After Ottolenghi we headed to Bourne & Hollingsworth, a basement prohibition-era style cocktail bar just off Charlotte Street. Again, somewhere I had wanted to go for ages but hadn't got round to. Floral wallpaper, mis-matched chairs, starched tablecloths - described by Time Out as like drinking cocktails in your granny's sitting room - and the most delicious cocktails, some of which were served in teacups with a tiny cucumber sandwich on the side! Definitely my kind of place. Relatively empty considering it was a Saturday night, but this just added to the feeling that we had stumbled upon somewhere special that only a select few knew about. And the fact that we weren't having to shout to hear one another speak meant we ended up staying for a second cocktail, and then a third, and then...
that place looks amazingly done out inside, I love it when you stumble on somewhere with that much style and individuality.
ReplyDeleteI've been so wanting to go here too - the B&H building used to be a department store of the same name run by the grandfather of an old uni friend of mine! It sounds wonderful, as does your delicious Ottolenghi meal - the artichoke sounds especially yummy. What a perfect evening.
ReplyDeleteSUch a pretty blog - I'm glad the card got to you xx
ReplyDeleteCocktails in teacups, how clever. it looks like the kind of place I would enjoy. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this post back when you first posted it, I've wanted to go to B&H. We finally made time on Saturday night and had a fantastic night. The Ginger Daisy was possibly one of my favourite cocktails to date. It started off quiet with some background music (great) but we ended up dancing till close. A great night - thanks for mentioning this place.
ReplyDeletei need to go here! Looks amazing!
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