Terms of Use
By using this website you agree to these terms. Please read them, especially the notes on responsible drinking.
Last updated: October 1, 2026
1. About this website
Pleiades is an independent editorial website about cocktails, bar culture and food. It is provided for general information and entertainment.
2. Age and responsible drinking
Our content concerns alcoholic beverages and is intended for adults of legal drinking age where they live. Please drink responsibly and in moderation, and never drink and drive. Do not consume alcohol if you are pregnant, taking medication that interacts with alcohol or have a medical condition that makes drinking unsafe.
3. Recipes and safety
Recipes are provided in good faith. You are responsible for the ingredients you use and how you prepare them. Some recipes contain raw egg, nuts, dairy or other potential allergens. Foraged ingredients carry particular risks: never consume a wild plant unless you are certain of its identity and that it is safe and legal to pick.
4. Independence
Pleiades is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any bar, restaurant, hotel or brand mentioned on the site, including the former Bar Pleiades, The Surrey hotel, Daniel Boulud or the Dinex Group. Names of businesses and brands are used for identification and commentary only and remain the property of their owners.
5. Intellectual property
The text, layout and design of this website are protected by copyright. You may share links to our pages and quote short extracts with attribution. You may not republish whole articles without permission. Photographs are licensed from their creators, credited on each page, and remain subject to their own licenses.
6. Accuracy
We work hard to keep our content accurate, but history, products and venues change. We do not guarantee that all information is complete or current.
7. External links
We are not responsible for the content of external websites we link to.
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
9. Changes
We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page.