Sunday 22 July 2007

Zigfrid Von Underbelly



Its quirkiness is contagious and makes it hard not to let loose! It's like sitting in a friend's living room where nothing matches anything else (eclectic ?) and the most unexpected of things might happen (like french porn suddenly displayed on the giant screen hanging from the wall - seriously! ) Oh and did I mention, it has tree branches hanging from the ceiling resting against square industrial metal pipes ???? How can you not love this place!

Medicine Bar



Makes the best Mojitos and has the greatest music (need I say more than the words Sonar Kollectiv)... I love this place!

Pimps & Pinups


Ok so it's cool and it's quirky! Not only is this place a hair salon (and the prices aren't too bad either! )but if you're lucky you'll go for a haircut and stay for a gig ;)

Neal's Yard - Covent Garden



Well it's not hard to see why I love this place! Even on a gloomy overcast London day (god knows there's many!) this burst of color is enough to make me smile! I also love it because it's almost "hidden" and decidedly odd in its purpose! If ever there was an HQ to the "alternative collective" this has to be it!

Porterhouse - Covent Garden



This place is a must for beer lovers as it has beers from all over the world (to my surprise I even found Greek ones :P ). It also offers live music from various bands to accompany those "merry" nights!But what's much more amazing about this place is the actual interior design. There are split levels and winding staircases enough to walk around and discover another "secluded" drinking area that you wouldn't have known was there from just around the corner. This is the place for mirth and lovers' trysts :)

Ray's Jazz Caffe @ Foyles



This is probably a nice place because not many people know about it :P A chilled-out retreat from the hustle and bustle of Tottenham Court Road! Friendly Staff, jazzy world music in the background enough to make your mind wander without ever being intrusive. Lovely heavy wooden tables (or the stools by the window for a view of people walking up and down Tottenham Court Road). Refreshing 100% real fresh fruit juices and wi-fi for free net access .... it is heaven :)

Spitalfields Market


Well don't need to say much about this place! Retro, Vintage,secondhand or new it's all here waiting for you :P