Bars & Pubs

The signature bar of the upmarket urban hotel One Aldwych is known for the range and quality of its cocktails and for a sculpture of a bemused rower. From one of the elegantly high-backed chairs, select your own martini spirit from a range that includes Wyborowa (£9.40) and Kauffman Luxury Vintage 2003 (£20) - that is, if none of the 20 listed martinis (£9.95), such as a Gazpacho with lemon-infused Tanqueray, green pepper, Midori and elderflower cordial, grabs you. A Number One from the six-strong 'One Aldwych Selection' (£9.95-£12.75) of Wyborowa, raspberry liqueur, passion fruit and De Venoge champagne also stands out. Various sandwiches (£9) and working lunch plates (beef carpaccio, £11.95) make classy accompaniments.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9