We entered through a small unsteady door, the space was immediately dark and the air was damp. I felt and heard the resounding heartbeat of the Waterloo trains above. Ditch is certainly a surreal experience, every moment more surprising than …
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28 May
2010
2010
Bank Holiday Weekend Roundup
Another bank holiday weekend is upon us. The weather is forecast to be warm but not too blistering hot (fingers crossed it won’t rain too much!). So it should be a lovely chance to get out and about in London. …
Read more...28 May
2010
2010
Win a Meal for Two at The Globe Restaurant, Covent Garden
The Globe pub and restaurant is a pleasant haven amid the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden. Recently refurbished, The Globe’s interior has a traditional English pub feel, with a dose of French bistro (chequered table cloths and black & …
Read more...21 May
2010
2010
Sex and The City 2: Cocktails, Cupcakes and Parties in London
The wait is almost over for the second Sex and the City movie, which opens this coming Thursday. The powers that be aren’t giving away much about the plot, but there are a few things we can be sure of …
Read more...7 May
2010
2010
Murder Killed The Radio Star murder mystery day in London
On a recent sunny Saturday, I put on my best Sherlock Holmes hat and joined five friends to solve a murder mystery presented to me as”Murder Killed the Radio Star” courtesy of A Door in a Wall. The day started …
Read more...20 Apr
2010
2010
Met Bar: Looking Back on a Frantic Week
The reality of last week is starting to kick-in, to say it was busy would be a massive understatement. Only a week after the Met Bar’s floor has been lovingly renovated it was filled to the brim with a melting …
Read more...16 Apr
2010
2010
Launch of The Anthologist Bar and Kitchen
Last night, I attended the launch party of new bar and kitchen The Anthologist, which has popped up near to Bank station. It’s the latest in a line of new venues to open in The City, encouraging us non-banking types …
Read more...16 Apr
2010
2010
Bompas & Parr’s Parliamentary Waffle House
Following last year’s sell-out Giant Punch Bowl, “food architects” Bompas & Parr have announced their latest event: the Parliamentary Waffle House. As excitement builds in the run-up to the 6 May general election, the pop-up eatery and bar will serve waffles representing each of …
Read more...15 Apr
2010
2010
The Coach & Horses in Farringdon
I stumbled across a fantastic hidden gem in Farringdon this week, called The Coach & Horses. The venue maintains the charm of an old-school pub – extremely well kept with Cask Marque approved beers, lovely staff, excellent bar snacks (including duck hearts and …
Read more...14 Apr
2010
2010
London Restaurant Festival Media Launch
Last night, London Restaurant Festival 2010 was announced, with a media launch at the swanky Club at The Ivy near Seven Dials, Covent Garden. The launch was attended by members of the press, chefs, restaurateurs and PRs. We spotted Observer …
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