For those who are familiar with the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (1937), this is a fascinating history of the venue, a favorite with bohemians from Britain and expats from France, and it is available for free download.

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https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315125503-79/london-caf%C3%A9-royal-steve-bradshaw

London's Café Royal | 79 | On Bohemia | Steve Bradshaw | Taylor & Fran

… it is always wise to enter a city by night….

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And for those who are not familiar, it is also available gratis, thanks to EUVS.
https://euvs-vintage-cocktail-books.cld.bz/1937-Cafe-Royal-Cocktail-Book-Coronation-Edition
1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book Coronation Edition

EUVS Collection Courtesy of Mixellany