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Champagne for life? We think we deserve it

Filed under Canary Wharf, City, Drink, Style & Fashion by Leonnie Turner-Bruce on 15/11/2011 at 21:41 {no comments}

After 8 years Key-2 Luxury has launched it’s sister – the premium ‘Champagne for Life membership‘ exclusively for women. This exclusive club offers exactly what it says, free champagne for life. Although you might think, ‘Great I can drink through a Nebuchadnezzar a night’ this we are afraid, is not the idea. However they have teamed up with probably the best bars and most exclusive clubs in the country (plus many other countries) to offer a free glass of champagne a day plus entry to some very exclusive members clubs. The only proviso is that you need to either buy another glass of champagne or have a guest with you to do the same, so in the grand scheme of things it’s all good! If you have an iPhone you can download the app from the App store and then just show your membership this way at any selected venue.

As a ‘Champagne for Life’ member become a true VIP across the World and…

Receive your complimentary glass of champagne everyday of the year at our exclusive partnering venues.

Receive complimentary entry to private members clubs and/or priority queuing.

Be truly recommended to some of the very best bars both when at home and/or abroad.

Receive private invitations to exclusive ‘Champagne for Life’ events.

Membership Fee

£500 or 3 payments of £200 as one off joining fee.
Annual donation of £25 to The Global Charity Trust due at the end of every year.
Optional supplement for mirrored membership card of £50

To find out more simply click here. Bookmark this page also for exclusive WATC Premium Members offers coming shortly and a fantastic competition courtesy of Champagne for life!

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Callooh Callay – Shoreditch EC2A

Filed under City, Drink by WATC Content Team on 20/06/2011 at 14:26 {no comments}

Callooh Callay is a quirky bar with lots to offer and some great conversation pieces to help those first time meets or ice breakers. It’s also the ideal destination to catch up with friends and check out some of the interesting decor including a mirrored lounge, mismatched furniture and a chandelier hanging from a crane. The detail and care that goes into their cocktail making is brilliant. You feel they are conveying a passion to the glass everytime. Definitely recommended!!

Information

Opening Hours

Sun-Wed 18:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 18:00-01:00

Tube/Rail

Address

65 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY Google Maps

DJs

On Fri Sat playing 70s, 80s, Afro, Blues, Break-Beat, Chill-Out, Disco, Eclectic, Electro House, Funk, Funky House, Old Skool Dance, Soul

Facilities

TV Screens, WiFi

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The Anchor – Bankside SE1

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The Anchor was originaly built in 1615. Samuel Pepys watched the Great Fire of London from here and Doctor Johnston wrote part of his dictionary here. We have many offers to choose from including our unique fish and chip shop inside The Anchor, eat in or take away. We also have a private dining room for a maximum of 18 persons in The Shakespeares Room. Our restaurant on the first floor offers an A La Carte choice serving traditional British fayre.Our Terrace Bar overlooks St Pauls and the River Thames offering a premium range of drinks and food. We have a Piano Bar on Thurs, Fri and Saturday in the Terrace. We have another two bars on the ground floor serving our 240 seater patio on the banks of the river. We serve breakfast from 07.30 with an eat as much as you want policy.

Location

34 Park Street
London
SE1 9EF

Tel: 02074071577

Nearest Train / Tube Station

Nearest Train Station London Cannon Street (0.29 miles)

Cannon Street (0.33 miles)

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Harry's Bar – Ironmonger Lane, EC2

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Harry’s Bar

Location: Ironmonger Lane, EC2, London

Let our professional and friendly team take you through our dining, bar and cocktail lounge experience. Modern British and European cuisine, eclectic wines and bar food with a funky, late night cocktail lounge and great sounds.

Truly different - yet totally Harry’s Bar.

Our a la carte restaurant is open from midday to 11.00pm from Monday to Friday and you can choose to be seated on either ground or lower ground floor levels. Both floors are light and bright with the ground floor having plenty of space and buzzy atmosphere and the lower ground floor with its private little courtyard. With a bar on each floor we also offer a full bar food menu so a full choice awaits you. Our menu is based on modern British and European dishes and created by our dedicated team of chefs headed by Mr Curt Reeve, using only the finest of ingredients.

