Rockwell at The Trafalgar Hotel

The runway-sized bar in the Trafalgar Hotel’s lobby is matched in length by a list dedicated to bourbon – the pride of Kentucky. Hook up with Elmer T Lee, JW Dant & Jim Beam from an impressive contingent that reaches stellar heights with weighty, complex Wild Turkey 17 Year Old – at a jaw-dropping £41 per shot. Meanwhile bourbon virgins might be turned on via a selection of sampler flights of three types. The spirited Southern charmer also pops up in cocktails, too: Incan gold, for example, or gentlemen’s agreement (whose Monte Cristo cigar syrup makes for a smokin’ Manhattan). If bourbon isn’t your bag, rosemary bramble (Plymouth gin), grape escape (Rémy Martin VSOP) & Bangkok breakfast (Hangar One vodka) cover all bases at around £10. Wines, beers & Eurasian snacks come with the territory.