THE Measure

Bartender tip: Lucia Massey, Doña

There’s something soothingly seductive about Stoke Newington’s Doña, with its basement setting and lavishly trimmed décor of wall-to-wall rich reds and pinks scattered with cacti, velvet seating and a pink-fringed bar. It functions as mezcal bar and community arts platform – with performances most nights. While Doña is a treasure trove of rare and small-batch mezcals, if you’re new to the spirit then we recommend starting with the cocktail list, which explores the versatility of this