THE COBURG BAR, London

Walk into the brand new Coburg Bar in Mayfair, London, and you may get a feeling that you’ve been there before. That’s because the Coburg is a sublime reinvention of what used to be the main bar at the 111-year-old Connaught hotel. Completely renovated by interior designer India Mahdavi, it’s a haven of tranquility and also of romance and intrigue: this is where the private jet-set go to discuss deals, whisper sweet nothings and sip cocktails from a beautifully-compiled list ranging from 1860s originals to avant-garde inventions. Just be sure to wear your bespoke Kilgour suit.
www.the-connaught.co.uk