Chiltern Firehouse

One of the most-talked about scenes in London right now, Hotelier André Balazs’ red-hot Chiltern Firehouse is the kind of place where it’s not uncommon for every notable British supermodel and actor to be in the same room, at the same time. But in defiance of the regular celebrity-hangout tropes, the food and drink are as much of a draw as the scene. An excellent, progressive wine list (with a focus on America’s more avant-garde producers) is offered alongside a brief, easy-to-love list of drinks.