Uber mod but also retro at the same time, this sky-high bar offers 360-degree views of the city. The cocktails are luscious, especially the various daiquiris.
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 cocktail menu. If you're after something refreshing, order up the Zanzibar: it shakes Stolichnaya vodka together with creme de gingembre, mango puree and lime juice.
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.
The cheekily named Happy Hour Revolution, runs from 5-6.45pm Monday to Thursday, and offers bar-goers $10 cocktails. Couple your fruity mix with a tasty bite, such as spring rolls or grilled oysters.
Victoria Brooks
