Sometimes I'm stuck for where to head in Kensington for a fun post-work drink other than one of the many great but not glitzy local pubs. But after stepping into Bloom on High Street Kensington, I feel like this dilemma has been solved. This bar, eatery and club ticks all the boxes when it comes to having a bit of grown-up fun with no fuss. There is no dress code and no guest list at Bloom, unlike when it operated as the Swiss-themed venue Bodo’s Schloss and the Polynesian-themed club Mahiki. The party spot, nestled under the Royal Garden Hotel, was snapped up by the Incipio Group, the s...
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One of the world's most exclusive members' clubs Annabel's - founded in 1963 by Mark Birley - is set to re-launch in London any time soon, with the venue not moving very far... Two doors down in fact, from 44 Berkley Square in the ritzy Mayfair neighbourhood to number 46. It's Rude To Stare got a sneak peek as to what regulars can expect and I can promise, they're in for a real hoot with four floors of fun awaiting, topped off with a mescal bar boasting one of the largest collection of tequilas at close to 600 bottles. Think opulence and old London glory with four restaurants, seven bars, tw...
Read more →I'm guilty of using an emoji - or five - when I message people. So the thought of an emoji-themed dining experience got me kind of intrigued. I'd heard that Notting Hill's favourite underground cocktail bar / eatery / party flat, The Little Yellow Door, had launched one of the first 'emoji menus', so I hopped on a tube from east to west to check it out. Firstly, if you haven't been to this tucked away spot, conveniently located right next to the tube, it's a must. It's been one of my go-to little hideaways for years. The eclectic party flat, which was once almost threatened with closu...
Read more →Once again, Fabric nightclub in London, voted Number 1 in DJ Magazine's 'Top 100 clubs in the world', will be playing host to an all-star DJ line-up, this Saturday which boasts the likes of Magda, Terry Francis, Alan Fitzpatrick, Wouter de Moor, Craig Richards and Norman Nodge. Unfortunately Room 3 will be closed but to make up for it, Terry Francis will be dominating Room 1 with his flawless mixing skills and instinctive ability to work Fabric's crowd into a state of euphoria. Since winning Muzik magazines 'Best New DJ' award in 1997, Francis' rise to global fame can on...
Read more →Looking back to look forward; it seems that entrepreneurial team behind MODE are really propelling this venue into every discerning deviants radar. The grey matter brawn in question is the joint effort of five local entrepreneurs; Stevie Thomas, Jono Remington-Hobbs, brothers Oliver and Benjamin Bolton and Jolyon Klean, who have worked tirelessly to develop the next level in nightlife experiences. Friday saw the official launch of the venue which classes it’s self as a club, bar, art space, music venue, restaurant hybrid. Launching with its first chapter ‘Future Vintage’, guests were imm...
Read more →Unlike a lot of Westend clubs Chakana has steered clear of rail vodka heavy love potions. Instead they offer a thoroughly considered and unique list which uses premium spirits and rare super foods from the Andes such as chia seeds, maca roots, inca berries and flavourful coca leaves.
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