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A Nightcap at The Connaught

Mayfair's most quietly perfect martini — stirred tableside, never hurried — and the hushed Art Deco room that earned its reputation as the best bar in the world.

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EV Eleanor Vance London · 6 min read

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The Connaught Bar, Mayfair

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