Why London's Hotel Bars Are the Best There Is Right Now

"Lively conversations reverberate through the Connaught as members of the bar team bounce from table to table, greeting guests and walking them through the drink menu. The scene feels like it’s played out countless times since the bar’s namesake hotel opened over a century ago, but in fact the Connaught Bar only served its first drink in 2008. And that’s exactly how the team intended it. It’s a venue that seamlessly blends old and new, paying homage to the historic bars that came before it, while taking an innovative approach to cocktails. The cocktail program, overseen by director of mixology Ago Perrone, offers one of the most unique experiences around." - Sean Flynn