Beaufort Bar at The Savoy

At the most famous hotel in London, maybe the world, is the ultra-suave and coolly low-key Beaufort Bar, quite possibly the most attractive space to sip a drink in the city. Despite the fact it’s just off the lobby (which is always busy with tourists wandering in and coming-and-going guests), it’s a hideaway of supreme style and opulence. Refurbished in 2013, the Beaufort has jet-black walls, theatrical lighting and enough discreet touches of gold to remind you you’re somewhere beyond special. The drinks live up to the ambience and are far more creative than the neighbouring American Bar, pushing the boundaries of mixology and incorporating fizz to great effect.