We are also pleased to introduce our new Set Menu, 2 courses £19.95 and 3 courses £23.50, further details of which can be found under ‘Set Menu’.

The stylish cocktail lounge on the lower ground floor has food available from 5.00pm, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings we have resident and guest DJ’s ready to entertain you until late.

It is highly recommended that reservations be made by calling our receptionist on 020 7600 0300 or email [email protected].

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The Folly Bar & Restaurant

Filed under City, Drink, eat, Where to Eat by City Guinea on 05/03/2011 at 12:46 {one comment}

Escape to The Folly and immerse yourself in a world of wonder and relax in this botanically inspired haven.

As soon as we walked into the Bar we felt at ease and the City hustle and bustle left miles away. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about everything they had on offer and it felt more like a family than a restaurant. We recommend this to all our members to try it out. Just peeping through from the outside you will gain the sense of calm and fun that awaits inside. A truly remarkable venue!

Wander through their garden lounge and flower shop, swing by the hanging chairs or simply dine at the chef’s table. A sanctuary of calm, their wonderful deli and collection of private vaults make the perfect retreat for entertaining friends.

As soon as we walked into the Bar we felt at ease and the City hustle and bustle left miles away.

An all day menu sits alongside grape varieties from across the globe (that you can even take away with you), skinny cocktails and a mixology table, for those who enjoy indulging in an unrivalled range of spirits.

An amazing and unique revolving pop up shop provides you with something current, seasonal and fun to explore time and time again.

Location and Directions

The Folly

41 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0BT

T: 084 5468 0102

E: [email protected]

Opening times:

Monday – Wednesday: 7.30am – 11pm

Thursday – Friday: 7.30am – 1am

Sat: 10am – 12 midnight

Sun: 10am – 7pm

Saturday and Sunday: Available for private hire

Kitchen times:

Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 10pm

Saturday: 10am – 10pm

Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Nearest Tube: Monument Station / Bank Station. Northern, Central, District, Circle, Lines plus DLR Trains.

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Dion – (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

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Dion – (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

Situated a stone’s throw from St. Paul’s Cathedral, this uniquely located venue enjoys fantastic views of 300 years of ecclesiastical history. Featuring both ground and basement floors and possessing a room sponsored by Krug, dion St Paul’s has the space and the team to deal with groups ranging in size from a close handful of friends to larger scale work celebrations. With quickly prepared, delicious lunchtime bites varying from an exotic crispy-aromatic duck wrap to a seriously filling sirloin-steak with accompanying béarnaise sauce, your hour away from the office can be as quick and easy as you want it to be. In the evenings, they offer a selection of modern European and pan Asian food to accompany drinks and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere

St Paul’s, Paternoster House, 65 St. Paul’s Churchyard,
EC4M 8AB

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Patch – (nrst Station/Tube Cannon Street/Blackfriars)

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Patch – (nrst Station/Tube Cannon Street/Blackfriars)

Patch is a stylish and contemporary cocktail bar situated over ground floor and basement in Carter Lane, near St. Paul’s in the City. The basement has seven different segments to it and is great for lunch and early evening but also moves more up tempo as the night progresses and has a facility for DJs and dancing later on. On Thursdays and Fridays Patch is open until 2.00am.
Happy Hour runs from 5-7pm and includes some enticing offers on wines, champagnes, spirits and cocktails as well as our fabulous Sharing Slates, so Patch is the place to meet after work and we welcome advance bookings for groups of 6 upwards.

Patch opens from 12 noon Monday to Friday and closes at midnight Monday – Wednesday and 2.00am on Thursday and Friday.

