The Library Bar at the Lanesborough Hotel

Few head bartenders take the art of preparing a Martini as seriously as does the Library Bar's Salvatore Calabrese. 'There are three senses to be satisfied when presenting the customer with a perfect drink,' explains Calabrese. 'The eyes by its appearance, the nose for the aroma, and the palate for taste, of course.' The Library Bar is as calm, quiet and sophisticated as any library should be. Until the evenings, that is, when Calabrese positively encourages his customers to let their hair down and have a good time. And apart from the classic Martinis at £9, you should try the sublime breakfast Martini - which is a smooth mix of Bombay Sapphire gin, Cointreau, lemon juice and orange marmalade.

The Library Bar
1 Lanesborough Place, SW1X 7TA