Vanilla (bar)

With its blindingly white walls, curvy Verner Panton chairs, draped curtains & ‘mood’ lighting, this trendy subterranean bar adjoining the Vanilla restaurant has the feel of an Ibizan chill-out lounge. In-house mixologists pride themselves on whipping up whatever your heart desires, & keeping the thrills coming: leaves of absence (El Jimador Tequila & manzana verde shaken with fresh pineapple & basil) should make you forget your woes, & there are special deals each night (£6 Bellinis on Thursdays, for example). If you’re not out to impress or don’t need a lift, stick to something from the compact house list. Vanilla’s tucked-away location means you won’t usually have to fight for a table.