Mizu

Japanese inspired cocktails & a collection of 23 sakes are the main draws at this slick basement lounge bar below Yakitoria restaurant. Hailed as a ‘haven’ from the busy offices of the Paddington Basin above, Mizu has an interior design that combines a minimalist oriental aesthetic with comfy leather sofas. Choose from cocktails such as Tanuki – a blend of shochu, peach schnapps & peach purée – or if you’re thirsty a pitcher of Soyo Kaze: Mizu’s version of a Sea Breeze, at £14.50 for a jug for four people. The saké collection stretches from sweet to dry & covers the five main categories: Junmai, Daiginjo, Ginjo, Honjozo & Nigori. A stylish refuge when you need to escape from the world.