The Green Door

This subterranean hideaway channels Alice’s rabbit hole through curved arches, cavernous lighting and leather banquettes that swallow you whole. The menu organises drinks by alcohol content with cocktails numbered one through nine, so you know exactly how far down the rabbit hole you're venturing. Tropical Julias, inventive Dominicanas, and creations with feminine names (Emelia, Jennifer, Jenny) arrive with personality baked in. Another draw is the American pie: a three-day labour of love, baked fresh daily and served warm with ice cream and flowing caramel. Staff treat you like friends, the playlist keeps heads nodding, and the whole operation runs on the sort of magic that makes guests fall so hard.

Tatler Tip:

Arrive at 6pm, order the pie before cocktails, then work your way up the numbered menu from one to nine, letting Arlene or the team guide you.