Sandwiched between bustling eateries, you could easily miss Hippo's tiny entrance.
Funky wallpaper, a banquette of ottomans and comfortable seating offer a prime vantage point for all the goings on in the Garema piazza below.
Go there early on a weeknight and the music is simply a reminder that the year is 2008 and you can have one of those fantastically stimulating things called a conversation.
And that is what the room, drinks, crowd and service is all about, setting a haven for those who still remember the gentle art of flirtation through conversation.
With its fabulous posititon, Hippo offers a vibrant and funky atmosphere throughout, with a seductive inner city vibe attracting many visitors and a loyal clientele that always enjoy a relaxed but exclusive evening.
Once the sun sets, the buzz is decidedly louder with tres cool tunes, a funky crowd and bar staff that definitely know their bevies.
Dj's here spin everything from soulful vibes to funk fusion, world grooves to retro jazz.
So drop in for a little martini mayhem, grab an ottoman and create your own little corner of paradise.