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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 0:16:05 GMT
Hi All,
So I'm seeing All about Eve at an upcoming Matinee and I booked tickets then for Six that evening at 9pm.
I would nearly like to reschedule SIX for the Sunday but I booked through TheatreticketsDirect (Was given a voucher) but anyhow.
I would like to relax at a Champagne or Cava bar establishment both venues, where there isn't a formal dress code (early start traveling into london) and somewhere we could have some tapas style though doesn't have to be spanish small bites.
Is there anywhere you recommend for a chilled out couple of hours, not too loud, champagne or Cava and some small bites to eat while between shows?
In Berlin I could be found/fond of the Moet bar and food court at KaDawe Department store.
Is there anywhere chilled out to spend a couple of hours not in a typical boozer, no loud music playing, and no large groups?
Thank you all.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 7:40:33 GMT
Try Pix Pinchos - in either Soho or Carnaby, which tend to be quiet during the day. The one in Covent Garden is always rammed. If it's a weekday you can also get all you can eat for 15 quid - or you can just have a couple of bites if you prefer. Cocktails and cava and very relaxing - you just help yourself to the food you want from the counter and keep the sticks so they can add it up at the end.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 7:50:18 GMT
How about Notes on St Martin's Lane - notescoffee.com/ (does Tapas and wine in the evening) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 8:28:07 GMT
Jamon Jamon on Charing Cross Road does decent tapas and wine. In terms of a proper champagne bar, the only one I can think of is in St Pancras station, and that is noisy.
In central London on a Saturday though, avoiding large groups is pretty much impossible...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 9:26:46 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 9:50:13 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar.... I don't even know if the one in St Pancras really is a proper champagne bar - I've only ever really seen them in airports and Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush! |
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Post by Mark on Jan 28, 2019 9:52:15 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar.... You're not alone! Between shows for me is usually a cuppa tea in the theatre cafe and an Itsu/Leon/Eat etc. Maybe a cocktail or two at the Escapologist/Be At One if I'm with a friend, or if I'm really pushing the boat out - a Nandos. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:02:49 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar.... You're not alone! Between shows for me is usually a cuppa tea in the theatre cafe and an Itsu/Leon/Eat etc. Maybe a cocktail or two at the Escapologist/Be At One if I'm with a friend, or if I'm really pushing the boat out - a Nandos. hahaha YES if I'm feeling REALLY wild a Pizza Express. (with a voucher naturally) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:21:31 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar....  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:30:19 GMT
and somewhere we could have some tapas style though doesn't have to be spanish small bites Well, technically a tapa is a Spanish small bite hahah. The concept has evolved, but still. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:36:42 GMT
and somewhere we could have some tapas style though doesn't have to be spanish small bites Well, technically a tapa is a Spanish small bite hahah. The concept has evolved, but still. I know that that’s why I specifically said Tapas meaning traditional Spanish food and small bites something more fusion. There’s a bar in Dublin called Fade Street that does tapas but it’s not Spanish cuisine. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:45:02 GMT
Thanks all, it’s more so to escape the noise. It’ll be a Thursday so I’m sure it’ll be as busy as a Saturday.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 10:54:37 GMT
There used to be a pub near me that advertised "English Tapas" which turned out to be small portions of egg and chips.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 11:41:11 GMT
There used to be a pub near me that advertised "English Tapas" which turned out to be small portions of egg and chips. Oh god that reminds me of terrible even catering where they give you 'mini' versions of everything. Though I was entertained at my date to Wicked press night late last year doing his damn best to 'down' a 'mini' burger in one. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 28, 2019 12:24:57 GMT
How about Selfridges Department Store? Or Fortnum and Masons? They usually have champagne bars.
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Post by vdcni on Jan 28, 2019 12:41:04 GMT
There's Champagne and Fromage in Wellington Street but I think the food is more sharing boards than tapas.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 15:51:10 GMT
Oh god that reminds me of terrible even catering where they give you 'mini' versions of everything. Though I was entertained at my date to Wicked press night late last year doing his damn best to 'down' a 'mini' burger in one. Goodness. I'm not quite sure that demonstrating that one doesn't have a gag reflex and can shove a whole bit of meat down their throat in one go is a way to get the ladies but each to their own . . .  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 15:54:17 GMT
Oh god that reminds me of terrible even catering where they give you 'mini' versions of everything. Though I was entertained at my date to Wicked press night late last year doing his damn best to 'down' a 'mini' burger in one. Goodness. I'm not quite sure that demonstrating that one doesn't have a gag reflex and can shove a whole bit of meat down their throat in one go is a way to get the ladies but each to their own . . . I mean really it wasn't. Pretty sure a few others flouncing around the press room were not doubt impressed with the meat... |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jan 28, 2019 16:44:15 GMT
Disclaimer that this in no way a helpful comment, but boy oh boy do I feel like the uncivilised swine that I am...I have never even heard of a champagne bar.... ..anyway, cant stop. Need to catch the Tizer and Irn-Bru bar in Flint before it shuts.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 17:41:28 GMT
How about Selfridges Department Store? Or Fortnum and Masons? They usually have champagne bars. Thanks Burly I was thinking something like that, it tends to be more relaxed and quieter than traditional bars. I like KaDaWe in Berlin which has a Moet bar/Food Court. People tend to stare when you're sitting in a traditional pub with ear plugs lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 17:46:58 GMT
Honestly no 'notions' here, I'd be happy with a Ginger beer in Comptoms but it'll be a long day, early flight into Gatwick, train into London, check-in hotel, get to the theatre, All About Eve then somewhere quiet and relaxing for a few drinks before a late performance of Six. And Cava or Champagne hasn't all the sulphates Prosecco and isn't a knock it back drink either.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 17:50:50 GMT
There's Champagne and Fromage in Wellington Street but I think the food is more sharing boards than tapas. Oooh Vdcni that looks very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 17:54:51 GMT
Try Pix Pinchos - in either Soho or Carnaby, which tend to be quiet during the day. The one in Covent Garden is always rammed. If it's a weekday you can also get all you can eat for 15 quid - or you can just have a couple of bites if you prefer. Cocktails and cava and very relaxing - you just help yourself to the food you want from the counter and keep the sticks so they can add it up at the end. Thanks Abby that sounds perfect. Thank you |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 18:03:29 GMT
There used to be a pub near me that advertised "English Tapas" which turned out to be small portions of egg and chips. Haha yes I've seen similar I suppose it's authentic though Huevos Rotos con patatas Hahahaha |
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Post by Coated on Jan 29, 2019 0:03:32 GMT
The Leopard bar in the Montague hotel near the British museum can be delightfully chilled and not over run by hoi polloi (thought they let me in, that ought to count against them). More of a cocktail bar, but champagne/cava should be on the menu. We had the bar more or less to ourselves between 4-6pm, probably fills up later and has live music from 7pm. Worth visiting for the safari theme on its own (even extends to bar staff) and pretty nice cocktails. www.montaguehotel.com/food-and-drink/the-leopard-bar |
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