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Unusual Places In London To Grab A Decent Drink
Londoners in need of liquid refreshment have a seemingly endless selection of pubs and bars to choose among. If even that range is not enough, the city also includes many hidden bars — even bars within bars — in the most unexpected places. Sunset at Frank's in Peckham A car park: Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar, Peckham A negroni lover’s paradise encased in concrete, Frank’s Cafe in Peckham is a bittersweet (much like Campari) summer fling, atop a multi-storey.
Where To Get Your Southern Food Fix In London
Southern food: as this addictive Stateside cuisine is set to come into its own in London, here are our top picks, along with some cracking cocktails. Mac and cheese from Anna Mae's. Stagolee's Londonist's Lydia Manch recommends this Fulham soulfood joint: Everything bar the fries is made — baked, brined, battered — from scratch in the downstairs kitchen, and that amount of TLC pays off in a big way.
London Chains That Do Impressive Cocktails
You've left it too late to book an east London speakeasy, that cheap bar in Brixton feels like a mission and there's no way you can be bothered slumming it on a friend's sofa for the sake of some warm white wine. Where do you go? Consider one of London's many chain restaurants and bars, which are catching up with the cocktail trend and upping their game, making for a pretty reasonable and fuss-free alternative when you're out on the town and fancy your favourite poison.
The Best All You Can Eat And Drink Brunches In London
Janan Jay The Best All You Can Eat And Drink Brunches In London The brunch offerings at Cookbook Cafe For the seasoned (no pun intended) gastronome, the word ‘buffet’ is often met with an air of cynicism, thanks to numerous sub-par dining experiences. Below is a list of all-you-can-eat weekend brunches which are not only delicious, but which also come with plenty of liquid refreshment. All you can eat and drink Having your cake and eating it. And by cake, we really mean alcohol.
The Best Sushi Bars In London
To celebrate Japan's greatest culinary export, we offer the lowdown on the what, where and why of London's greatest sushi bars. Atari-Ya Reputable suppliers of fresh fish and essential cooking ingredients to restaurants all over the capital, you can come directly to the source by sampling the goods at Atari-Ya. Its selection is extensive, with lesser-known delicacies you won’t find in the mainstream — uni (sea urchin), Botan Ebi (spot prawn) and engawa (turbot fin) to name a few.
West End Dining: The Best Pre-Theatre Venues
In the post-work, pre-show rush, it's all too easy to succumb to fast, quick, and sometimes crap food. When it comes to pottering around the West End against the clock, there are some exceptional places to duck into for a pint and a bite, or something more sophisticated. We've put together a list of favourites, from our own experience and from suggestions made by our Facebook followers.
Polish Food In London: What It Is And Where To Find It
Janan Jay Polish Food In London: What It Is And Where To Find It Mmm pierogi If you love good, honest, hearty food of the land but don’t know where to start, we'd suggest a dip into the world of Polish food and drink. Below is a beginner’s guide to the world of irresistibly tasty meat and vegetables. What is it? Pierogi — dumplings Most cultures have their addictive dumplings – from our suet clumps to Chinese shumai to Japanese Gyoza. The Poles have pierogi which, debatably, trumps the lot.
Polish Food In London: What It Is And Where To Find It
If you love good, honest, hearty food of the land but don’t know where to start, we'd suggest a dip into the world of Polish food and drink. Below is a beginner’s guide to the world of irresistibly tasty meat and vegetables. Pierogi — dumplings Most cultures have their addictive dumplings – from our suet clumps to Chinese shumai to Japanese Gyoza. The Poles have pierogi which, debatably, trumps the lot.
West End Dining: The Best Pre-Theatre Venues
In the post-work, pre-show rush, it's all too easy to succumb to fast, quick, and sometimes crap food. When it comes to pottering around the West End against the clock, there are some exceptional places to duck into for a pint and a bite, or something more sophisticated. We've put together a list of favourites, from our own experience and from suggestions made by our Facebook followers.
