Out & About in London: Around Town
Drink
The member’s watering hole of choice, 43 is an eccentric three-floor space styled by Russell Sage and frequented by media types. An innovative events list, outdoor ‘grass’ pitch, restaurant, great selection of board games, and cosy dance floor make it a good choice.
43 South Molton Street, W1K 5RS Tel: 020 7647 4343
Must try: Fitzgerald, a Tom Collins with Bitters
Chic cocktail bar. Collins designed white onyx bar, leather crocodile floor and
over 50 varieties of whiskey make this a London fave. There’s also
a menu that pairs wines with cigars.
The Berkeley HoTel:, Wilton Place, SW1 Tel: 020 7235 6000
Must drink: Tanqueray Number 10 Martini
The Charlotte Street defies the boutique-hoTel:trend for bore inducing minimalism, and rather emphasises old-fashioned comfort without the chintz. Exactly the same could be said for the Oscar restaurant/bar; classic cocktails with a twist.
15 Charlotte Street, London W1P 1HB Tel: 020 7806 2000
Must try: September is Appleton Rum month, so try the divine apple and vanilla mojito
Art-deco hoTel:bar. David Collins designed sophisticated bar- great for a swish
start to a night. Sophisticated air, low lighting, extensive champagne list and
delectable savoury snacks (we love the cheese sticks), gratis.
Brook St, W1 Tel: 020 7629 8860
Must drink: An exclusive vintage Krug Grand Cuvee
Brassiere Max has the classiest wine selection; choose from French Tourain’s to Rose Champagne’s, and the hoTel:’s elegantly understated style means that you can relax in peace after the mania of the shows.
10 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9HB Tel: 020 7806 1000
Must try: Anything on the Reserve list
Parisian/ Moroccan style basement bar, beneath Momo. Up-for it crowd, top live
acts and delicious minty cocktails.
25 Heddon Street Mayfair, W1 Tel: 020 7434 4040
Must drink: Momo special
Part speakeasy cool with the friendliness of a glossy ‘Cheers’, this place seeks to perk up the standard cocktail bar template with generous bar staff that know their stuff.
31 Kensington Park Road, W11 2EU Tel: 020 7792 3921
Tipple of choice: Hemmingway Special
What once was a NCP parking lot, has now become a west end essential. Expect mix-matched English décor, private screening rooms (complete with cow skin chaise lounge), and more importantly a hoTel:bar that is destination-drinking hole in itself. The restaurant, Refuel, is good, but noisy.
4 Richmond Mews, W1D 3DH Tel: 020 7559 3000
Must do: Perfect for after dinner drinks and gorgeous people watching
The Suite
Go straight to the 8th floor of deluxe penthouse for the lavish members bar, Suite. Split into areas, stainless steel bar, entertainment center and lounge room, at this height even Leicester Square looks like heaven.
Suite at the Penthouse, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA Tel: 020 7734 0900
Must try: Have a Play station play whilst looking over the fantastic view
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