May 122011
The Garden Martini
Look out SW3, the Chelsea Flower Show is coming, which means as well as the floral displays in the Royal Hospital Grounds, there’ll be plenty of plant-based action in the restaurants and bars around King’s Road…
Head Here If… You want the cosiness and familiarity of a mate’s house without the obligatory chit-chat
Starland Social Club, W2
There are no shortage of good bars in the Notting Hill area but this one is less self-conscious than most. With just a few seats, a handful of cocktails and dark, moody lighting, it has the spirit of Speakeasy written all over it…
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Aug 112010
Chic, stylish and choc-full of treats
In the wrong hands, chocolate-inspired cocktails could be all sauce and little substance. Not so at Artisan du Chocolat. The small but oh-so perfectly formed boutique is home to an array of outstanding chocolately treats, including four delicious alcoholic concoctions devised by Nick Strangeways.
Head here if… you want to soak up that cool W11 cocktail vibe.
There are newer bars on the block around these parts but The Lonsdale is still one of the best. Great for couples and crowds.
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