Parasols on Parade: Hendrick’s Unusual Umbrella Emporium
To coincide with London Cocktail Week, the Hendrick’s Unusual Umbrella Emporium will pop up in Covent Garden for a series of events from 12th – 15th October. Showcasing an eclectic collection of fully functioning and garish garnish umbrellas, visitors will have the opportunity to sip on Hendrick’s G&Ts whilst creating their very own brolly designs. … Continue reading
Lady Blonde’s Top 5: Things to do during Chocolate Week
With Chocolate Week and London Cocktail Week both crammed into the space of seven (actually ten for LCW) days, could next week possibly get any better? SIP… A Divine cocktail at the Sanderson Available all week The Purple Bar’s mixologist has concocted a delicious cocktail especially for Chocolate Week, blending Divine orange chocolate with Ron … Continue reading
Fizzy Pop(up): Chapel Down & Oyster Bar pops up on Sloane Square
To celebrate the start of the oyster season, The Botanist’s pop-up Chapel Down and Oyster Bar will open on Sloane Square for this weekend only. Copious quantities of English sparkling wine from Chapel Down will be accompanied by a selection of seafood fresh from Billingsgate Market and a range of different varieties of oysters including … Continue reading
On a high: Sky Lounge pops up in Spitalfields
A new addition to the City bar scene, Sky Lounge is popping up for a limited time (until January 2011) on the 32nd floor of the Nido building on Frying Pan Alley near Spitalfields. With floor to ceiling windows offering 270º spectacular views across the City and Shoreditch, the Champagne and cocktail bar offers sharing … Continue reading
Swede Treat: Fika Square Pop-Up
Massage. Meatballs. Acne. Abba. Cookies? Afternoon tea may not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of our Nordic neighbours, but for the next 3 days Visit Sweden will serve a (free) Swedish alternative to scones and sandwiches at a pop-up Fika parlour in Soho Square. A treat tradition dating back to … Continue reading
Lady Blonde’s favourite… Notting Hill Carnival Parties
Carnival needn’t be carnage. If you’re heading to The Hill for some bank holiday fun, check out these happening hotspots or avoid the crowds in quieter corners. Kick the bank holiday weekend off with the Carnival Warm Up Party at Paradise on Friday night, but conserve your energy because the line up over the course … Continue reading
Spice up your lunch: Cinnamon Square pops up in the City
Calling all city workers – spice up your life (or lunch break rather) at Cinnamon Square, London’s latest pop-up offering from the team at Cinnamon Kitchen and Anise. Serving tapas-style plates from a covered alfresco terrace on Devonshire Square until the end of September, diners can choose from an interesting array of innovative Indian dishes … Continue reading
Go for Gola: Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar
Hello summer. Finally. While proximity prevents us from dropping everything to run to the beach, the Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar offers a sandy Thames-side spot to let your hair down this summer. Taking inspiration from the popular Bombay beach strip, the pop-up bar and café will be serving spicy snacks and refreshing summer drinks until … Continue reading
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Disappearing Dining Club at Red Market
From the people behind the Disappearing Dining Club comes The Summer House – an outdoor private dining room set inside a British-style beach hut and hidden within Red Market on Old Street. Taking bookings of 6-12 for lunch and dinner, the team will create a bespoke and summery menu to serve alongside hampers of Grey … Continue reading
Lick it up: Dri Dri pop-up opens at St Martins Lane
Although the weather in London couldn’t be further from that of the Med, Dri Dri Gelateria are unveiling their pop-up beach parlour in the Front Room of St Martins Lane today. Having recreated a Positano beach scene complete with beach huts and deckchairs, Dri Dri will be serving a selection of their delicious and authentic … Continue reading
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