Harry MacElhone

Harry MacElhone of Harry's Bar, Paris.

Historical References

"Dunkirk Evening Observer", 12th June 1935

"The place [Harry's New York Bar] was opened in 1911 by Milton Henry, the American jockey, and passed through various hands - including Tod Sloan's - until Harry McElhone acquired it. A Scotsman, he had worked at the Plaza in Manhattan, at Nice, Deauville, and at Ciro's in London."

Published Works of Harry MacElhone

• "Harry of Ciro's ABC of Mixing Cocktails: Over 300 Cocktail Recipes", by Harry MacElhone, 1921.

• "Harry MacElhone’s Barflies and Cocktails", by Harry MacElhone, 1927.

• "Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails: More Than 300 Famous Cocktails", by Harry MacElhone, Andrew MacElhone, 1986.

• "Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails: 369 Famous Cocktails", by Harry MacElhone, Andrew MacElhone, Duncan MacElhone, 1996.

Web Sources

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"The start of the Harry's tradition goes back to 1923, when a Scott named Harry MacElhone, fresh from a stint as bartender at Ciro's Club in London, took over what was known as the New York Bar in Paris."