Chesterfield's

My first impression of the Chesterfield wasn't a great one. I sat about the bar for a few minutes without anyone coming up to me. The lights were low at 8p and I thought maybe it had closed. Fortunately I was wrong.

Jimmy the bartender came up to me with his endless charisma and smile. He asked my name and remembered throughout my visit introducing me to others he had already met.

Sadly the food was not very good. I had sausage penne and it was pretty flavorless. I added some red pepper flakes but it didn't really help.

All in all, I will absolutely go back for cocktails but I'll be avoiding the food next time.

ok, it's just a hotel bar - and not even a standout one on many levels.  But it is in my hotel - and so I have come here once or 300 times.  And it might actually employ some of the friendliest bartenders I have ever met (and trust me, I have met MANY).