Mint Leaf Lounge

 Mint Leaf Lounge,
12 Angel Court,
Bank,
London
EC2R 7HB
020 7600 0992
reservations@mintleaflounge.com
www.mintleaflounge.com

Located in a side road at Bank, this uber chic and trendy mezzanine level bar and restaurant offers a selection of classic and contemporary cocktail delights.

Situated in the centre of the City, with the likes of  Morgan Stanley among its neighbours, this bar is especially appealing for bankers. A main attraction to this clientele is the vast cocktail and wine list. Cocktails range from the classic Mojito and Strawberry Dacari to a £50 cocktail called 'The Old Fashioned' for those with expensive tastes. My favourite was a cocktail called Firtation, a mix of strawberries, vodka and champagne. Described as a 'special' cocktail by the waitress, this was especially good.

Although this bar has only been open for two weeks, the staff were very competent and attentive in their nature towards customers. The service was exemplary and although the kitchen was not open due to a 'technical problem' on the evening, we were offered complimentary Indian canapés of mini poppadoms to substitute for the unfortunate hitch. These nibbles hinted at the taste of the modern spicy Indian food served in the restaurant.

The layout of the 40 foot long champagne bar, enhanced by up-lighting along the back wall, is an excellent focal point for guests when they arrive. Hundreds of bottles of spirits donne the back wall and showcase the variety of drinks on offer.

Although not set in an obvious location, this bar and restaurant offers one thing the City is lacking, and that is a funky, place-to-be cocktail bar for young professionals.

Sarah Lowen, Communications Executive, LG