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Picture Perfect English Department

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My first impression of 'The English Department Bar  & Diner' is very British.   Right from the front porch, with the unique London Bridge-nameplate flanked by classy lamps.  The giant sized Bobby, the bulb-lit-staircase, the uniformed hostess, waiters, bartenders, managers , neat tables sporting shining new cutlery, the vibrant, bottoms-up wine-glasses-bar decor, the wall-murals , the exclusive smoke room, the 2200 or is it 2300? balls-encrusted ceiling ....  Oh My God! the chic interior of 'The English Department' made me wonder, why don't the so-called 5-Star hotels have such kind of elegant restaurants.  Food Department : We started with mock tails - After Glow ( Raspberry puree, Cranberry juice, Apple juice, Lime juice), Sun Down ( Mint leaves, Passion fruit syrup, Cranberry juice, Orange juice ) and cocktail - Cilantro cooler ( Cucumber, Coriander leaves, Vodka, Lime juice, sugar syrup, Soda ) . Well ... the 2nd...