Tayēr + Elementary launches Casual by Tayēr summer residency at Cato

London cocktail bar Tayēr + Elementary has started a six-week residency called Casual by Tayēr in the basement bar at Cato in Covent Garden from 15^th July to 26^th August 2026, following the temporary closure of its original premises after a fire. The residency is the first instalment of a new concept series, titled What If?, from co-founders Monica Berg and Alex Kratena, and will run from Wednesday to Saturday, 6pm until 1am.

The series is intended to explore and reinterpret different themes through the Tayēr brand. Rather than replicating Tayēr + Elementary, Casual by Tayēr places the bar’s approach in a more relaxed setting, combining the atmosphere of a neighbourhood bar with the cocktail style associated with the venue. The residency follows the unexpected closure of the founders’ original site due to a fire.

The drinks menu pairs cocktails in the Tayēr style with the technique associated with Elementary, and includes established favourites such as the One Sip Martini. Head chef Steven Diaz has created an accompanying food menu of snacks, skewers, sandwiches and hot plates drawing on Latin and Asian influences. Dishes include green plantain crisps with rayu, watermelon and shiso gilda, yellowtail tiradito, tamago sando and a Cubano sandwich.

Monica Berg, co-founder of Casual by Tayēr, said: “Casual by Tayēr is our way of staying connected to the people who have supported us, even as we navigate an unexpected moment of change. This residency gives us the freedom to be playful, responsive, and a little spontaneous to create something that feels fresh while still rooted in the values that define Tayēr + Elementary. Summer in London is all about embracing the moment, and Casual by Tayēr is exactly that: a chance to come together, enjoy great drinks, and celebrate the community that makes our work meaningful.”

Angelos Bafas, co-founder at Cato, added: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Monica, Alex and the Tayēr + Elementary team to Cato this summer. They are among the most respected names in the global cocktail community, and it’s a privilege to host the first edition of their new What If? series. Casual by Tayēr is a fantastic fit for our basement bar, and we’re looking forward to welcoming both loyal Tayēr guests and new visitors to experience this unique residency in the heart of Covent Garden.”

Tayēr + Elementary is a double-concept cocktail bar established in London in 2019 by Berg and Kratena. It has placed 12^th in the Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list and 5^th in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025. Cato, located on Mercer Street, is named after the 19th-century Manhattan bartender Cato Alexander and is operated by hospitality group Bart & Taylor in partnership with Bafas.

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Casual by Tayēr runs at Cato in Covent Garden until 22^nd August 2026, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm until 1am.