Two floors down from Plateau, The Pearson Room feels a notch down on the formal ladder. Though make no mistake, we are overlooking Canada Square and this is where casual and sophisticated meet for drinks. Readers applaud the “open, modern and a bit rustic” decor, which turns the large bar area (comfy seats, low tables) into an ideal spot for cocktails, accompanied by snacky things like buffalo wings. Come nightfall, superior cocktails (from twists on classics to jugs of Pimm’s) fuel some lively merrymaking – aided and abetted by cheeky Jäger shooters and “fabulous and attentive service”. The wine, too, is high-class, with ample well-priced options by the glass.
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