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Novel Surprise

The Old Man cocktail bar, inspired by all things Hemingway, is a safe haven for those who, like the famed novelist, hate sugary drinks (we're looking at you, mojito). Asian elements are emphasised in Farewell to Arms, a tropical concoction that combines butterfat-washed gin, dry vermouth sous-vide nori and salted Pernod, served with onion pearl and nori dust. It's intense, yet somehow also subtle and elegant.

The Old Man, 37 Aberdeen Street, Central