Art Deco triumph: Brasserie Zédel

August 13, 2012 | Lena Weber 1

Imagine stepping away from the tourist hordes on Piccadilly Circus into the Art Deco glory of a Twenties French brasserie to have a three course meal and cocktails all for under £25.

This is indeed not too good to … Read More

A modern speakeasy: The Nightjar

February 15, 2012 | Lena Weber

Tucked away in the heart of London’s Old Street in a Hoxton basement, The Nightjar unpretentiously mixes the glamour and charm of a Thirties cabaret venue with refined cocktail traditions from the Belle Epoque and the Prohibition era to create a modern-day speakeasy and music venue.
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A glorious past: Café de Paris

October 26, 2011 | Lena Weber 1

Café De Paris in London’s Piccadilly is one of the most famous and durable venues in the world. With a glittering history, spanning nine decades, the Café has consistently played host to a wide variety of powerful and absorbing … Read More

The Fifties Rocker hang-out: Ace Cafe

July 22, 2011 | Lena Weber 2

The original Ace Cafe opened in 1938 on the North Circular Road in London intended as a transport cafe to truck and lorry drivers. Once rebuilt in 1949 after being destroyed in a World War II air raid, it … Read More

The Prohibition speakeasy: Positively 4th Street

April 17, 2011 | Lena Weber

Situated five minutes from Warren Street Tube station, Positively 4th Street takes you back to the old Prohibition days of Thirties America. Heavily influenced by Art Deco with a subtle touch of Japanese culture, this bar offers a refreshing alternative to other central … Read More

For the clandestine cocktail drinker: The Candlelight Club

March 13, 2011 | Lena Weber 2

The Candlelight Club is a clandestine pop-up cocktail bar in a secret London venue, a stunning, tucked-away den with a Twenties speakeasy flavour, completely lit by candles and open every Saturday.

Each night offers a one-off bespoke cocktail menu … Read More