London has many things, but few of its rooms have views. (Min Jiang, the Chinese restaurant overlooking Kensington Gardens, and the London Eye are two notable exceptions.) Now there’s a swell cocktail lounge where the panoramas are even better than the excellent martinis. The aviation-themed Brooklands Bar, at the sparkling new Peninsula London, is located on the eighth floor, and from any of its cozy perches, imbibers are invited to take in Hyde Park, Westminster, and even, mysteriously, the dark gardens of Buckingham Palace. It’s a great place to unwind after a day of shopping in Mayfair, and for night owls, it’s open until two A.M. from Thursday to Sunday. —Ashley Baker