Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Popped in for a nightcap before retiring upstairs. Plenty of space unsurprisingly on Sunday night enabled staff to be superlatively attentive. Bassy music was fairly unobtrusive, so although people-watching was a nice pass-time, happily we could easily converse too. Coloured bottles were put to good use allowing back-lit glass above the bar to colourfully break through the darkness helping to create a subdued atmosphere that they maintain both day and night. Good drinks selection with prices matching those of any pricey London hotel .

The bar at the Mandarin never disappoints and the Cosmopolitans here are to die for. Seriously sized and seriously strong. Service is perfect and it is always a glamorous crowd, shame about the occasional lady of the night, but they are so common in London's 5 star hotels these days, you almost expect to see them there. Definitely recommended as the best bar in Knightsbridge.

The bar at the Mandarin was incredibly quiet when we popped in for a drink last night; where have all the beautfiul people gone? Moved on I say. Having had a drink in the bar a couple of years ago, my second visit was a little disappointing; the place was almost empty and the cocktails weren't anything special (in fact a little too sickly) which was a real shame, especially considering the prices. The bar is quite impressive and I'm sure on a busier evening, it has a good feel to it but on a quiet night, it felt more like a plush airport lounge.