Where To Get Your Southern Food Fix In London
Southern food: as this addictive Stateside cuisine is set to come into its own in London, here are our top picks, along with some cracking cocktails. Everything bar the fries is made — baked, brined, battered — from scratch in the downstairs kitchen, and that amount of TLC pays off in a big way. All the Southern Americana classics are there; collard greens with ham hock, spinach dip thick with cheese, cornbread, fried catfish...
The Best All You Can Eat And Drink Brunches In London
For the seasoned (no pun intended) gastronome, the word ‘buffet’ is often met with an air of cynicism, thanks to numerous sub-par dining experiences. Below is a list of all-you-can-eat weekend brunches which are not only delicious, but which also come with plenty of liquid refreshment. Having your cake and eating it. And by cake, we really mean alcohol.
Where To Drink After Midnight In London
While most of our great metropolis shuts down by midnight, you can still play late at an increasing number of places, if you know where to look. Here's our pick of the capital's best late-night drinking dens, arranged by type. We've also written a list of our favourite late-night and 24 hour restaurants (they have booze too).
It's Baijiu Cocktail Week
Can’t wait for London Cocktail Week? Of course you can’t that’s, like, seven months away (aka AGES). In the meantime, take a dip into Baijiu Cocktail Week — a Chinese New Year-inspired celebration of a traditional fermented grain spirit from China, which is sweet and aromatic with notes of citrus and plum.
Everything You Need To Know About London Cocktail Week 2016
You've finally recovered from an indulgent summer and your mates have wrapped up the dryathalon. Phew. Just in time for the date marked in every cocktail lover's diary — London Cocktail Week 2016, running from 3-9 October. As with previous years, anyone wanting to take advantage of the offers, masterclasses, parties and heavily discounted £5 tinctures can purchase a £10 wristband before playing in the wonderground of drinking dens in this great city, embarking on their own personally planned tour.
Where to Drink When You’re Not Drinking in London
With the summer festival overload and onslaught of weddings mostly behind us, and the September Dryathlon fast approaching, here are a few suggestions of places to quench your thirst without touching a drop of alcohol. Going dry isn’t only a delicious possibility at these spots — it can also be a lot of fun.
Deal Of The Day: 50% Off Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Deals of the Day are provided by YPlan. What: Get cheaper tickets to see Showstopper! The improvised musical at Apollo Theatre Why: Ever fancied directing a theatre show yourself? Then have a go at Showstopper!, the improvised musical which enjoyed seven years of sold-out performances both in Edinburgh and at the Udderbelly before arriving to the West End stage.
London News Roundup: Brian Blessed Delivered A Baby In Richmond Park
Claims Brian Blessed.
Deal Of The Day: Cutting Edge Dance With Rock Gig Vibe
Sponsor Deal Of The Day: Cutting Edge Dance With Rock Gig Vibe Today: world-famous dance in a last London show What: Hofesh Shechter Presents Political Mother: The Choreographer's Cut Why: Because this is dance taken to a whole new level. The legendary Hofesh Schechter Company hits London after critically-acclaimed runs all over the world, from Paris to Hong Kong. The atmosphere promises to be electric, with 40 dancers on stage and a live band of guitarists, drummers and strings.
Ticket Alert: Hear Jeremy Irons, Ben Whishaw, Fiona Shaw Read T.S. Eliot Poems at Wilton's
You'll have to very very quick if you want to enjoy an evening at Wilton's Music Hall with the starry line-up of Jeremy Irons, Fiona Shaw, Simon Russell Beale and Ben Whishaw as they read poems by T.S. Eliot in a one-off event on 21 October. On the menu will be selections and extracts from classic texts such as The Waste Land, The Hollow Men, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Four Quartets as well as from popular favourite Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
Suffragette Reviewed From A Female And Male Perspective
The BFI London Film Festival kicks off today with the mighty London-set drama Suffragette. We sent along hardened feminist Ioanna Karavela and male chauvinist swine Stuart Black to see what the film is like from both the female and male points of view.
