Nieves Barragán Mohacho takes over The Donovan Bar
Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho takes over The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel for a three-month residency, bringing bold Spanish flavours to Mayfair.
One of the defining voices of London’s Spanish dining scene, Barragán Mohacho is the force behind Sabor and Legado in Shoreditch, where her assured, contemporary take on the nation’s regional cooking takes centre stage.
Created especially for The Donovan Bar, the residency offers a Spanish-led selection of small plates designed to be shared. Highlights include seared tuna with silky ajo blanco; Porthilly oysters finished with fino sherry emulsion and citrus oil; confit artichoke with lovage aioli; and a deeply savoury arroz meloso.
“For this residency, I wanted to create food that truly belongs at The Donovan Bar,” says Nieves Barragán Mohacho. “It’s a room with real character: glamorous, intimate and full of life. The menu is rooted in Spain, but shaped for London: bold, expressive flavours designed to be shared over exceptional drinks. It’s about pleasure, generosity and creating dishes that feel as memorable as the night itself.”
Behind the bar, Salvatore Calabrese and Director of Mixology Federico Pavan curate cocktails designed to pair with the menu, from bright, citrus-led serves to drinks with subtle Spanish inflections.
