The Scottish rarely do posh (frying confectionary is not a mark of haute cuisine), but despite that, it’s actually an area where they have considerable strength. Testament to this is the Macdonald bar: haunt of the brash Scottish Lairds, perfect to retire to after a hard day shooting haggis out on the moors, or so they’d have you believe. It’s a rich tartan affair where single malt whiskeys take pride of place, complemented by phenomenal range of cigars. Live jazz adds a novel twist to the gentleman’s club feel, as does the classic cocktail selection, though the rich red décor and animal heads stop the theme from straying too far. So it might be a bit pricey, but this is Belgravia laddy, what were you ecshpecting?

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