The Lobby Bar is the pulse of the hotel – a welcoming place to start the day, take a breather in the midst of meetings or sightseeing, and unwind with an evening cocktail. The bartenders and hosts are quite savvy when it comes to spirits and beers, especially local varieties from the microbreweries in Borough Market. We especially like Greenwich Meantime in organic, wheat and pale ale varieties.

Theo Randall at The InterContinental Bar has the same attitude as the adjoining restaurant: fun, relaxed and without pretense. The décor is as smart as the menu, and locals as well as hotel guests can be seen sipping drinks with friends and business associates. Among the bar’s specialty cocktails are the Bellini, made with sumptuous white peaches and Prosecco; and the Rossini, a divine combination of pressed strawberries and Prosecco.