Jess Astbury

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Online Content Executive at DesignMyNight. Rediscovering all of London's gems after three years spent oop north! @Jess_Astbury

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C19th Crypt Turned Tapas Bar

Gremio de Brixton
Brixton

Gremio de Brixton offers a taste of Spain in the heart of Brixton. Another addition to the many Spanish bars in London, but with some unique twists coming in the...
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The Underground Hide-Out

Hide
Mayfair

Hide is a new Mayfair club unlike anything Mayfair is used to. A far cry from the heels and mile-long queues Mayfair is known for, Hide is bringing the informality,...
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New Level of Cocktails In Farringdon

Smiths of Smithfield
Farringdon

Relaunched and refurbished, the 1st level Smiths of Smithfield Lounge and Cocktail Bar offers comfortable and relaxing seating, in beautifully warm tones. The space shifts seemingly from lounge bar during...
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Basque-Country Comes To North London

Pix Bar
Angel

Taking up a pitch in Angel, away from its sister venues in Soho and Covent Garden, is Pix Bar, serving up authentic Spanish tapas; Pintxos (pronounced peen-chos, meaning ‘thorn’ or...
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New Bar in the Old City

Be At One Fenchurch Street
City of London

Be at One Fenchurch Street is one of the latest offerings from the popular cocktail bar giants. The site opened on February 13th, will be located in The City and...
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Floors of Fun in South Ken

3 Cromwell Road
Kensington

Replacing the member's club The Dorsia, this three-storey Georgian townhouse is split into three areas. On the ground floor, the Back Room, serves cocktails as well as featuring live acts...
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A Legend-Dairy Eatery

The Dairy
Clapham

The Dairy, situated in Clapham, is a bar and bistro just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station. The venue opens from 8am in the morning until 2am; ensuring...
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Chinatown Hotel Gets Stylish Makeover

Leicester House
Leicester Square

On the site of the former St John Hotel, One Leicester Square, and its accompanying bar and restaurant, is the latest addition to the stylish Unlisted Collection hotel chain. Focusing...
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Cocktail Bar Behemoth Branches Out

The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus
Soho

The London Cocktail Club's mission statement was to spend 2013 'ripping up London one bar at a time' and they've starting their takeover in style with their Oxford Circus location....
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Canary Wharf Welcomes Tom

Tom's Kitchen Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf

After the success of their two other restaurant bars in Chelsea and at Somerset House respectively, Tom's Kitchen finally comes to Canary Wharf. The venue will feature a 130-seater restaurant,...
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