Home of the Original

Mai Tai

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944,
Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails.

Cocktails & Wines

"It's my pleasure to offer you these delicious drinks. some I have gathered from their countries of origin and others are my own personally crafted recipes" Trader Vic  
Home of the Original Mai Tai®
The Original Mai Tai®
In 1944 Trader Vic’s concocted a rum drink and served it to a guest who, upon tasting it, said“Mai Tai Roa Ae!”...or “Out of this world!” inTahitian. The Original Mai Tai was made with lime,orgeat, rock candy, orange curaçao and aged rum.Today, the Mai Tai is the most famous rum drinkin the world and you can only get the Originalhere at Trader Vic’s.
Menehune Juice £14
14.00A secret blend of Island rums and nectars. One sip and you may see a Menehune...
Maui Tai £13
Escape to the Islands with this Tropical Tai infused with a hint of pineapple.
Pinky Gonzalez £12
An old friend of Señor Pico®. Made with tequila.
Guava Tai £14
Our secret formula mixed with guava, light and gold rums.
MANGO Tai £12.5
Even more tropical... with mango.
HONI HONI £12
Here’s a bourbon drink with the spice of the Islands all wrapped into one.
SF MAI TAI £13
The Original with a float of 151. Made famous by Trader Vic’s bartenders in San Francisco.
RUSKY TAI £13
Try our variation with vodka.
SUFFERING BASTARD £14
Inspired by Joe Scialom’s originalformula from the Sheppard’s Hotelin Cairo. Vic’s version made with aforthright blend of rums and lime.
PASSION TAI £13
Our classic mixed with a hint of passion fruit.
TROPICAL TAI WAVE £16
Surf this wave with us ...Try three of our Tropical Tais in one ride: Guava, Maui, Mango
OUR SIGNATURE COCKTAIL: LONDON SOUR £12
Created by Trader Vic himself for our 1963 grand opening. A combination of fresh citrus, almond and blended scotch.
Potent Potions
Pirates, Buccaneers and Beachcombers never bandy their drinking. For them we offer:
Tututupo Tiki £17
A fierce combination of pineapple, spices, amber and 151 rums prepares you for the Maori Haka!
Drum of Ku £13.50
A rhythmic blend of 151 rum, dark fruits and berries made especially for the God of War.
Tiki Puka Puka £19
A Trader Vic original published first in his 1972 Revised Bartenders Guide. A trifecta of white, dark, 151 rums with orange and spices. This is the Traders most famous potent potion.
Samoan Fog Cutter £14.50
A vaseful of rum, gin, brandy and sherry wine with orange juice and orgeat... Strong enough to cut through any fog and later put you in one!
Koana Puffer £13.50
This Poisonous Pufferfish packs a punch! A fruity and potent concoction of pineapple, passion and almond, all mixed with gin and a dropper of overproof rum.
Maui Tai Tea £15.00
A potent tropical tonic made with amber and 151 rums, citrus juices and a hint of pineapple.
Nippon Tea Punch £13.00
A sensuous blend of Japanese tea, tropical liqueurs and potent liquors will have you swimming sideways.
Martinique Swizzle £11.00
An imitable original for fans of authentic swizzles. The Holy Trinity of rum, lime and sugar topped with bitters.
SCORPION £13.50
(Individual) A powerful sting of rum, brandy and orange juice with a whisper of almonds.
NAVY GROG £13.50
A truly great drink. A blend of rums and grapefruit with our spiced syrup.
Barrels & Bowls
The ancient Polynesian’s ceremonial Luau drinks were served in festive communal bowls. We offer our interpretation:
RUM KEG £38.00
(Serves four people) Pineapple, light and dark rums with apricot and passion fruit flavors.
Lanyu Punch Bowl £25.00
(Serves two people) A combination of light and gold rums, guava and apricot, topped with sparkling wine.
Scorpion Bowl £38.00
(Serves four people) A festive concoction of rums, fruit juices and brandy with a whisper of almond, bedecked with a flower and served with long straws.
TIKI Bowl £26.00
(Serves two people) A delightful punch of light and dark rums, brandy and almond mixed with orange juice in an earthen bowl supported by three Tikis.
 
