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ISSUE III

AND OTHER STORIES III FROM THE EDIT R: ew Year, New Mag- far east out of , I have a few azine! And with this favourite spots in my home county new year, comes new of Essex. Number one, sitting along N responsibilities as Edi- Southend seafront on a sunny crisp tor of this fabulous publication. I am day having Fish & Chips at none oth- super excited to take on the reigns er than ‘Oliver’s on the Beach’; a lo- of this new role. For anyone who cal café from Jamie Oliver. watched the incredible series, The Crown, I feel like Queen Elizabeth II, Hanging out in Thorndon Park & the no pressure! vast countryside is what really helps me to revive when getting back into Sam Sam and I have thrown together my London journey every Monday some of London’s newest and au- morning. For the rest of the recom- WALLACE ASSISTANT EDITOR thentic finds that can complement mendations you’ll need to call me! So, 2016...what a doozey of year all groups whether visiting London But for now, please enjoy the won- that was! Nonetheless, time to look for the first time, or one-hundred ders the beautiful has and first time! to offer! forward and bring on 2017, and what better way to celebrate the ringing in We briefly touched on my roots in I wish you all a fun & fulfilled 2017. of the New Year than with another Issue II, but for those who skipped issue of The Editor’s Pick. This issue my section on the wonders of musi- Oliver Palmer we will be covering everything from cal theatre (your loss!), I am a proud Group Sales Manager a Cluedo and Monopoly, to the best Essex Boy. Now now, do not close The London EDITION spots to catch a vintage bargain or the magazine…For those of you nab antique vinyl records. Happy who have not dared to travel that reading!

2 Game On Draughts Cafe

e all know that London yes, ‘syzygy’ is in fact a real word, staff better know as ‘game gurus’ to in the winter doesn’t and that will be 21 points thank you help your group pick the best suited tend to be the most, very much. But now, popping out for game and explain the rules. W well, bright of plac- games night is as common as head- es. So how do we remedy the cold ing down to the pub for a night out. So whatever your poison, be it a cu- nights and grey skies? Undoubt- rious game of Cluedo or a tactical edly with a board game evening at Groups of professionals queue up whizz at War Craft, Draughts Cafe Draughts Board Game Café, located for a chance to have a night of board has all you need for a fun team night in a railway arch in the ever-hip area game fun, with a choice of over 600 out. of Hackney, East London. games, great food and snacks, and a range of local craft beers, ales, For more information please visit Draughts is London’s first ever board ciders, and wines for all those late http://www.draughtslondon.com game café, and when it opened in night sessions. The cafe also hosts winter of 2014, it took the city by tournaments, themed evenings and storm, or out of one in fact. The café design workshops with profession- DID YOU KNOW? has turned the common conception al board game designers there to of a dreaded family games night in- teach. The name Jenga is based on the volving a fight with your brother over Swahili word meaning “to build.” ignoring the do not pass go sign or The café prides itself on its experi- getting mad at Uncle Paul because ence, knowledgeable and friendly

3 Namast’ay in Bed Yoga for Bad People

new year has rolled mission of combining the traditional vision channel, all done from the around, and my festive style yoga retreat with time for other comfort of one’s room, yoga mat dietary plan of multiple activities not falling under the cate- included. A mince pies and advent gory of yoga. The ladies explain, “we calendar chocolates have got me are normal people. We want to have One of the most important aspects thinking that perhaps I should adopt fun. And we like yoga.” of a YFBP class is the music- expect the new year, new me mantra. to hear anything from Outkast to Cat Our relationship with YFBP begun Power to Zeppelin to Nusrat Fateh Here at The London EDITION, we at The Miami Beach EDITION, with Ali Khan. It’s not uncommon for the are firm believers in balance. Wheth- pop ups on the beachfront, encour- vibe of the class to feel like you have er that be running marathons and aging guests to detox after a long one foot on the mat and one foot on drinking pints, or being a yogi by day night in our Basement nightclub. the dance floor. and hitting the club at night. That’s Guests loved the sessions so much why we have teamed up with yoga that we thought, why not take this SUN SALUTATION brand Yoga For Bad People, an or- globally and give all EDITION Guests ganisation that believes practising a chance to channel their inner yogi. As well as boosting your yoga with no judgement. circulation and immune system, the mood boost received From January 20th, each guest at through a yoga practice is one Founded by Kate Sisson and Heath- The London EDITION will have ac- of the most beneficial reasons to er Lilleston in 2012, the duo host cess to 30, 40 and 60 minute YFBP practice in the mornings. retreats globally and practise the sessions through a dedicated tele-

