World-famous orange liqueur brand Cointreau and South Place Hotel have collaborated to bring a slice of Acapulco and its vibrant atmosphere to the Secret Garden at South Place Hotel, from June 29th until the end of August, with a truly tropical Margarita Loves Cointreau pop-up. Nestled on the first floor of South Place Hotel in East London, the Secret Garden, a veritable oasis of waterfalls and palm trees sets the scene for our celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the original Margarita cocktail. Taking inspiration from Acapulco where 'Margarita' Sames, famously said of her instantly icon...
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I’ve lived in London for more than a decade but there’s always new things to discover. Last month, on a walk through the historic area of Clerkenwell, I stumbled across the Malmaison hotel and a few weeks later I decided to check it out with a friend from out of town who was visiting. The guesthouse boasts a lovely location, overlooking a small grassy park with plane trees yawning high into the sky. It’s just a stone’s throw from Farringdon tube station, but its leafy surrounding makes it feel a world away from the bustle of London. From the outside the Malmaison looks a little unapproacha...
Read more →In celebration of National Bourbon Day (14th June)] Bulleit Whiskey have taken over Oslo Hackney, one of East London’s most popular bars and clubs. The former railway station building has received an added shot of Americana for June as award-winning Frontier Whiskey Bulleit launch a month-long cocktail menu, created by Bulleit Brand Ambassador Jenna Ba, as well as a week-long limited-edition Four B’s menu featuring a Bulleit Burger and Bulleit Boilermaker. Collaborating with local artist Antonella Raimondo from renowned tattoo parlour InkFact, the tattoo inspired menu, which has been artistic...
Read more →Set onboard a glamorous train with lavish furnishings, The Murdér Express by Funicular productions transports guests back in time to the grandeur of the 19th century for a moving game of Cluedo. Travelling by train for pleasure is in its infancy and with it comes a special kind of thrill. Departing from ‘Pedley Street Station’ in East London, passengers are invited to experience 'The Murdér Express' as it snakes its way from London to the fictional town of Murdér in France. Entering via the Pedley Street Station ‘Seven Sins’ Bar, passengers of 'The Murdér Express' wet their whistles whilst l...
Read more →For two nights only, on 20/21st October, Veuve Cliquot is inviting Londoners to experience ‘SEVEN’, the highly-anticipated immersive experience curated by non-other than Carine Roitfeld. Guests will enter a world quite unlike anything they have ever experienced, to explore the seven deadly sins. Carine, who is known for her role in the fashion industry (previously Editor of Vogue Paris) will bring her unique sense of style and edge to the event exposing her vision of these sins to anyone who dare enter. # The journey through the seven rooms will not be an easy one, guests will immerse th...
Read more →I feel so spoilt in London when it comes to quality cocktails, so when my taste buds feel educated to a new degree I feel inclined to shout about it. TT Liquor is the place, discretely positioned the Shoreditch end of Kingsland Road, and it’s only a matter of time until it’s stalked by every local or cocktail fanatic in London. TT Liquor is a many-sided venue set across three floors; the project boasts a specialist liquor store and an intimate subterranean cocktail bar focusing on ‘tasting experiences’. Uniquely, padlocked ‘Members Boxes’ are soon to become available for hire to allow guests ...
Read more →Brick Lane’s Indian restaurants and vintage shops better watch out as there’s a new kid on the block called Hopscotch, an inspiring new restaurant and basement-drinking den at 202 Brick Lane. The philosophy of this new two-floor golden pineapple filled hangout is social sharing plates and experimental cocktails served until the early hours, with a choice between upstairs for casual-fun and downstairs for gatherings and dates with moody lighting and booths. Nestled upstairs in a cozy corner, I enjoyed a full view of the energizing turquoise color scheme complimented with tan leather seating, v...
Read more →We caught up with the two women (Fabienne and Charlie) who were so dissatisfied by what was on offer to them when they were travelling for work that they came up with a solution and thus, Cuckooz was born - a sort of boutique hotel meets short stay apartments hybrid.
Read more →Blanchette East is all set to bring a slice of Soho to Brick Lane with the announcement of it's second restaurant now open in East London. Brothers Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary (who lovingly named the restaurant after their mother), will continue to celebrate all that guests have come to love about the Soho original but with a few distinct variations.
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