The Bombay Club is a splendid fusion of music, food and drink in a candlelit setting in the heart of the French Quarter. The décor celebrates the British theme with rich wood, fine portraits and leather wingback chairs, and there is also a lovely small courtyard.

New world Creole with a French twist is sure to notch up expectations, but the menu seldom fails to deliver and with appetizers such as flash fried calamari tossed in a sweet chili sauce and served with Sambal-lime sour cream, and crawfish and asparagus pansotti, diners are sure to be delighted. The main event could include braised pork shank with Creole white beans and collard greens, and New Orleans style barbecue shrimp with rosemary grit cakes. The duck duet is also worth exploring with leg of duck confit and pepper seared boneless breast in a blackcurrant duck reduction.

The martini list encompasses over 100 different martinis each stirred to perfection.