Palm Beach Bar & Kitchen

Martinis & retro casinos are a potent combination for Mayfair’s Mad Men types & other risk takers. Factor in a 3am drinks licence & Palm Beach’s bar/DJ lounge looks like a useful spot for nighthawks on the prowl. Smoky old fashioned & royal bellini (rosé Champagne & Tanqueray 10) are smart calls for high rollers; a punt on Shropshire blue martini (Chase vodka, blue cheese & fresh dates) pays off, while a selection of after-dinner fancies such as Black Forest gâteau has Willie Wonka appeal. Otherwise play it safe with a bottle of Chilean Merlot (£20) or house Champagne at £12 a glass. Lunch-to-late bites include global grazing platters, tapas, dim sum, salads, deluxe sandwiches & pretty much anything a gambler might need to sustain them while they go about gaining fortunes or losing shirts in glitzy surroundings.