The Savoy is a delight. Cocktail's a must.

So i went for cocktails yesterday at The Savoy's American Bar, feeling like I'd been happily thrown back somewhere between the 1920's and 1950's. A grand piano was centre in the room and i longed for it to be played, but the American jazz music buoyant in the background set the scene perfectly. The bar open until 12am most days, is perfect for post West End theatre nights, it really is in the heart of the show scene. And at night, the bar would be lively, and really would be like going back in time. I hope the piano is played all night.

The American Bar was retro, and swinging and all that jazz really... The cream of the 'cool' such as Frank Sinatra himself drank here in his hey-day. Oh, how i would give anything to have been there then too... There is a fabulous photo archive of some of the extraordinary visitors to gaze over before you go through, it really is a who's who of glamour and icons.

Frankie: I do like you!

I Had a Champs Elysee, a cocktail from the original cocktail book written by the legendary bar-tender Harry Craddock. It was delicious; a bitter, sharp, very gin laden Martini.

The epitome of Art Deco

The Savoy first opened in 1889 in the most stunning location along the river Thames, the views are a real treat for guests. The mix of Art Deco and English history is divine. The monochromatic tiling, over sized vivid flower displays and rich dark wood give the iconic London hotel ambiance. It really is a piece of history for the city and one so worth seeing.

The familiar black and green signage you see at the grand entrance is just the beginning.

The Thames Foyer is also a wonderful looking, outdoors-indoors grand room at the very heart of the hotel. With a garden gazebo, drawing the eye as the light floods in and down the trellis's, afternoon tea looked splendid, although i did not get to sample this, yet.

It is a beautiful building and such a part of time in London, i would recommend going for a drink, afternoon tea; or like me to buy the tea, i brought The Savoy Breakfast Blend, it came in a black tapestry like box i couldn't resist: the box. But at £8.50 for 50g it is to be savoured, shall we say.

Stephen Fry, you lucky thing, being the first guest after the £100 million restoration. But what a glorious job they did.

Lovely.