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Scarfes Bar

London

The beautifully designed Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London will have you falling for it from the entrance. The revolving door delivers you from the bustle of High Holborn into one of the most glorious nightspots on the planet. On your left side will be the long hardwood bar, tended by half a dozen bartenders – each bedecked in the signature Scarfes white jackets and tartan trousers – and, in the surrounds, clusters of colourful plush seats, each intimate, but with their own ringside view of the live musicians.

In full flow the drinks whir, hosts – now led by director of bars Andy Loudon – quietly zigzag the carpets while the pianists tease the keys. But what of the drinks? Traditionally, the cocktails here erred towards the flamboyant, but the latest menu, From Scratch, sees classic cocktails reinterpreted to delectable effect. The Knock on Wood, with whisky, cedarwood & acorn and vermouth, is a must try.

One last thing you need to know: Scarfes is named after the famous political cartoonist Gerald Scarfe whose work adorns the wall. On occasion you'll even find him in residence.

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