Eight Over Eight (Bar)

This is a brand new venture with class. A bar and restaurant with an oriental theme, Eight Over Eight is the epitome of style with its glass frontage and dark wooden bar, complete with trendy suspended shelving. Another bar purely for sitting at and resting drinks on runs parallel to the main bar. The windows are lined with padded grey suede seating and dark wooden tables. Understated Chinese lanterns hang above the bar area and a large wrought iron style screen with a floral pattern divides the bar and the large restaurant at the back.

Unfortunately, as with most smart bars, there is no draught lager here, but an unusual selection of bottled beers suffices. Try the Japanese lager Kirin Ichiban for £3.50, or the old Singaporean favourite, Tiger for £3.30. The wine list is a good size and ranges from decent bottles for £14, to the French white Corton Charlemagne Bonneau du Martreau for £100. The cocktail list is also impressive and an Orchid Martini, £7.50, rates very highly, made with fresh strawberries, passion fruit and frozen vodka.

In addition to the main menu, there is a bar menu for those wanting a small yet perfectly formed nibble. Try open crab wontons for £6, foie gras and shitake -mushroom shu mau (delicious melt-in-the-mouth open parcels) for £6.50 or chilli salt squid for £5.50.

All in all, a real treat.

Eight Over Eight features in our Best Bars & Pubs in Chelsea & Fulham.

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