Patch, 58-60 Carter Lane
London
EC4V 5EA

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Smithfields Bar & Grill, (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls/Farringdon)

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Smithfields Bar & Grill, (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls/Farringdon)

WATC Review: The Smithfield Bar & Grill is a great find. The bar staff were very attentive and the drinks menu was second to none. They not only stock a full range of superbly displayed cocktails, their milkshakes, smoothies and non alcoholic stimulant cocktails are fantastic. The Bar tender recommended a Number 2 Fling which was a blend of fresh raspberries, white peach puree & fresh orange juice. It certainly hit the spot and helped my hangover from the previous night. The prices are excellent if you compare them to the juice bars you see around the stations. The wine was served perfect by the glass at around £4.50 for a large one. The atmosphere was excellent at the bar and around the dining areas with a large mix of women, men, office workers and casually dressed patrons. Well worth the travel to this bar. We didnt try the food on this visit but it certainly looked good.

The Bar & Grill,

2-3 West Smithfield, EC1A 9JX

T: 087 0442 2541

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Dizzys Bar, 28 King William Street (nrst Station/Tube Monument)

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Dizzys Bar, 28 King William Street (nrst Station/Tube Monument)

Dizzys is an independent lounge bar injecting some much-needed glam into the City’s bar scene. The smart upstairs bar, Dizzys Above, is bright and airy with panoramic views of Monument and London Bridge. Downstairs, Dizzys Below has a more industrial feel, softened by comfortable sofas and leather booth seating. Free from pretence, Dizzys has a laid back and casual vibe, friendly atmosphere, cool tunes, and offers some of the best service around. The emphasis is firmly on enhancing the customer experience by providing high quality products both traditional and up-and-coming. Each wine and spirit has been carefully selected to ensure satisfaction of a wide spectrum of tastes – whether you fancy a quick pint, lingering over a bottle of Bollinger, or jump-starting a gathering with a few fresh mint mojitos, Dizzys perfectly accommodates the occasion.

WATC Review: Highly recommended by the WATC team. You cannot beat Dizzy’s for a relaxed and chilled out place bar to visit with friends. Great staff, great atmosphere and a great selection of food & drinks – all of which are reasonably priced. Whether its lunch, dinner or an event, Dizzy’s has it all.

8 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT

T:020 7621 0400

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Wine Wharf, Stoney Street (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

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Wine Wharf, Stoney Street (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

So what’s so special about Wine Wharf? Well for a start there’s the position. Situated next to Borough Market, close to the City and South Bank, we’re two minutes walk from London Bridge station, so finding it is never a problem.
Secondly there’s the atmosphere. The bar is informal and relaxed, with leather sofas, soft lighting and an eclectic selection of music. The building combines a modern style bar and kitchen with the industrial chic of a Victorian warehouse.
Thirdly there’s the wines: Probably the finest selection of wines in the world – Hand picked by wine experts, their selection of wines, of which there are over 400 to choose from, span many countries from traditional France to new world countries such as Mexico, New Zealand and Argentina. The wine list also starts at very affordable prices, and then ascends to our fantastic fine wine selection.

Wine Wharf
Stoney Street, Borough Market, SE1 9AD
T:020 7940 8335

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Brew Wharf, Brew Wharf Yard (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

Filed under City, Drink by Chantelle Akerman on 20/05/2010 at 19:51 {no comments}

Brew Wharf, Brew Wharf Yard (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

Tucked neatly into Brew Wharf Yard on Stoney Street, the bar opens up a new oasis, away from the bustling market. Its entrance is set within the railway arches next to Wine Wharf, and adds a further dimension to Vinopolis by offering an inspired selection of beers. From cherry to wheat beer, Brew Wharf offers the rare opportunity to sample a wide range of beers, not to mention a impressive wine list.
Brew Wharf has all the ingredients of a successful destination; good location, strong atmosphere, a sense of place, and good ale, brewed on site.

The Brew Wharf also and more importantly, has a micro brewery onsite and for those with partners or like a beer or two may find this place an excellent alternative to the basic drink and eat.

