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Cocktails are a focus at this lounge bar-restaurant at the top of Waterstone’s, on Piccadilly. Expect usual suspects such as bellinis, passion fruit martinis, mimosas, mojitos and negronis alongside a good range of non-alcoholic options. 

Wine-wise, you’ll find 10 by bottle and glass; there’s a similar number of bottled beers, including Timothy Taylor Landlord and London Pride; and the day menu features a variety of antipasti, as well as burgers, sandwiches, canapés and afternoon tea.  

Avert your gaze from the 40 years of Booker Prize winners on the walls and you’ll be able to make out the Houses of Parliament from your low, brown-leather, two-person sofa.