Mint Leaf (bar)

As a pukka, postmodern murgh-and-masala celeb magnet, Mint Leaf is also manna from heaven for jobbing paparazzi – so play ‘spot the star' in its low-lit slate and leather bar. Starry cocktails don't necessarily come at red-carpet prices: around a tenner scores a vanilla and fig sour, Singapore sling, basil and chilli martini or Mint Leaf garden – a muddle of apple juice, cucumber, mint, elderflower cordial and Bombay Sapphire gin. Alternatively, stay sober by picking from the selection of lassis and mocktails. Tiffin bites such as duck kebabs with chilli jam, crab and mackerel cakes with masala mayo, Goan stir-fried shrimps or chicken tikka rolls give a taste of what to expect should you decide to join famous faces such as Mickey Rourke or Matthew Perry for dinner in the restaurant.