Brew Wharf
Brew Wharf Yard, Stoney Street, SE1 9AD
T:020 7940 8335

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The Firefly, 18 Old Bailey (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

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The Firefly, 18 Old Bailey (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Firefly family they started off 4 years ago by opening their first bar on Clapham Common in South London. It proved to be a great success with its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff, so they opened a sister bar in nearby Balham. They have always strived for their bars to be a place people can come to and relax, whether it is over a bottle of wine with friends or dancing the night away to great tunes. The Firefly City opened her doors in November 2006 and they have had their hands full ever since. Taking a bit of Clapham, adding a bit of all their bars and a lot of creative and positive attitudes, we have managed to keep that local feel- with the buzzy city edge to it. Food is prepared by Tasmanian head chef Eddie Vinney and is amazing. From business lunches to after work drinks and food, private parties, weddings and late night entertainment with live music and dancing, Firefly provides a new meaning to going out in the City.

The Firefly, 18, Old Bailey
London, EC4M 7EP
T: 020 7248 5085

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Bar Blue, 1 Bank End (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

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Bar Blue, 1 Bank End (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

Bar Blue is the first style bar of this kind in the London Bridge area, the brain child of Trevor Gulliver of St John, Bombay Sapphire, Claudio Pulze and Vinopolis, it provides a further element to the successful regeneration of this gastronomic pocket of Southwark. The brand colours of Bombay Sapphire Gin have been used, creating an elegant floral pattern that was inspired by the collection of ingredients used in the beverage known as “the botanicals”. During daylight hours the etched out flowers within the blue mirrored surface will have a very subtle effect of surprising the eye which finds them, whereas at night, lighting behind the glass will shine through the floral etching to illuminate the bar, increasing its visibility from the street.

Bar Blue
1 Bank End, SE1 9BU
T:020 7940 8333

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Pause, 80-84 Leadenhall Street (nrst Station/Tube Bank)

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Pause, 80-84 Leadenhall Street (nrst Station/Tube Bank)

Pause is an intimate basement cocktail bar located in the heart of the City’s insurance district close to Bank station and the Lloyds Building. Pause is privately owned by Gina Cohen who previously ran West End glamour spots Sugar Reef and Embassy. Open since July 2004, Pause specializes in quality food and drinks served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. The decor is contemporary and stylish with the layout providing a buzzy atmosphere yet allowing suitable privacy when required. Lunchtimes are ideal for informal business meetings, catching up with friends or even a long, lazy, liquid lunch!. In the evenings Happy Hour from 5pm – 7pm offers a great excuse to meet for drinks after work. For groups of 6 or more areas can be booked in advance. Waitress service is available throughout Pause at all times. Pause is open from 12 noon – midnight Monday to Friday and is available for private hire on Saturdays and Sundays… Later opening is possible for private events.

Pause, 80-84 Leadenhall Street
London, EC3A 3DH
T: 020 7621 0850

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The Gallery Bar – Nr Liverpool Street

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The Gallery, 10 Austin Friars, (nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street)

WATC Review: You will be surprised at just how big the Gallery is until you go inside. Tucked away from the main road of Old Broad Street this pub is a little known gem of many city workers. The pub itself is very vibrant inside with lots of open plan areas so its ideal for groups. The bar staff were friendly enough and you never seemed to have to wait long to get served. We ordered a mixed platter for our friends for which included some strange concepts, Battered salmon pieces were a surprise and the quiche chunks were good, although there appeared to be a lot of garlic in the dishes. The platter was good enough for 5 of us and certainly soaked up the great selection of wine we sampled. Overall the pub had an excellent vibe however the food was a tad disappointing.

10 Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HG
T: 020 7496 9900

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The Anchor – Bankside SE1

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Harry's Bar – Ironmonger Lane, EC2

The Folly Bar & Restaurant

Dion – (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

Patch – (nrst Station/Tube Cannon Street/Blackfriars)

Smithfields Bar & Grill, (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls/Farringdon)

Dizzys Bar, 28 King William Street (nrst Station/Tube Monument)

Wine Wharf, Stoney Street (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

Brew Wharf, Brew Wharf Yard (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

The Firefly, 18 Old Bailey (nrst Station/Tube St Pauls)

Bar Blue, 1 Bank End (nrst Station/Tube London Bridge)

Pause, 80-84 Leadenhall Street (nrst Station/Tube Bank)

The Gallery Bar – Nr Liverpool Street

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