Arta
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Arta bar, Glasgow
Where: Glasgow
Who goes there? Ewan McGregor
What\'s it like? This magnificent faux 18th century Spanish townhouse not only plays host to a fabulous tapas restaurant, but also one of Glasgow\'s more deliciously decadent bars. With a lavish mix of sweeping staircases, stone walls, candelabras, statues and oil paintings, you can\'t help but feel as though you have been transported to a more exotic time and place.
The particulars:
Open Sun and Wed 5pm-1am, Thur 5pm-1am, Fri and Sat 5pm-3am.
13-19 Walls St
Tel: 0141-552 2101
www.arta.co.uk
Newz
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Newz bar, Liverpool
Where: Liverpool
Who goes there? Jools Holland, Coleen McLoughlin and the cast of Hollyoaks
What\'s it like? A relatively new addition to the Liverpool social scene, Newz is housed in an exceptionally stylish Art Deco building and is already well-known for its outstanding cocktails and superlative attention to detail. When you go, make sure your first round includes their speciality cocktail, the Liverpool Renaissance, which blends delicious champagne with an undisclosed mélange of Newz liqueurs.
The particulars:
Open Mon-Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-2am
18 Water Street
Tel: 0151 236 2025
www.newzbrasserie.com
Obsidian
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Obsidian bar, Manchester
Where: Manchester
Who goes there? The Man United team
What\'s it like? Lodged in the basement of Cliff Richard\'s Arora Hotel, Obsidian is famed for its critically acclaimed cocktails (make sure you try a Relatively Rosemary and Obsidian Cascade). The venue itself is decked out in a manner that screams New York City cool, with its dramatic lighting, 50ft frosted glass bar, opulent curtains and luxurious leather booths, you can just imagine Carrie Bradshaw and Sex and the City entourage quaffing a Manhattan or two here...
The particulars:
Open Mon-Thurs 12-12pm, Fri and Sat 12-2am, Sun 12-10.30pm
18-24 Princess Street
Tel: 0161 238 4348
www.obsidianmanchester.co.uk
Refuel
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Refuel bar, London
Where: London
Who goes there? Will Young, Alexa Chung, Matt Willis
What\'s it like? Situated on the ground floor of the so hip it hurts, Soho Hotel, Refuel is the perfect people-watching bar. The décor is modern and spacious, and features a sexy pewter bar and a specially commissioned mural by Alexander Hollweg which was inspired by the site\'s previous life as a multi-level car park. With its buzzy atmosphere and delicious range of cocktails, Refuel is the perfect place to catch up with friends, while the neighbouring restaurant offers excellent selection of modern European cuisine.
The particulars:
Open Mon-Sat 7am-Midnight, Sun 8am-11pm
The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews
Tel: 020 7559 3000
www.sohohotel.com
Purple Bar
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Purple bar, London
Where: London
Who goes there? Jade Jagger, Calvin Klein, P Diddy
What\'s it like? If an extravagant evening is what you are looking for, then the Purple Bar, with its plush plum interior and sumptuous ornamentation it the perfect setting. While you\'re there, make sure you try at least one of their exceptional Martinis.
The particulars:
Open Mon-Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 6pm-12am
The Sanderson Hotel, 50 Berners Street
Tel: 020 7300 1496
www.sandersonlondon.com/sanderson_hotel_purple_bar.asp
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