Showing posts with label Winter Forest bar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winter Forest bar. Show all posts

Monday

Champagne Toasting, Chestnuts Roasting



TIS THE SEASON TO DRINK BOLLY!

... And Moet, of course!

I felt that with December in swing, i'd do a little Christmassy post to get you in the mood.


the lovely Christmas tree at Chelsea's favourite hotspot

I have to admit that I am not overly familiar with the Chelsea area, but at Christmas I do find that the Kings Road really does flourish, and the real jewel in the crown has to be The Bluebird.

A former garage, The Bluebird bar, shop and restaurant is a little bit of a Chelsea institution- and, for you MIC fiends, it is a permanent fixture on your screens.

is there anything quite so festive?
 
Having dropped by The Bluebird a couple of times over summer, I was rather excited when I received an invite to the launch party of their Winter Pop-Up bar, sponsored by Moet et Chandon.

These are dangerous words when you are as obsessed with the sparkly stuff as I am.

constant top-ups of Moet are dangerous- you have been warned

The charming Winter bar stands in front of the Bluebird bar and shop quite some way up the Kings Road, and is open from the 26th November through to the 3rd of January.

With twinkly fairy lights, candles and plenty of drinks to warm your cockles, this really is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day of exercising your credit card.


these little baby burgers were beyond delicious- perhaps my favourite canape, fabulously indulgent!

In London there really are some fantastic festive events going on, but it's the little details that set pop-up events like this apart- they even give you toasty red blankets when the evening turns particularly icy!

At the launch party I treated myself to far too many canapes including these tangy mini burgers, crispy whitebait, zingy prawn and avocado spoons and creamy mushroom croquettes, all washed down with far too many glasses of Moet. 

With chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a heated outdoor area and some lovely bar snacks on offer, I really would recommend The Bluebird for a little Christmas treat.

More details here!

Saturday

Rekorderlig Winter Forest Bar!

The Bar at the Rekorderlig Winter Forest Bar
Me with the lovely Rachel of The Horseferry Girl  
In the woods of Brick Lane...
A cheeky little welcome platter featuring "samples" of a number of lovely Rekorderlig ciders and a croquette which went pretty darn fast...
Rekorderlig Winter Cider cocktails on the menu- absolutely bloomin' delicious and the £5 entry includes one cocktail as well as the tasting platter- scoreeee.
My friend Nicole of Pink Flamingo Kisses opted for the Apple Pie cocktail and was NOT disappointed... Despite having a stonking cold Nicole knocked back two. Steamboat.  
I think they call this cider face... I am wearing a Topshop sweater, Topshop jewellery and teeny weeny Topshop hotpants... Not wise in November really!

Nicole and Harriet of Resplendent and Discover & Escape shared a little Daim bar swiss roll topped with a little Raspberry Mango gellee (£3.50 for a number of little Swedish desserts, or £10 for a taster plate)

If you read my previous post about the Swedish House Makeover competition by cool Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig (read it here if you so desire) , you will be aware that I was popping down to the Rekorderlig winter forest pop-up bar tucked away on Brick Lane.

I thought i'd share some pictures from this lovely little bar with you guys, because if you have the time I strongly suggest you take a trip Eastward and visit! It's seriously worth it.

It really is one of the nicest events i've been invited to and, to quote HCB, 

"I wish there was a place like this open all the time."

Wise old owl she is.

It has been open since October 26th and sadly closes it's doors on the 6th of November, so act fast ladies and gents.

While tickets are sold out online, it is worth popping by as you can pay the £5 entry fee on the door. It really is worth it.

The ticket involves a Rekorderlig taster platter, a free cocktail (or two in my case... lucky devil) and an absolutely fabulous evening with great music.

The best part is that the Old Truman Brewery has been transformed into a magical Swedish forest lined with trees, leaves and wintry lighting. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend popping down if you have a free night this weekend.

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