Broadcaster, author and DJ, Nihal Arthanayake joins us At The Bar - and he’s full of stories. From being teetotal until 1997 to Sambuca disasters, from White Russians to London’s legendary Momo Bar, Nihal reflects on the highs and lows of nightlife and the role it’s played in his career and creativity.
He also takes on our games, choosing Pornstar Martinis over Negronis (“they just taste disgusting”), defending the Piña Colada as a marker of confidence, and telling the unforgettable story of a stag-do Daiquiri laced with Viagra.
Finally, Jack builds his Dream Drink - a coconut-and-mango creation inspired by Nihal’s Sri Lankan heritage, mixed with cinnamon, lychee and arrack, served in a coconut shell.
Highlights include:
London’s lost nightlife and the Momo Bar
Using bars as urinals
Sri Lankan bar snacks
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