Once the below-stairs domestic quarters for a grand Georgian townhouse, this warren of vaulted rooms is an ideal place for after-work, early-evening drinks – although there are enough temptations
here to make a night of it. In summer, the pretty enclosed garden and a Champagne terrace at the rear provide the setting for alfresco sipping. The three rooms that make up the main cocktail bar
offer plenty of comfort, too, with a mix of leather booths and reclaimed church pews, although a stool at the bar may be the preferred option for those who want to watch the experienced bartenders
at work. An encyclopaedic list of spirits, liqueurs, Champagnes and wines jostles for attention alongside a vast array of cocktails, many of which are available ‘2-for-1’ during an extended happy
hour (5-8pm).