Take to the stage: The Lost Alhambra in London
The Lost Alhambra is bringing even more theatre and fun to London’s West End. Zoe Fryday reports The Adventure Bar Group is famous for its dazzling, concept-led venues, including Tonight Josephine, Bar Elba and Blame Gloria. The latest addition to the collection, The Lost Alhambra, is no exception. Situated in London’s buzzing Leicester Square, on …
Right on track at Cahoots
Zoe Fryday explores Cahoots’ new overground station-inspired Ticket Hall and Control room Attention all passengers. Central London’s chic, experiential cocktail bar Cahoots has expanded its Soho empire. The celebrated 1940s underground train station-inspired speakeasy, set inside an abandoned tube station turned air raid shelter, has a brand new sister venue, and its located just next …
East London elegance: The Mezzanine bar at The Stratford
Zoe Fryday explores The Mezzanine, Stratford’s new premium night spot Tucked away inside glamorous 24-storey skyscraper The Stratford is a chic new cocktail bar, The Mezzanine, and it’s bringing a touch of Mayfair to east London. The warm, opulent venue offers a space for hotel guests, long-term residents and locals alike to meet and mingle. …
Strike the right note: Knightsbridge welcomes Nolita Social
Zoe Fryday visits Nolita Social, the new bar making waves in Knightsbridge, London One of the most well-heeled locations in central London, Knightsbridge is teeming with designer shops, high-end restaurants and luxury five-star hotels. A place for the elite, rich and glamorous, you can’t help but feel important as you walk the well-paved streets. There …
The complete package: a new addition at The Berkeley
Zoe Fryday checks in to The Berkeley, London to discover the hotel’s new luxury cocktail bar If you’re familiar with The Berkeley, you’ll know of the Blue Bar. This legendary hotel cocktail den has a new sister venue, and its offering a fresh kind of drinking experience for residents and walk-in visitors alike. The Berkeley …
Murder a cocktail: CTC opens Murder Inc in Soho
Zoe Fryday visits Murder Inc in London’s Fitzrovia, the latest bar from The Cocktail Trading Co The Cocktail Trading Company (CTC) never fails to impress and excite when it comes to serving a bit of tongue-in-cheek theatricality, taking imbibers on a tantalising journey into the weird, wacky and wonderful. Murder Inc, the team’s latest venture, …
Vivacity in the village: The Lyttelton Arms is transformed
The Lyttelton Arms gets a stylish makeover, with the help from hospitality designer JMDA Nestled in the heart of Hagley in Birmingham, The Lyttelton Arms radiates character and charm. Transformed from a country pub experience to a premium restaurant and bar, the site has been chosen by owners Mitchells & Butlers to become a high …
Five-star and beyond: Erik Lorincz’s Mayfair bar Kwãnt
Zoe Fryday catches up with Erik Lorincz at his new London cocktail bar, Kwãnt It’s not just cocktail-loving consumers that are flocking to West London’s hottest lounge bar, Kwãnt, but bartenders too. Nestled beneath critically acclaimed Moroccan gastro brasserie Momo, on Heddon Street in Mayfair, this stylish drinking den is the pride and joy of …
Lyan’s pride: Lyaness bar at Sea Containers London
Zoe Fryday explores Lyaness, Ryan Chetiyawardana’s new bar at Sea Containers London. Photography by James McDonald Last year we waved goodbye to Dandelyan, the exquisitely fresh, forward-thinking cocktail establishment from renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan). Just days before winning the coveted title of World’s Best Bar at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2018 …
Speakeasy sanctuary: Vintry & Mercer’s DND bar
Zoe Fryday steps back in time to the Prohibition era at Vintry & Mercer’s Do Not Disturb bar. Photography by Amy Murrell Tucked away on the cobbled streets of Garlick Hill, London sits Vintry & Mercer, a new luxury boutique hotel with 92 bespoke rooms and suites, two restaurants, a roof terrace and a underground …
