Le Magritte, The Beaumont, Mayfair

Le Magritte Bar & Terrace is one of a long line of iconic American bars that thrived in London and Paris throughout the 1920s. Le Magritte tucked away in a corner of the Mayfair hotel's grand lobby, welcomes you in with warm golden light spilling across the polished checkerboard floor and framing a striking view of the bar: rich wood, a seductive collection of glass bottles stretching to the ceiling, and the Magritte painting.

There is an outstanding assortment of Cuban cigars available, including classic line, regional, and limited editions. The cocktail list was created by bar manager Antonino Lo Iacono, who was inspired by René Magritte, the surrealist artist after whose the bar is named after. The cocktails, which are all named after renowned pieces of art, also come with simple taste notes to make sure you understand the menu.

Address: Le Magritte at The Beaumont, 8 Balderton Street, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K6TF

Website: thebeaumont.com