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The Old Blue Last – Huw Stephens and Front Magazine rock up for March 2012
The Old Blue last is one of Shoreditch’s bastions. It’s a good venue with decent drinks and a good deal of room for manoeuvre, but as well as all
John Snow – Soho’s Sam Smith experience
Sam Smith pubs are hands down the best old style pubs in London and the John Snow is the brewery’s Soho landmark offering and it’s about as class as it gets. Apart
Paper Dress Bar and Boutique, Shoreditch
Shorditch’s latest addition, Paper Dress Bar and Boutique, opened recently with go go boots flying. The new bar is filled with art deco and retro furniture to give it the old dress
The George Shillibeer, Islington
Tucked away in a cobbled square underneath The Pleasance Theatre, The George Shillibeer is the new incarnation of the old Woodstore. It’s big, airy, distinctly decorated with oversized lamp shades and has
Tamesis Dock
I almost broke into a sea shanty as I was about to write this review, but fortunately I managed to pull myself back from the void. Tamesis Dock, on the banks of
The Book Club, Shoreditch
The Book Club, Shoreditch is a gem of a find. To start with it’s massive, with a huge upstairs area, a labyrinthian downstairs and ace hangouts tucked away throughout the two. The
100 Club to close if a sponsor, funder or buyer cannot be found
Live music has been played at the premises of the 100 Club since 1942 and throughout the intervening years more great bands have played there than I’ve had hot dinners, but sadly
