Top Five Favourites: 24 January
PipsDish
Restaurant, Covent GardenFounded by cook and writer Philip Dundas, this homely restaurant is located down a quiet central London street. It's the inviting blue façade that initially catches the attention of those wandering folks looking for something different in the area. The delectable food and tastefully decorated interiors make this one of the quirkiest and comfiest restaurants in central.
Australian Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting, Bank
Join the guys at Humble Grape in celebration of Australia Day, a historic day commemorating the arrival of the First British Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. To celebrate, they're hosting an all Australian themed wine tasting. Throughout this relaxed and sophisticated evening, you'll be treated to 6 premium Australian wines accompanied by fine pairings of Spanish cured meats, cheeses and artisan breads.
United Ramen Supper Club
Dining Experience, Goodge StreetIt's chilly outside, but a bowl of Ramen is sure to warm you up! Join United Ramen this weekend for their Japanese supper club, lovingly created using different cultural influences in each dish. Taking place over two days, each day has it's own theme. Saturday sees a return to Japan with a Hokkaido-style pork belly chashu miso ramen; whilst on Sunday, Chinese influences produce a meal of spicy sesame Sichuan pork tantanmen. Yum!
African Drumming
Music Class, Belsize ParkAntidote is a growing community of folk that recognise the value of being un-serious and having an opportunity to shake off the day. They run eclectic music, dance and games experiences every week, aiming to steer people towards a cheerier lifestyle. This week is their West African Djembe drums session, where you'll be introduced to uplifting African songs whilst meeting great new people to befriend - all-in-all washing away those January blues.
Callooh Callay
Cocktail Bar, ShoreditchDefining themselves as The home of the cocktail, this is the mother of East London speakeasies. Hidden down a cobbled east London street, the inconspicuous outside heightens intrigue whilst the quality cocktails, off of their timeless yet conceptual menus, seal the deal. The unique and creative décor displayed in each of the cleverly sectioned areas makes this one of the quirkiest bars to hang out in when with great company.