Flavours from Beyond
“Taste the World®” with these drinks of medium strength, which to me are very delightful.
trader vic's GROG  £12.50
A potent blend of dark rum, pineapple and passion fruit.
Seyhorse £14
A cocktail made for the opening of Trader Vic’s Seychelles. Rum, melon liqueur and passion fruit.“Paradise in a glass”®
Singapore Symphony £18
A combination of pineapple, passion fruit, fine rums and gin… Add a touch of passion to your life.
Rhum Cosmo £11
Fine Caribbean rum blended with pineapple and fresh citrus juices.
Tortuga £16
Sip slow on this potent concoction of orange chocolate flavors!
Pino Pepe £13.50
A refreshing blend of vodka, pineapple and citrus.
Sweet & Sour Gigi £13.00
Passion fruit, vanilla, lemon, spiced rum and a kiss of ginger.
Ku Anuanu £15.00
Drink the fiery potion of the War God mixed with rums, apricot and mezcal…Spicy!
Seaside Grog £21
A drink reminiscent of the seaside villages of sailors long gone, with hints of honey and spices, bright citrus, spiced and 151 rums.
Jalisco Sour £13
From the land of tequila comes our classic sour spiked with a little Mexican flair.
Trader Vic’s Sling £12
Gin cherry liqueur and lime with subtle berry flavors… Persuasive ammunition for toppling giants..
Zombie £13.50
The Trader’s take on Don the Beachcomber’s legendary lethal libation…light and dark rums, grenadine and curaçao.  
Coconut Concoctions
Bahia £12
A snowy concoction of light rum with coconut and pineapple. Innocent looking but watch it!
Banana Batida £14
A perfect blend of creamy coconut, banana and pineapple with a bite of Brazilian cachaça.
Peach Tree Punch £13
A fish bowl of a drink with light rum, flavor of peaches and oranges and a soft southern whisper of coconuts.
E’Ville Batida £13
For the cachaça lover, a tropical coconut and guava concoction straight from the jungles of Brazil.
   
Coconut Drinks
bahia  £11
A snowy concoction of light rum with coconut and pineapple. Innocent looking but watch it!
peach tree punch  £11
A fish bowl of a drink with light rum, flavour of peaches and oranges, and a soft southern whisper of coconuts
kamaiina  £10
"Old Timer" to you... Coconut, gin, triple sec and a hint of citrus
chi chi £10
A Piña Colada with vodka and a hint of orange.
 
Snazzy Snipers
For those merry souls who seek and enjoy a really refreshing drink.
Siboney £7.50
A great Caribbean cocktail blend of dark rum, passion fruit, pineapple and lemon.
Passion Cocktail £7.50
Gin, passion fruit nectar and citrus make this a smooth refreshing cocktail.
Daiquiri Apertivo £7.50
An homage to the Cuban classics. We feel this would have been the Daiquiri No. 5. Kissed with grapefruit and Itailian apertivo.
Tears of the Tiki £7.50
Try the nectar of the tiki gods... spiced rum, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Happy Endings
Those special concoctions which complete a dinner:
Tahitian Mudslide £7.50
Gold rum, Baileys, amaretto, Kahlua and cream.
Brandy Alexander £8.50
Based on the original Alexander. This was a “Prohibition” favorite.
Espresso Rumtini £13.00
Rum espresso martini with a Trader Vic’s kick.
Grasshopper £7.50
Keeps you hopping. Light crème de cacao and crème de menthe.
Tears of the Tiki £7.50
Try the nectar of the tiki gods... spiced rum, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Fireside Grogs
Hot grog has warmed the cockles of many a stout heart for hundreds of years. With this in mind we offer:
Coffee Grog £8.50
Hot coffee, strong rum and Grand Marnier flavors infused with cream of coconut. Served in a headhunter’s mug.
Northwest Passage £9
Our classic Hot Buttered Rum with the kick of 151.
Keoke Coffee £8.00
A blend of brandy and coffee liqueur topped with heavy cream.
Tahitian Coffee £7.00
A delectable blend of rum and coffee topped with hand whipped cream.
Tears of the Tiki £7.50
Try the nectar of the tiki gods... spiced rum, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Traders To Be
Many delicious drinks around the world are made without liquors but with delicate flavors. We offer the following:
No Tai Mai Tai £9
Our classic original adapted to perfection.
Puerto Principe £8
Creamy pineapple-coconut classic.
Coral Reef £9
A tropical drink made with strawberries, mango and coconut cream.
Ahoy £8
A refreshing combination of crisp cucumber, honey and citrus.
Singapore Melody £8
The famous Singapore Symphony... passion, pineapple, pomagranite and citrus...without the punch.
Kona Cooler £8
Pineapple, cranberry and orange juice mixed with passion fruit.
Cocktails
Many delicious drinks around the world are made without liqueurs and with delicate flavours. We offer the following:
no tai mai tai  £6.50
Our classic original adapted to perfection.
kona cooler  £6
A zesty fruit cooler.
puerto principer  £6
Creamy pineapple-coconut classic.
honolulu bay  £5
Pineapple and grenadine delight.
queen charlotte fruit punch  £6
A luscious combination of fruit juices
coral reef  £6
A tropical drink made with strawberries, mango and coconut cream.
mariana's fresh fruit punch  £7
A blended medley of fresh tropical fruits.
soft banana cow  £5
A refreshing blend of milk and banana.
Water
Hildon still
330ml £3.50
Hildon Sparkling
330ml £3.50
Hildon still
750ml £5.50
Hildon Sparkling
330ml £7.50
Sodas
All sodas are £4 Coca-cola, Lemonade, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Bitter Lemon
Hot Beverages

