Babel Rooftop Bar

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On a summer's night, a cocktail at the Bullitt Hotel's rooftop bar is hard to beat. Come on Sundays for boozy brunches (breakfast and bottomless cocktails) or tipsy tea (sandwiches, cakes, and cocktails served in a teapot).


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