If you’re a rum connoisseur head to Sugar Cane bar in Clapham Junction, which serves several varieties of Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña. The multi award-winning Flor de Caña is touted as one of the best rums in the world. …
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11 Aug
2011
2011
Morocco in London: Moroccan Garden at Meza
Spice up your summer with a visit to the Moroccan Garden at Meza Bar & Grill in Soho. The restaurant is offering both the taste and feel of Marrakech to visitors this month, as it has transformed its atrium into a …
Read more...10 Aug
2011
2011
Roux at the Pembury
Across the road from the Houses of Parliament, young mixologists Abdulai Kpekawa and Liam Cotter have quietly re-launched Roux at the Pembury. The smart cocktail bar looks like the kind of place where you might spot a senior member of …
Read more...12 Jul
2011
2011
Launch of The Drift Bar and Restaurant
The Drift bar and restaurant opens tomorrow in Heron Tower opposite Liverpool Street Station. We had a peek behind the scenes at the opening party and took some pics of the impressive interior. Set across two floors, the venue has …
Read more...25 May
2011
2011
Albania in London: Albanian Music at The Queen’s Arms in Kilburn
Searching for Albanian culture for our World in London challenge, we came across the The Queen’s Arms pub in Kilburn, which regularly hosts Albanian bands. If that’s not enough to tempt you along, you might also bump into up-and-coming singing star Rita …
Read more...24 May
2011
2011
The Taste of Chelsea Flower Show: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Cocktails
Opening today, this year’s Chelsea Flower Show sold out in record time. If you didn’t manage to get tickets, you can still get into the horticultural mood with our pick of floral-inspired teas, cocktails and menus: Blooming Botanical Breakfast at …
Read more...4 Jan
2011
2011
Ladies’ Night at Primo Bar
I recently went to the launch of Primo Bar‘s new Ladies’ Night. The team at Primo has created a chic environment in which we womenfolk can catch up on the gossip, relax and enjoy a great value cocktail (just £4!) …
Read more...16 Dec
2010
2010
Winter Indulgence at The Berkeley
One of the many wonderful things about The Berkeley hotel is its health club and spa which has a roof-top pool and terrace. For a real treat and touch of glamour, head to the hotel’s terrace in Knightsbridge which has been transformed into a winter …
Read more...14 Dec
2010
2010
Teatime at the Drunken Monkey
Last week I headed along to the Drunken Monkey for a taste of their new Tea Party Menu. In contrast to the normal heaving nature of the upstairs bar area, the downstairs dining nook was an oasis of calm. …
Read more...5 Nov
2010
2010
Launch of The Folly
Following in the footsteps of The Anthologist, The Folly bar launched in East London last night. The huge two-floor venue was packed with City workers, who will no doubt be back for more. The Folly is open seven days a …
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