All teas are £5

Traditional English, Signature Earl Grey, Green Tea, Chamomile, Peppermint, Assam

Coffees

Ristretto £4 Espresso £4 Double Espresso £5.50 Americano £5.50 Macchiato £4.50 Café Latte £5 Cappuccino £5 Hot Chocolate £5

Sparkling
 
Bolla Prosecco, Italy, NV
Clean and crisp; with flavours of green apples. Glass £11 | Bottle £42
Pommery Brut Royal NV
Light gold with taste of white fruits, citrus and biscuit notes. Glass £15 | Bottle £74
Pommery Rosé NV
Pale pink with finesse overlaid with a hint of red berries. Glass £17 | Bottle £85
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut NV
Crisp Apple, white flowers and a creamy mousse. Bottle £90
Bollinger Rose NV
A velvety mousse and a lingering flavour of wild berries. Bottle £125
Dom Pérignon Brut 2004
Complex, classic luxury, come and taste the stars. Bottle £270
White Wines
 
Antonio, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, Italy 2017
Light; Crisp with flavours of green apple and pear. 125ml £6 | 175ml £8 | Bottle £29
The Pick, Chardonnay, South Australia, Australia 2017
Full-bodied; Creamy and bursting with flavours of tropical fruits. 125ml £7 | 175ml £9 | Bottle £32
Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018
Light; crisp lime and ripe passionfruit. 125ml £9 | 175ml £10 | Bottle £37
Pouilly-Fumé, La Ralotte, Adrien Maréchal, France 2017
Medium; crisp acidity with citrus flavours and minerality finish. 125ml £11 | 175ml £14 | Bottle £48
Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche, Louis Latour, France 2017
Full-bodied; Hints of honeysuckle, apricots and white pepper. Bottle £55
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2015
Light; Crisp, Lean citrus and grapefruit. Bottle £72
Meursault, Jospeh Faiveley, France 2012
Full-bodied; Pineapple, elegance and toasted nuttiness. Bottle £106  
Rosé Wines
 
Château Gordonne Rosé, France 2017
Off-dry; Delicious strawberry aroma undertone and zingy freshness. 125ml £6 | 175ml £8 | Bottle £29
Wicked Lady, White Zinfandel, California, U.S.A. 2016
Sweet; Fresh strawberries and soft floral notes. Bottle £29
Red Wines
 
Vinuva, Montepulciano, Abrusso, Italy 2017
Medium, cherries, red berries with a hint of herbs. 125ml £6 | 175ml £8 | Bottle £29
Luis Felipe Edwards, Merlot, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2017
Medium; Plums, cherries and vanilla. 125ml £8 | 175ml £10 | Bottle £34
Villa Maria, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2017
Light; Ripe Red cherries and berry fruits. 125ml £9 | 175ml £12 | Bottle £42
Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Émilion, France 2012
Full-bodied; Bramble fruit and tobacco. 125ml £10 | 175ml £14 | Bottle £48
Sangre de Toro, Grenache,Catalonia,Spain 2014
Medium; Wild berries and liquorice finish. Bottle £32
Meerlust, Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2015
Medium; Juicy plum and mulberry with hints of chocolate. Bottle £42
The Federalist, Zinfandel, California, 2015
Medium; Fresh berries and peppery after taste. Bottle £48
Château Lanessan, Haut-Medoc, France 2012
Full-bodied; Bright rustic, cherry, tobacco and cassis. Bottle £72
Lo Zoccolaio, Nebbiolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, Italy 2012
Full-bodied; Cherry, cinnamon and white pepper. Bottle £76
Clos de L’oratoire des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-ape, France 2016
Full-bodied; Black cherries, black raspberry and white pepper. Bottle £86
Barolo, Nebbiolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, Italy 2014
Full-bodied; Cherries, pepper and chocolate. Bottle £130
Rum
 
