Belgravia Bars

The exclusive residential area of Belgravia is home to some of the most up-market cocktail and lounge bars in the capital. Chic, elegant and spectacular or funky, pulsating and vibrant, Belgravia provides the ultimate in enjoyment and entertainment.

The Blue Bar /Berkeley Hotel - Wilton Place

As its name suggests, this buzzing and upmarket bar situated in the Berkeley Hotel is embellished in a striking shade of what designer David Collins has named as Lutyens Blue, so called after Edwardian architect Sir Edwin Lutyens who originally designed the small side room. Cherubic friezes adorn the walls and aided by subdued lighting appear to gaze down onto the black crocodile-print leather floor. Faux ostrich leather stools line up against the gleaming and easily accessible white onyx bar while other comfortable and co-ordinating armchairs in leather and wood surround small circular white onyx tables. The high ceiling with its period stucco design lends an elegance to the room where signature cocktails such as the Berkeley Champagne and the sublime Ginger Cosmopolitan are served with a passion for perfection. There are over 50 different whiskies to choose from as well as a good range of champagnes and selected wines served by the glass. Savoury and sweet tapas-style dishes are also available. The atmosphere of the Blue Bar with its excellent background of dance music is decidedly funky and vibrant and fast becoming an exclusive and popular celebrity hangout.

Mimosa Bar and Restaurant /Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel - 21 Lowndes Street

Chic, sophisticated and urbane, the Mimosa Bar and Restaurant stands out from the crowd with its originality, flair and style. Located on the ground floor of the hotel it offers an a' la carte menu of European cuisine all through the day with the ever popular brunch at weekends, while during Summer months guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace. Against the backdrop of sunny Mediterranean inspired sounds, the intimate Mimosa bar serves morning coffees, all-day light refreshments, early cocktails as well as after-dinner drinks. Speciality cocktails are Bloody Mimosa, Grand Mimosa and Mimosa Peach Martini and available from 11.00am to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 11.00pm. Cocktail master classes are offered for those who would like to learn cocktail recipes, bartender secrets and tricks of the trade with classes taking place on the first Saturday of each month from 2-5pm. On completion all participants are given a cocktail recipe book.

Zander Bar - 45 Buckingham Gate

This award-winning bar is located in the exclusive and fashionable Bank Westminster restaurant and boasts a thoroughly impressive selection of over 90 cocktails as well as a 48 metre long bar, the longest bar in Europe. This smart and sophisticated brasserie is a place that buzzes with the trendy, professional and the glamorous, serving a wide range of culinary delights from a modern British a la carte menu. Families are catered for at weekends with brunches served Saturday and Sunday and a special children's menu on Sunday. Favourites on the menu include risotto with chorizo, wild rocket and Parmesan crisp and the ever popular sausage and mash with onion gravy.

Gilt Champagne Lounge /Jumeirah Carlton Tower - 2 Cadogan Place

A stunning addition to what is already a resplendent hotel, the Gilt Champagne Lounge Bar is located on the ground floor of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. Opened in 2006 it is the ultimate in decadence, glamour and sophistication and has become an enormous hit with celebrities, the glitterati and fashionista. There is a vast selection of delicious cocktails served by informative and knowledgeable staff. The Royal Twist comes highly recommended, a combination of crème de mur, raspberries, strawberries, vodka, lemon juice and champagne. In keeping with its extravagant and luxurious atmosphere, the Gilt Champagne Lounge has launched a signature champagne cocktail 'When Louis Meets Louise' a fusion of Cognac Louis XIII and Cuvee Louise Blanc1998 topped with Angostura bitters. At a price of £800, the most expensive drink on the menu is served in exquisite Bohemian Champagne glasses of the finest Czech Moser glass, which are then presented compliments of the house for the guest to take home.