This tiny bar has only 10 tables (and one downstairs in the private basement), so booking is essential. Jazz is played every night of the week except Saturday, when amateur Russian pop singers try their damnedest at mastering international songs – it may sound dreadful, but the result is excellent.

The atmosphere here is comfortably familiar and cosy as patrons sit around a lavishly gilt bar, decorated in the Art Nouveau style with low tables and lounge sofas for comfortable easy listening.

The good news is that you can eat here too… but the bad news is you have to get out before 11pm if you don’t want to be subjected to Russian karaoke.