Shell out on late night cocktails
From live Latino music in an atmosphere designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life to a Manhattan-style loft apartment with an all-female team of scantily clad staff, we've rounded up the best late-night cocktail bars. Plus, where to eat lobster...
LATE-NIGHT COCKTAIL BARS
Floridita
100 Wardour Street, W1
This bar, restaurant and club has live Latino music in an atmosphere designed for mature revellers who enjoy the finer things in life. Marvellous cocktails and excellent Cuban-style food. (020 7314 4000)
Apartment 195
195 King's Rd, SW3
Stylish Manhattan-style loft apartment where an all-female team of scantily clad staff whip-up some scintillating cocktails. The bar consists of three gorgeous rooms with a touch of class and unique atmosphere. (020 7351 5195)
Destino
25 Swallow St, W1
This Latin-style deli, bar, restaurant and nightclub has the looks of a classic cantina. Excellent, Latin-themed cocktail list and superior tapas, with more substantial, quality meals available from the upstairs restaurant. (020 7437 9895)
WHERE TO EAT LOBSTER...
Zilli Fish
36-40 Brewer Street, W1
Aldo Zilli's signature dish of lobster spaghetti still makes for delicious and indulgent eating and it's deservedly popular with the media crowd at this chic Italian restaurant. £35pp, ex-drinks. (020 7734 8649)
Café Fish
36-40 Rupert Street, W1
Prices are fair considering the West End location at this busy, good-looking and pleasingly unfussy fish restaurant. There's a notable half lobster on the menu, which comes grilled. £30pp, ex-drinks. (020 7287 8989)
Mandarin Kitchen
14-16 Queensway, W2
This Chinese fish specialist is reputed to serve more lobsters than any other UK restaurant - all well prepared and served with noodles. No bookings, no frills. £35pp, ex-drinks (020 7727 9021)
