Merchant House has teamed up with Irish distillery Glendalough to serve up bespoke cocktails using Glendalough Gin & Whiskey. We went to a special preview of the menu at Merchant House, tasting the cocktails and listening to live music from … Continue reading Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Glendalough at Merchant House
At the end of last year, The House of Song opened its latest venture, the non-stop, late night, audience-requested live music venue Studio 88, in the middle of London’s entertainment district, on Whitcomb Street, just off Leicester Square. This is … Continue reading The House of Song Presents Studio 88
On Monday we had the great privilege to attend a special exclusive acoustic set with Ken Hensley, of Uriah Heep fame, at London’s Hospital Club in Covent Garden, where he launched his new release, an anthology called ‘Rare & Timeless’. … Continue reading Ken Hensley – Rare & Timeless
When I told a colleague that I was going to a relaunch of Bill’s Restaurant in Covent Garden, St. Martin’s Courtyard, she said: “Oooohhh Bill’s! I love Bill’s! Their food is fantastic! You must try their fish pie.” I … Continue reading The Best of Bill’s Is Now Even Better
Anybody interested in London’s Swinging Sixties should head down to Proud Central to see this exhibition by photographer Brian Duffy, the man behind many of the iconic shots of the era. Brian Duffy photographed for British Vogue, collaborated with … Continue reading Sixties Style: Shot by Duffy @ Proud Central
If you are one of those people who still thinks that Belgo, the Belgium-inspired restaurant, just serves moules & frites, i.e. mussels and chips, and beer, we have news for you. We were recently invited to Belgo Holborn to sample … Continue reading Belgo – More than Mussels
The World’s Best Martini Challenge January 18th, 2018 – Oslo, Hackney The World’s Best Martini Challenge is returning to London, and you could be there, when one gin brand is crowned the winner at its exciting finale at one of … Continue reading The World’s Best Martini Challenge
I remember only 20-30 years ago it was difficult to find somewhere in London to drink al fresco during the summer and now we are not only spoilt for choice during the warmer months, but even in winter it is … Continue reading A Tale of Two Winter Pop-ups
Oslo Hackney is a real find. Restaurant, bar and live music venue all under one roof and with a Scandinavian design and a relaxed atmosphere that is welcoming and cosy. Located in a railway station, which was built by the … Continue reading OSLO Hackney
Once in a while you come across a shop you want to tell all your friends about. Volte Face is one of those shops. On Great Ormond Street, just around the corner of Lambs Conduit Street, which is also a … Continue reading Volte Face – A Great Find for Finding Great Presents
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