Homeboy, an Irish cocktail bar on Essex Road in Islington, will launch a Guinness-themed afternoon tea starting October 10, with bookings available online. The tea costs £45 per person, or £65 with a drinks pairing, according to the bar's announcement.
Guinness afternoon tea menu details
The afternoon tea will feature both sweet and savoury items. Savoury options include Irish smoked salmon on Guinness soda bread, beef and Guinness stew, and an Irish beef slider with Guinness gravy. For dessert, guests can enjoy Guinness cake and a black velvet blancmange.
Each booking includes a welcome drink, with choices of a pint of Guinness, frozen Irish coffee with Guinness infusion, or a pot of Barry's tea. The drinks pairing option adds a black velvet (Guinness and champagne) or a baby Guinness.
Homeboy's Irish pub atmosphere
Homeboy is described as an Irish cocktail bar, and the Guinness-themed tea aligns with its identity. The bar's atmosphere is noted as convivial, with expertly made cocktails, which may contribute to the appeal of this offering.
The launch is scheduled for October 10, and reservations can be made online. The bar is located on Essex Road in Islington, north London.
Broader context and expectations
The Guinness afternoon tea is part of a broader trend of Guinness-themed offerings in London. The bar's combination of Irish food and drink in a pub-like setting is expected to attract both locals and visitors. The pricing and menu details are confirmed by the bar's announcement.
