Nobody knows sushi like Chef Nobu knows sushi - in fact, his name is now synonymous with world-class Japanese cuisine. If you're looking for some of this culinary flair in sleek, LA-cool surroundings then swing by Nobu Shoreditch Bar & Terrace. The swanky lifestyle hotel is the ideal place to kick back for an after-work drink, meet your crew for pre-party bevvies, or hit up a hot date to prove you've got swagger when it comes to picking the ideal place. The ambience is relaxed yet smart, the music brings a funky vibe, and you can either relax in one of the lounge-style seats or perch at the bar. Wanna make the most of the great outdoors? Head to their sunken garden terrace for alfresco Asian-inspired cocktails. 

Make like BarChick and start your night with a Yuzu & Apple Martini - it's fresh, zingy and delivers the perfect citrus kick to wake up your tastebuds. The Green Marine is another verdant-hued delight that combines gin, yellow chartreuse, cucumber, coriander and seaweed essence. The result is a slightly herbal, slightly honeyed, umami-laden cocktail that ticked all the right boxes. For something more intense, opt for the Tenochtitlan (mezcal meets dark chocolate & chillies in this punchy agave twist on an Old Fashioned) or the Original Sazerac, served in all its neat, anise-esque glory.

It would be a crime to come to Nobu Bar & Terrace and not order food, especially when the Bar Bites are so tempting. Crispy rice with spicy tuna steal the show (we like texture when we're sipping our cocktails, thanks very much) with the Salmon Tacos coming in a close second. And don't leave without trying the signature sashimi with a glass of sake - if you know, you Nobu.