London Cocktail Week 2015 kicks off on the 5th October (tomorrow), so I thought I’d pull together my guide on what gin-tastic events to check out! Sunday 4th – pre LCW warm up party ‘A FEW in the loo‘ 7pm FREE FEW spirits are bringing their Whiskey and Gin to North London, with a party…
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Girls Dinner @ Roka Aldwych
When I saw the Emerald Street Supper Club being advertised for Roka Aldwych, it seemed like a good excuse for an indulgent flatmate dinner! The deal was £55 for 5 courses with matching drinks – cocktails, wine and sake of course! The tasting menu for the evening Like the othe branches in Charlotte street &…
3 steps to convert a gin “hater” into a “gin lover”
As everyone reading this should know, I love gin❤️❤️❤️ What I really struggle with are people who say they “hate” gin. I mean hate is a strong word! Plus in these days with such a vast selection of gin available – not just your grannies Gordon and tonic – I truly believe there is something…
Making Gin in the Loo…
No, not an actual toilet… Or the bathtub… Otherwise known as ‘when we made gin in an old public convenience’ – that being Gin Club at Ladies and Gentlemen bar in Kentish Town. Gin Club had already had a gin making experience – on a boat with Willy Borrell and now we had the chance…
Cooking cocktails Breaking Bad style @ ABQ
After a week relaxing in Mexico I had a great treat booked in, a visit to the ABQ RV in Hackney Wick to cook cocktails! This amazing light sculpture greets you inside. For £30 you can come experience ‘cooking up’ cocktails….. Here’s the RV! The whole experience is based on the series Breaking Bad where…
Girls night @ Bootleg Club
After spending all day drinking at Junipalooza (post coming later!), me and the girls headed out to party on a boat 1920’s style at the Bootleg Club. Girlie selfie shot! Looking fresh! We dressed up in our finest 1920’s gear to embrace the theme of the party completely. The Bootleg Club was launch night was on the…
Cahoots!
I was lucky enough to make it to Cahoots for a London Cocktail week reunion – getting a table here is tough, reservations are a must! Cahoots is a great experience, walking past the ‘To the Trains’ sign was the first piece of the 1940’s theme. It really looks like you are entering an old…
World Gin Day 2015 – where to celebrate!
Wondering where to celebrate World Gin Day tomorrow Saturday 13 June 2015? Here’s a brief list of suggestions! London Junipalooza The gin festival run by the Gin Foundry (this is where you will find me!), unfortunately it’s fully booked out now, but look out for future events The Oliver Conquest On Leman Street by Aldgate East….
Girls Dinner @ Hakkasan
Hakkasan – super shiny My fare ladies decided to continue our girls dinners with an early dinner at Hakkasan mid week. We found a £35 Taste of Hakkasan menu, which includes 3 courses and a cocktail – not a bad offer! A sample of the cocktails we tried The restaurant interior When arriving at the original…
Bloom bar @Vista
Is it the start of summer? Well the weather is undecided, but still when the sun is out you need a good outside rooftop bar to enjoy it in! Why not try the Bloom bar at Vista? The entrance into the Bloom terrace at Vista. Vista bar is on the roof of the Trafalgar Hotel…