Views over the lake complement the list of local, Australian and international wines, not to mention the killer cocktails.

Great Dublin location: away from the bustle but close to the action Buzzing boho-boudoir bar serving killer cocktails Bespoke Seventh Heaven beds you won't want to get out of 44, with six suites.

Bar: Dylan Bar is popular among in-the-know Dubliners for its decadent decor and killer cocktails; slurp a trademark Dylan mixed with Stoli and Galliano on a peacock-blue velvet stool at the bar, or flirt with flutes in a scarlet-clad nook.

With killer cocktails, live music, excellent food and masked intrigue, the dinner has become the most memorable event of the season.

Staff make killer cocktails and there's a DJ (and sometimes live music) at the weekend.

Sometimes it gets packed out with city suits, and service can be hit-and-miss, so it's always best to reserve a table, but despite these gripes this is a glamorous, camp place for a killer cocktail.

Owned by star architect Ben Wood, this tiny, laid-back bar has killer cocktails and great jazz (15 Xintiandi; 6311 0358).

While the grunge-chic bar and restaurant serves killer cocktails and fusion food, the sweaty downstairs club keeps punters grinding to live bands or hot-name DJs from Stockholm to Noo Yoik.

It boasts awesome views over the city and serves killer cocktails.