Angostura 1919
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Appleton V/X
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Appleton 12 years
25ml £7 | 50ml £13
Appleton 21years
25ml £18 | 50ml £36
Bacardi
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Bacardi Eximo
25ml £10 | 50ml £19
Bacardi 8 years
25ml £6.50  | 50ml £12.50
Blackwell
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Brugal
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Captain Morgan
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Captain Morgan Spiced
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Chairman Reserve
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Clement XO
25ml £10 | 50ml £19
OVD Demerara
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Dead Man’s Fingers
25ml £6 | 50ml £12
Diplommatico
25ml £7 | 50ml £14
Don Papa
25ml £7 | 50ml £13
El Dorado 15 years
25ml £8 | 50ml £15
Flamboyant
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £12.50
Gosling
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Havana Club 3 years
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Havana Club Especial
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Havana Club 7 years
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Havana Club 15 years
25ml £18  | 50ml £36
Koko Kanu
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Kraken
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Lambs Navy
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Mount Gay
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Myers
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Owney’s
25ml £7.50 | 50ml £12.50
Plantation 5 years
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Plantation Pineapple
25ml £6 | 50ml £12
Pusser’s
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Pyrat XO
25ml £10 | 50ml £19
St. Aubin Café
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £12.50
Santa Theresa 1976
25ml £8.50 | 50ml £16
Skipper Rum
25ml £6 | 50ml £10
Tilambic Overproof
25ml £7.50 | 50ml £14
Trios Rivieres 12 years
25ml £12 | 50ml £23
Woods Old Navy
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £12
Wrey & Nephew Overproof
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £12
Zacapa XO
25ml £13 | 50ml £24
Zacapa 23 years
25ml £10 | 50ml £19  
Gin
 
Beefeater
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Bombay Sapphire
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Hendricks
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.50
Tanqueray
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Tanqueray 10 years
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.50
Roku
25ml £8 | 50ml £15  
Brandy & Cognac
 
Hennessy XO
25ml £15 | 50ml £29
Hennessy Fine
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10.50
Janneau VSOP
25ml £5 | 50ml £9
Janneau XO
25ml £10 | 50ml £19
Martell VSOP
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11
Martell XO
25ml £13 | 50ml £25
Remy Martin VSOP
25ml £8 | 50ml £15
Remy Martin XO
25ml £15 | 50ml £29  
Vodka
 
Absolut
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10.5
Absolut Elyx
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.50
Belvedere
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £12
Grey Goose
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.5
Ketel One
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50  
Whiskey
 
Bells
25ml £5 | 50ml £9
Bulleit Bourbon
25ml £7 | 50ml £14
Canadian Club
25ml £5 | 50ml £9
Chivas 12 years
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.5
Crown Royal
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Dalmore 15 years
25ml £8 | 50ml £15.50
Dewars
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Glenfiddich 12 years
25ml £7.50 | 50ml £14
Glenfiddich 15 years
25ml £9 | 50ml £17
Glenfiddich 18 years
25ml £13.50 | 50ml £26
Glenkinchie
25ml £8 | 50ml £15
Glenlivet
25ml £7 | 50ml £13
Glenmorangie 10 years
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Highland Park 12 years
25ml £7 | 50ml £15
J & B Rare
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10
Jack Daniels No.7
25ml £6 | 50ml £11
Jamesons
25ml £5.50 | 50ml £10.50
Johnny Walker Red Label
25ml £6 | 50ml £10.50
Johnny Walker Black Label
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Johnny Walker Blue Label
25ml £18.50 | 50ml £36
Lagavuliin 16 years
25ml £7.50 | 50ml £14
Laphroig 10 years
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Makers Mark
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.50
Nomad
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.50
Obay 14 years
25ml £7 | 50ml £13.50
Royal Salute
25ml £16.50 | 50ml £32
Woodford Reserve
25ml £6.50 | 50ml £11.0  
Beers by Bottle
 
Coors light
£5.50
Corona
£6
Heineken
£5.50
Millers
£5.50
Those special concoctions which complete a dinner.
brandy alexander  £8.50
Based on the original Alexander. This was a "Prohibition's" favourite.
carioca  £7.50
Kahlua, Brandy and cream.
grasshopper  £6
Keeps you hopping. Light creme de cacao and creme de menthe.
white cloud  £6
A delightful concoction of coconut and creme de cacao, laced with vodka.
pink cloud  £6.50
Creme de Najaux, creme de cacao, cream.
tahitian mudslide  £7.50
Gold rum, Baileys, Amaretto, Kahlua and cream.
Hot grog has warmed the cockles of many a stout heart for hundreds of years. With this in mind we offer:
coffee diablo  £6.50
A warm blend of brandy, cinnamon and cloves with aromatic orange liquor and lots of caffeine, it will keep you going.
coffee grog  £7
Hot coffee strong rum and Grand Mamier flavours infused with cream of coconut. Served in a headhunter's mug.
trader vic's hot butter rum  £7
Famous at Trader Vic's for over 50 years. Strong, spiced and not too sweet.
black stripe  £7
Fine Jamaican rum, honey, crushed cherries and spices. Served steaming hot.
tahitian coffee  £6
A delectable blend of rum and coffee with a special cream topping.
kafe la-te  £6
A fine after-dinner drink of strong coffee and rich chocolate combined with brandy.
hot rum cow  £6.50
A great drink for those cool evening.