The world's coolest bar? I think so...

I am notoriously picky about cocktails. Anything that includes pre-made mixer from a bottle is sneered at, fruit cocktails that have syrup instead of muddled fruit are rejected and woe betide anyone that puts lemon rather than lime into G&T. So when I find somewhere with a well stocked back bar and bartenders that really know their stuff, I suffer a dilemma. Shout hurrah to all and sundry about how great the place is or keep it a secret and avoid having so many new people try it that I can never get a table again? Calooh Callay in East London is just too cool to keep under wraps though. Whimsically decorated to make you feel that you've just stepped into Wonderland (you have to walk through a wardrobe to get to the two main bars!), it's been wonderfully put together. Small details like the flamingo peering out from behind the oversized pocket watch in the upstairs bar sit next to the spotlit umbrella lampshades. But where this place really comes into its own is the loo. Bizarre, I know, but stay with me here. The walls are covered from ceiling to floor with cassettes! Not since the nutty mirrored labyrinth that is Crazy Bear have I been so charmed by a loo. So the next time you're in London, this should definitely be on your visit list! I took photos but my camera phone doesn't have a great flash so pics are from The Me Magazine, 4bars.com.au and Urban Junkies.