Uber-mod but at the same time retro, this sky-high bar offers 360-degree views of the city. The cocktails are luscious, especially the various martinis.
If you're looking for a drink spot where sublime views meet killer cocktails, make sure you stop off at Australia Square Tower, jump in a lift and hit level 47. Once you have been transported to the top (and recovered from the vertigo), you will discover a hot little pad where barflies laze in white pod chairs indulging in chilled martinis and tempting nibbles.
Here, table service is at your beck and call, so take a seat and browse the lengthy international wine cellar list and cocktail menu. A Ruby Sunset seems appropriate, given the glorious views from this high-rise oasis (a fruity blend of fresh mango and pineapple, along with white rum and mango liqueur with a splash of jam). The drinks pair perfectly with the sumptuous titbits on the bar menu, including sticky lamb ribs, Moroccan couscous fritters and panfried chorizo.
Don't be alarmed if the room appears to spin after only one drink. Sure, the cocktails are pretty sozzle-worthy but Orbit Lounge boasts a sneaky trick: This bar slowly revolves, offering tipplers a 360-degree view of the city. A word of advice: A full rotation takes a whole hour and 45 minutes, so be sure to sip your Cosmopolitan slowly.
