 In 1993, he opened Mas Café in Notting Hill, which he ran for four years before becoming director and general manager of private members club, 57 Jermyn Street.In 2003, Besant became the only venue manager to win back-to-back Time Out bar of the year awards when his new project, Lonsdale Bar, was the recipient of the 2004 gong.Whilst working at Lonsdale, Henry formed Worldwide Cocktail Club with fellow bartender Dre Masso.