Looking for a dashing place to spend an evening? This is the ideal spot to have a drink and some quiet conversation.
Just around the corner from the lobby at this glam resort, this bar is packed with stately vibes, the faint smell of cuban rolls and warm lighting that invites you to stay for as long as you like. Behind the bar there is a giant gold, yellow, and teal mural; one of the walls is adorned with Arabesque carved wood latticework, and patterned rugs decorate the floor. All of the artwork combines to create the feeling that this is the kind of place where ideas are discussed and creativity flows.
While some spots that call themselves “gentleman’s bars” can feel inaccessible, you’ll feel right at home as soon as you sink into the comfy chairs and start nibbling on snacks. The lounge is cosy with an intimate vibe.
There is a small selection of mixed drinks on the menu, but the bartenders are happy to whip up bespoke orders too. And try them out as the orders are super-inventive (ours is even adorned with a portrait of the Mona Lisa, which is apt given the Louvre up the road).
An artsy vibe in a debonair setting? We’re in.
Open daily, noon-midnight. St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, marriott.com (02 498 8888).
