Another week gone and some more new places and events that sound pretty interesting (to me at least!) so I thought I’d share. This week we’ve got Ape & Bird’s 50% off soft open, a couple of new bar openings in the form of Steam & Rye and White Lyan, and Spin x LCF – … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Bars
COLD Bar – A classy way to experience the Horrors of Gin Lane
I’ve often had a moan about the lack of truly quality cocktail bars around the City. And then, like a cunning boxer, the City rose up and hit me with the ol’ one-two punch: the Barbican’s Gin Joint and the City of London Distillery (COLD) bar. Gin Joint is on the agenda for Thursday this … Continue reading
BurgerQuest – Hawk3 – Hawksmoor Seven Dials
Hawksmoor Seven Dials was the last Hawksmoor I needed to complete the collection, and ,when I saw the email advertising their Christmas Turkey Burger as the 3rd burger special, I knew the time had come to try it. I had arranged to meet a friend there before we headed off to see a play but … Continue reading
The ‘Dam Trip – Cafe Zilt
This was a bit of an odd bar on our Amsterdam trip, not because it is an odd place when considered objectively, but compared to the other spots on our tour through town it was very normal. Café Zilt has a warm welcoming feel (very important at 3am) with friendly patrons and a very happy … Continue reading
The ‘Dam Trip – Tales & Spirits
We three wise men – Peter S, Alex S, and myself – ventured to Amsterdam for a weekend and were graciously hosted by the ‘Dam CM, Flip. She also organised some Yelp/Meet up drinks (not just for us, I think) at a cool new cocktail bar – Tales & Spirits. I’ve got to hand it … Continue reading
London Cocktail Club – Tasty drinks, tiny bar
The newest location for the London Cocktail Club is smack dab in the middle of the action and is a perfect place for a pre-theatre drink (especially for you blokes being dragged along) or a night on the town. For those not familiar with LCC, this place is known for starting off a bit slow … Continue reading
LAB Bar – Great for cocktails…if you can get to the bar
LAB (London Academy of Bartenders) lives up to its name with a creative and complex menu of cocktails that will have you counting the days until you can come back to try another one. Nestled at the edge of Soho, it’s well placed for starting a night out or for a slightly more chill one … Continue reading