Rainham Hall: Finally Open After Almost 70 Years
East London isn’t flush with National Trust properties. It has two, to be precise; Hackney’s Sutton House, real-life home to Wolf Hall’s Ralph Sadler, and Eastbury Manor House, that Elizabethan mansion in the middle of a Dagenham housing estate you can’t quite believe you just saw from the Barking flyover. There was always one more though; you just couldn’t get into it.
Scotland Yard's Secrets Go On Show
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The Crime Museum Uncovered at Museum of London "Good morning," we chirp to the stoney faced suit on the door. Not a reply; not a nod. Then we see the earpiece. This fellow's from the Met. All his concentration is bent on guarding a griffin's cave full of unsettling treasures. Our next hour will be spent in the company of knives, guns and knuckledusters, the disquieting keepsakes of Scotland Yard's Crime Museum.
By Geoff Marshall Verified, Rachel Holdsworth Verified, Stuart Black, Janan Jay, Matt Brown Verified
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Things To Do In London: Wednesday 7 October 2015
Always be in the know about what's going on in London by signing up to our free email newsletters. FOLKING AROUND: Folking Around is a not-for-profit, musician-led collective which plays at Woody's, Kingston, on the first Wednesday of every month. The event presents a host of talented artists to perform at the intimate riverside venue. Free entry, 8pm.
Deal Of The Day: 3 Plates Of Thai Food + Drink At Busaba Eathai
London Deals of the Day are provided by YPlan. What: Three Thai dishes with a drink at Busaba Eathai Why: Mmm... Thai food: that fragrant mix of sweet and savoury that makes our mouths water without fail. Even better, this week London's renowned Thai restaurant Busaba Eathai is offering a special deal including three plates and a drink, all inspired by the culinary traditions of Bangkok. Think vegetable spring rolls, chicken curry, beef rice...
London News Roundup: £500 A Week To Live In A Cutlery Drawer
What the fork.
Lock Up Your Livers: London Cocktail Week 2015
Yes, London Cocktail Week is back and we’ve painstakingly sifted through all the events (maybe not while completely sober) to give you an overview of the fun. The first most notable change from previous years is that the flagship hubs have moved from spilling over the crowed streets of Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, to the more spacious locale of Spitalfields, and the World Class hub set up in the buzzing centre of Soho.
Body Snatchers And Abnormalities In Jars: A History Of Barts Pathology Museum
The medical student walks reverently across the parquet floor: hanging gas lamps spill pools of light onto the polished wood, and as his shadow weaves through them he hears the echoes of his footfalls rise purposefully to the glass ceiling. He passes shelf after shelf of potted specimens, golden light bouncing from the curved glass like eyes in the moonlight, until at last he locates the pot he is seeking.
Earls Court Is A Case Study In Bad Regeneration
What's going on with the redevelopment at Earls Court? We asked Dave Hill, who you'll know from his extensive London coverage at the Guardian, to give us the story so far. Last December, the original Earls Court exhibition centre building, Earls Court 1, hosted its final show. Today, Detroit architect C. Howard Crane’s three-sided art deco edifice is being steadily dismantled along with its younger sister Earls Court 2, the aircraft hangar lookalike opened by Princess Diana in 1991.
Things To Do In London This Weekend: 22-23 August 2015
TECHY THEATRE: Monument is an immersive theatre experience in a secret location which combines technology with performance, so make sure you bring a fully charged smartphone and headphones.
A Swimming Pool In The Sky: London To Get World's First
It's not unusual for a posh block of apartments to have its own swimming pool. What is unusual is to suspend the bastard 10 storeys above the ground, where all us plebs can gaze up with slack-jawed envy. The Embassy Gardens development in Nine Elms is set to get just such a chlorinated bauble, according to a report in the Standard's Homes & Property supplement. The 25-metre pool will span the gap between two apartment blocks. It is for the use only of residents.
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