After Harrods, we went took the Tube to Green Park for cocktails and dinner.

We had some time to kill and made an attempt at the Rivoli Bar in the Ritz but were turned away due to our "trainers," despite me wearing a jacket and trousers and my wife being similarly attired. I had actually read about this rule before but didn't think it applied to the bar. With such a policy, I think the Ritz is woefully behind the times, and I won't be returning.

Following a brief stroll and a G&T, we went to Gymkhana's adjoining new-ish cocktail bar, 42. The standout was the "Bagheera," a spicy margarita cocktail made with weaver ant chutney and banasura peppercorn that had a deep and lasting spice profile, unlike most spicy cocktails that, in my experience, have a quickly fading bite. The Paloma and G&T variants were also memorable.

From there, we went to Jamavar, a one Michelin Star restaurant. My verdict is that the food was good but not star-worthy. I can't say that the food was a multiplier better than the delivery I get every week or two in NYC, which it should have been for the price. The exemplary dish on the vegetarian tasting menu was the grilled paneer dish; on the non-vegetarian side, the lamb chop, soft shell crab, and sea bass were impressive. The sommelier was engaging and knowledgeable, and some of the wine choices were inspired. But if you're looking for a one Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the general area, I'd recommend Amaya in Knightsbridge/Belgravia. Other than the wine, it far outperformed Jamavar at a lower price point.

Pictures of the vegetarian tasting menu dishes are in the spoiler.
Obviously, I had to get a flaming zombie cocktail at Simmons to cap off the night.



Pushkin pairs well with tiki drinks.