I do not claim to be as knowledgeable about bars as I do about fine dining. However, over the years I’ve gathered a list of recommendations for bars that offer either something special in the way of a cocktail menu, good value, or just a fun place to hang out pre- or post-dinner …
London
- Opium Bar, Soho
- The Connaught Bar, Mayfair (near to Helene Darroze …)
- Maze, Mayfair (also a great restaurant)
- London Edition Bar, Oxford Street (near to Berners Tavern …)
- 28-50, near Regent Street (also a great restaurant)
- Hawksmoor, near Regent Street (also a great restaurant)
- Bar Américain at Zédel, Piccadilly Circus
- The Wolseley, Piccadilly
- Terroirs, Charing Cross
- Skylon, Waterloo (also a great restaurant)
- M, Bank (also a great restaurant)
- Happenstance, St Paul’s
- Humble Grape, St Paul’s (also a great restaurant)
Newcastle
- Fat Buddha
Marbella
- Belvue (rooftop of Amare Marbella Beach Hotel)
- Summer Terrace (high up in Marbella Club Hotel)
- Mahiki Beach (good for cocktails in unusual containers and surfboard props)
Venice
- Longhi Bar (at the Gritti Palace)
- Gabbiano Bar (at Hotel Cipriani)
- Amarone
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