A trip around the world may require a lot of planning, visa applications and a big budget, but if you find all that tedious, there’s an excellent new gem ready to take you on a flight of fancy. CP’s latest lounge bar is home to what is easily one of the best terraces around with refreshingly edgy décor. Slow down, forget about the world and take a leisurely detour at this friendly spot with smiling co-passengers aka servers. The terrace has a definite convivial mood while the main room includes travel related elements like hostel bunk beds, clocks with varied time zones, luggage replicas and much more you should discover for yourself. Themed bars are clichéd, but all of it works in this case, especially the menu representing 7 continents. In-house concoctions include Dr Schweppes On Holiday - gin, cucumber, elderflower and tonic - an uncomplicated but fabulous rendition of a holiday favourite. Then there’s Don’t Smoke - vodka, cucumber, elderflower, cranberry juice - that comes with a side of theatrics via dry ice created smoke and is a lovely long haul companion. There are lots of beers, wines and top shelf spirits to choose from, but test the bartender’s skills by asking them for a customised drink. The eats are divided under 4 regional passports with the Lemongrass Chicken - generous, juicy and perfectly minced chicken bites on fragrant lemongrass skewers - proving to be highly addictive, and the rare find of Saaj - freshly baked leavened flatbread topped with labneh, zaatar and olive oil - worthy of becoming a staple order. The playlist flows based on the time of day with a more relaxed set for the terrace and pacier hits downstairs. Plus, there are Sufi Nights and weekend gigs that help bring in a standard crowd, though we prefer this journey for an escape from reality.
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