Swift on old compton street has a decent downstairs speakeasy. Dark. Moody. Artesian at The Langham lost the world's best bar title but cocktails are still solid at £16-18.

Real spots: Satan's Whiskers at 343 cambridge heath road in bethnal green does perfect martinis for £12-14. Discount Suit Company on wentworth street has zero signage but incredible drinks. Both beat the £18+ tourist traps in covent garden.

Mr Fogg's near piccadilly circus is theatre not cocktails. Skip it completely.