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A new Tiki-inspired bar called Kona Kai has opened this week in Chelsea offering an exciting sounding alternative for those who live and work in the area. Described as being a ‘Polynesian paradise’ we’re tipping Kona Kai as the newest ‘must visit’ place to head in Chelsea to if you’re in the market for a … read more»

East London venue XOYO are set to launch a brand new bar space which will be a cafe/gallery by day and a space to drink by night next week. XO will be situated on the upper level of the venue and plans to be a ‘contemporary cultural hub’ that will host exhibitions from some of the most exciting artists and host nights by some of … read more»

Ambar at the new Odeon IMAX in Swiss Cottage and it’s about to get a 2am license. Ambar can be found in the £3 million restoration of the 1937 Odeon cinema on Finchley Road and already has a heritage.  Back in the ’30s it was the cinema’s handsome Palm Court bar, which then lay concealed for years when the space was used as … read more»

The Lucky Pig is a new cocktail bar that will open on the 2nd December in Fitzrovia, central London. The Lucky Pig will offer glamour and classic cocktails and is being launched by Keith Tucker and Jeremy Hall who have drawn on inspiration from the Art Nouveau period and old New York to create a beautiful bar. The cocktail menu has been … read more»

Victorian themed Doodle Bar is back in London after much popular demand. Based in Battersea the bar encourages the ‘freedom of doodle’ (on their walls, tables, floors, bar, where ever really) with a series of creative workshops, talks and events kicking off today with an event run by Andrew Smith from Subterranea Britannica who … read more»

If themed dining is your type of thing then read on because a new Imperial dining experienced has opened in London. Powder Keg Diplomacy in a new Battersea based restaurant and bar and goes large on all things that represent British imperialism. Decorated with plinths, helmets and set in a Victorian inspired dining room they serve up modern … read more»

We urge you to swing (literally) down to Circus London in Covent Garden where an array of performers are on hand to entertain you on any evening of the week. As you approach this west end cocktail bar it’s easy to miss the entrance, formed of two large steel black doors and a lack of any obvious direction. Once you manage to get in the … read more»

Rock Lobsta, the New York Style Lobster bar will be bringing affordable, on-the-go delights to East London at Luna and Curious for one weekend only. All seafood will be sourced form all over the UK and be in season making sure that the Rock Lobsta bar will celebrate everything that is the British Seaside this summer (think Skegness summer … read more»

As the Pimms in the park weather of the weekend slowly fades into April showers it’s a good time head indoors to check out some different bars. Speakeasy Barts in Chelsea has been around for a little while now, but as it is rather secretive you may not have stumbled upon it yet. The address is very hush hush, but if you wander … read more»

Tucked beneath The Red Fort on Dean Street is a new hot cocktail bar called Zenna. A stylish, dimly lit bar with luxurious furnishings: so far, so standard. But this place has a couple of twists up its sleeve. Zenna is an Indian themed cocktail bar and has unique cocktail menu to reflect this, using spices such as cardamom, lemongrass and … read more»