Trade Union is a large open plan space combining three of the world’s oldest trades; coffee, grooming and flowers. Trade Union is a short walk from St Katherines Dock, being situated on Thomas More Square, Wapping. One Decide if you want a cocktail, meal, haircut, coffee or to order flowers. Trade Union combines all of […]
Category Archives: Pub and Nightlife
August
28
5 things dines at Trade Union, Thomas Moor Square, Wapping (food, flowers, coffee, male grooming and more)
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August
17
Travel home on the NightTube but not before trying one of these late night bars
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After months of waiting, the #NightTube is finally launching this weekend – hooray! Please see below for some of the most exciting late-night offerings. Sartoria’s Victoria Line Martini To celebrate the 24-hour tube, the bar team at Sartoria, minutes away from Oxford Street, have created a cocktail inspired by the Victoria line. A striking blue in colour, […]
August
14
Enjoy a Fentimans cocktail at Lights of Soho Summer Jungle – until 10th September
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Lights of Soho is pleased to announce that they will be taken over by Fentimans for a ‘Summer Jungle’ pop-up from 10th August until the 10th September. The gallery will be turned into a neon Summer Jungle with a nod to the British Empire; the pop-up will also feature a series of bespoke cocktails featuring […]
August
12
5 things to do today enjoys whiskey cocktails at The Gallery, West Hampstead
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Whiskey is something of a crowd splitter. The marmite of drinks. You love it or you hate it. The Gallery in West Hampstead have come up with a cunning plan to please both parties, a whiskey cocktail list designed to delight both the most seasoned connoisseur and the reluctant whiskey drinkers alike. If you haven’t […]
August
03
Do you know the difference between Rum and Rhum?
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Rum vs Rhum: The Battle of the Bottles “I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum” William Cowper, English Poet In the 14th Century, famous explorer Marco Polo wrote of tasting ‘a very good wine of sugar’. Since then, rhum (and rum) has evolved to […]
July
27
5 Reasons to Visit Mr. Fogg’s Gin Parlour Today – London’s Covent Garden
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There is nothing more British than a good G&T, except for perhaps actual tea; Mr. Fogg’s Tavern and Gin Parlour is like a time capsule of Victorian London, where Gin is so highly valued it has it’s own encyclopedia of sorts, the Gintonica. Mr. Fogg’s Gintonica has a selection of over 350 different gins, not […]
July
26
Have lunch at The Black Swan pub in Cobham/Ockham
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Sit outside and take advantage of the beautiful patio. This pub is perfect in the sun. Order a cheese burger and enjoy the brioche bun and chunky chips. The accompanying allolli was fantastic. Have the mac and cheese. Warning: contains cauliflower and spinach. Served with a nicely dressed side salad. Have a pint of real […]
July
25
Catch a Pokémon in or outside the M Wine Store Victoria Street and receive a £25 voucher
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It’s official. The world has gone Pokémon crazy, with the new Pokémon Go app boasting more daily active users than Twitter! Now the multi award winning M restaurants has decided if it can’t beat them, why not join them? As probably just about half the planet knows, Pokémon trainers start their virtual adventure with a […]
July
03
Enjoy wine and cheese pairings in the 1901 Lounge at the 5 Star Andaz Hotel, Liverpool Street
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It would be hard to find a more sophisticated setting for a wine lounge. The 1901 lounge is part of the 5 star Andaz Hotel – part of the Hyatt group. An impressive number of wines are sold by the glass – 18 to choose from. Cheese and other pairings can be ordered. Locally sourced […]
June
07
5 things to do today at The Crown at Bray – a traditional English pub in Berkshire
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The Crown at Bray has just won ‘Best Pub in Berkshire 2016’. Taken over by Heston Blumenthal in 2010 this pub is very traditional, ‘olde worlde’ and serves stunning food and drinks. One Find a seat (maybe by the window) avoiding the low beams and order a drink. The wine menu is impressive as is the […]