Venue of the month: The Churchill Bar & Terrace
Inspired by Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine, The Churchill Bar & Terrace offers award-winning cocktails and dining in a glamorous, yet tranquil, setting tucked away behind Oxford Street. London is home to a portfolio of themed bars. With a bronze life-size statue of a young Winston Churchill, this stylish venue offers people the …
Venue Profile: Quaglino’s
The glamourous Quaglino’s, hidden away within the regal St James’ area of London, is synonymous with style and sustainability. In a more climate-conscious world, sustainability has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, venues are looking at how they can become greener and do their bit to help the environment. Who says that style …
Venue Profile: The Zetter Townhouses
Located in Clerkenwell and Marylebone, these stylish Georgian townhouses are fuelled by their passion for cocktails, dining, parties and more… As one of the most prestigious places to visit in the world, it’s no wonder that London is full of classy hotels that really reflect the quality and style of the city. Whether you’re there …
Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop, United States.
Right in the centre of the city that never sleeps, Dear Irving on Hudson takes guests through four different eras with their décor, offering spectacular views of New York City from their rooftop. The Big Apple is renowned for its glitz and glam, with the likes of Broadway and Times Square right at its heart, …
Now or never: Crossroads in Camden
Crossroads, a new cocktail bar with a sustainable ethos and community feel, has opened in Camden, London. Zoe Fryday reports Aiming to breathe new life into Camden’s drinking scene, the opening of Crossroads is music to one’s ears – a bit of positivity that’s much-needed in 2020. Run by Bart Miedekza and his wife Monika, …
Up and running in July: how did reopening go for venues?
Zoe Fryday speaks to bar teams about their reopening experiences, as well as their hopes and plans moving forward July saw the vast share of UK hospitality venues reopen after months of national lockdown. With strict social distancing regulations still in place, bar teams have had to make some big changes and get creative, ready …
Copper-cased wonderland: The Alchemist Canary Wharf
Zoe Fryday steps into the theatrics of The Alchemist’s new London flagship Guests of The Alchemist’s new London flagship in Canary Wharf can expect flames, plumes of fragrant smoke and glimpses of mad science. This won’t come as a surprise to those who know the brand, as it’s renowned for its unconventionality and theatrics. As …
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. …
