Montgomery Place

The New York Times recently accorded Montgomery Place the accolade of serving the fifth best martini in the world – which means that the bar attracts hordes of Americans at the weekend. The rest of the time you’ll find a slick, affable crowd of locals, drawn to the upscale monochrome interiors & booth-style seating. The drinks list pays homage not only to the history of the cocktail in drinks such as the Pina Colada & the Martinez (the world’s first martini) but shows real dedication to the cause of mixology in creations such as the Montgomery Martini, in which the 15:1 ratio of gin to vermouth is inspired by the ratio that Field Marshal Montgomery liked to outnumber his opponents in battle. To eat, well-crafted tapas display a global flavour: try the twin-pronged beef, marinated teriyaki style, then flamed & stuffed with red onions.