In celebration of the highly anticipated exhibition, Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A South Kensington – The Berkeley, Knightsbridge’s landmark hotel is collaborating with luxury shoe maker Manolo Blahnik on an exclusive ‘Cakes & Cocktails fit for a Queen’ menu this September.
Paying tribute to the most fashionable queen in history, the experience will take place in The Berkeley Bar’s pink-hued Snug, a secluded hideaway featuring a spectacular mural by New York-based artist TM Davy, depicting female faces with mysterious and knowing expressions – much like the secret discussions which took place in Marie Antoinette’s court at the Palace of Versailles during the 18th century.
Devised by The Berkeley’s Bars Manager Marcello Cauda, guests are invited to indulge in a curated selection of couture cocktails and refined mocktails. Detail and decadence will be at the heart of the menu, encompassing a blend of the last queen of France and Manolo Blahnik’s favourite flavours. Highlights include:
Manolo’s Martini – Mr Blahnik’s favourite tipple, a timeless classic with Grey Goose vodka, Bergamot, Beeswax, and Orange Blossom, honouring Marie Antoinette’s daily ritual of bathing in orange blossom scented water
La Reine Privée with Toffee Vodka, Pisco, Apricot, White Chocolate, Orange, Almond and Croissant Air
The Versailles Spritz with Grey Goose Vodka, Provence Rosé wine, Lillet Blanc, Berry cordial, Jasmine, Coconut
La Dauphine’s Garden (also available as a mocktail) with Bombay gin infused with rose, St Germain Elderflower, Violet, Butterfly pea flower, Champagne
The menu is expertly paired with a seasonal collection of cakes. Blending elevated mixology and decadent desserts, the experience honours the Blahnik family’s avid love of hosting and cocktails.
Commenting on the collaboration, Mr Manolo Blahnik said, “The Berkeley is a beacon of luxury in London, and I am delighted to celebrate our partnership with this exquisite collection of cakes and cocktails inspired by Marie Antoinette. It is a delicious way to bring her spirit of elegance, indulgence and creativity to life.”
The V&A’s flagship exhibition Marie Antoinette Style, sponsored by Manolo Blahnik, offers the perfect fashion partnership – Manolo Blahnik himself designing the original pieces for Sofia Coppola’s Oscar winning 2006 biopic, Marie Antoinette. To mark the occasion, The Berkeley has also created a fashion overnight experience, including two coveted tickets to the style icon showcase. Paired with an overnight stay in one of the beautifully appointed suites of rooms, it’s an invitation to indulge during London’s most fashionable season.
‘Cakes & Cocktails fit for a Queen’ at The Berkeley with Manolo Blahnik, in celebration of Marie Antoinette, is available from Friday 19th September 2025. Reservation lines are now open. The experience in The Snug at The Berkeley Bar is bookable Monday to Sunday at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Each timeslot is exclusive to a party – maximum size of 6 guests.
The V&A South Kensington’s Marie Antoinette Style Experience at The Berkeley runs from 19th September 2025 to 22ndMarch 2026, priced from £1,020 per night for two guests including VAT, and includes two tickets to the flagship exhibition Marie Antoinette Style, a copy of the specially commissioned book, a chilled bottle of Billecart-Salmon champagne on arrival and English breakfast the following morning.
Manolo Blahnik
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