text: Mandarin Bar has the glamour of the old Vegas: WITHOUT slot machines, huge plastic novelty frozen margarita cups, it has a sense of greater intimacy, and a fab view. The ambience, decor and the cocktails - being made with fresh and more unusual ingredients - are worth the price tag. I had two different cucumber cocktails, and both were refreshing and delicious. Service was good too - friendly and unobtrusive - although we did have to ask twice for water. I would be giving 5 stars for overall experience but the food was not so great. pork belly was tough (but sauce was tasty) and the waffle fries were a bit soggy. perhaps chef was having an off-night. Everything else: A+.