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Apollo Inn

Apollo Inn feels like a cosy hideaway.
Apollo Inn feels like a cosy hideaway. Earl Carter

Contemporary$$

Andrew McConnell’s debut bar is proof his talents extend beyond innovative dining. More than a year in, Apollo has become a modern classic. What it lacks in space it makes up for with an indelibly intimate vibe. It has mastered the art of the martini but other drinks defy expectations, especially the El Guapo, a foam-capped cousin to the spicy marg.

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