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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A Star Rises by Hackney Downs

The Star by Hackney Downs
Hackney

Sitting at the edge of the Hackney Downs, labelled the "new" London Fields, The Star by Hackney Downs is the new London pub of choice for "grown up ravers". Head...
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The Rake London - Pub Review

The Rake
London Bridge

Despite, it's small size, The Rake boasts one of the capital's largest and most exciting selections of independent real ales and beers from across the globe hidden in the most...
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Releasing New Records

Northcote Records
Battersea

For those who couldn't get enough of the fun times crammed into Venn Street Records, the team behind one of Clapham's best bars has opened another site on Northcote Road....
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Bring Your Own...Cocktails!

BYOC
Covent Garden

With exposed brickwork, an original fireplace, gramophone and vintage signs from the 1920’s, B.Y.O.C. (or 'Bring Your Own Cocktails') is a secret underground hide-away in the heart of London, providing a totally...
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The Chic Restaurant in the Sky

Sky Garden
City of London

Situated atop one of the City’s most eye-catching skyscrapers, the Sky Garden offers three dazzling destinations at one strike. Established by those incredibly talented creatives at Rhubarb, guests rise to...
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Love is Blind

The Blind Pig at Sael London
West End

The Social Eating House has a secret hidden above it; The Blind Pig, a cocktail bar with New York-esque dark tones, leather bar stools and booths for a social after...
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Discover Love Among The Vaults

Voltaire
City of London

Formerly used by the bank above, a listed Grade II building, The Vaults At Voltaire have had the beautiful architechtural features incorporated into their interior design by Sue Wheldon, founder...
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Find Your Marbles at The Bar

The Corner Restaurant and Champagne Bar
Mayfair

The first restaurant from Keri Moss, joint winner of MasterChef 2012, The Corner Restaurant and Champagne Bar boasts a frequently changing menu with the emphasis on seasonal cooking, using the very best...
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