4 Pull a Pint: Camden Craft Beer

eer has been brewed in Craft beer has particularly taken off Once your tour is complete, grab the United Kingdom for in London, who is now the host to a drink at The Brewery Bar, which centuries, since approx- the annual Craft Beer Festival, that serves their beers on tap, alongside B imately 54 BC actually, see over 300 international craft a rotating guest list of well known and as the founding land of the glori- brewers, coming together to cele- London street food vendors. ous pub and pint culture, it is safe to brate this drinkable art. say, we know a thing or two about For more information please visit how to brew. So if you are visiting London and www.camdentownbrewery.com craft beer tickles your fancy, head Whilst the UK is known for its cloudy over to one of our local favourites classics such as Guinness or Old Brewery, where Speckled Hen, British beer drink- groups can tour the London born ers are unable to ignore the popu- brewery and sample their produce. DID YOU KNOW? lar growth of the craft beer scene. The tours involve trying lots of beers, In medieval Europe, the average Craft Beer by definition is described learning how they are made, having person drank 220-250 litres of as, “a beer made in a traditional or a full brewery tour, getting to try beer beer a year! As it had undergone non-mechanized way by a small straight from the source and a Q&A fermentation, it was cleaner and safer to drink than the water. brewery.” session, answering all your ques- tions about Camden Town Brewery and the world of beer in general.

5 Market Talk... Your guide to the best markets in London 6 arkets. London has ride unicycles or fit themselves 8. SOUTHBANK CENTRE plenty of them. But through tennis rackets. MARKET M how does one choose Belvedere Road from the soaring plethora of fairs 5. MALTBY STREET London SE1 8XX scattered across the city? Well MARKET Thames River), this market plays here is the ultimate run down. Ropewalk host to independent producers London SE1 3PA and traders every weekend. 1. Located under railway arches It features more than 40 pro- 8 Southwark Street close to London Bridge, this ducers, providing fresh food London SE1 1TL market is home to London’s and beverages for visitors. Find The market for foodies; this much love street vendors. Enjoy specialty meats, spices, sweets market is packed to the brim haloumi fries at Oli Baba’s, the and more. with fresh produce from all over ultimate cheese toastie at The the UK. Whether you are after Cheese Truck and supreme waf- 9. MARKET irresistible truffle cheese or the fles at Robe Walk. Greenwich Market most delicious Victoria sponge London SE10 9HZ cake, this is the place to hit. 6. OLD Greenwich Market is packed to MARKET the brim with unique and origi- 2. Horner Square nal arts and crafts. This market Broadway Market London E1 6EW is particularly well known for its London E8 4QJ The Old packs artisan makers and cottage in- This East London market sells a a fantastic line up. Thursday dustries, giving visitors a chance diverse mix of items from local welcomes an antiques mar- to buy one-of-a-kind pieces that farmers produce, to unique art ket, offering an array of vintage cannot be found anywhere else pieces, one-of-a-kind furniture collectables. Friday boasts a line in the world. Enjoy a stroll along and weird and wonderful clothes. up on unique designers, show- the banks of this borough, listen- The market also boasts a fabu- casing clothing and art. And ing to classical music performed lous coffee and café scene. finally on the first and third Friday live by the students of Trinity of the month, the market hosts College of Music. 3. COLUMBIA ROAD the record fair, welcoming music FLOWER MARKET lovers from all over London to 10. Columbia Road explore vintage vinyl across all Place London E2 7RG music genres. London NW1 8AL If you fancy yourself a bit of Located in the old horse stables gardening, look no further than 7. PORTOBELLO of Camden and overlooking the the ever-popular Columbia Road ROAD MARKET Regent’s Canal, Camden Town flower market; the one stop des- Market is known for its quirky mix tination for plants, shrubs, flowers London W11 3DG of market stalls, food joints and and all gardening accessories. If you have seen the much loved infamous gothic scene. Here Stroll through the rows of floral movie Notting Hill, you are prob- you can find club wear, jewellery, arrangements and pick up some ably familiar with the image of fashion accessories, shoes and tricks of the trade from any of the Hugh Grant walking through the alternative clothing. If you are seasoned stall owners. stalls of Portobello Road Market. not up for shopping, the people Here, search through treasures watching should suffice. 4. at one of the bric-a-brac stalls, MARKET nab yourself a deal on vintage Covent Garden trench coats at one of the cloth- London WC2E 9JT ing shops or walk down the Come to Covent Garden Market pastel palette lanes of Notting to explore the many boutique Hill, coffee in hand. shops, enjoy the quaint cafes or watch the street performers

7 Hit the Town Comedy

If I can help out in any- Located within a 10-minute walk giving them a platform to try new way in this magazine, from the hotel, the Comedy material. The evenings are unpredi- it would be to solve Club has been deemed the best actable and somewhat chaotic, but A the age old question; stand up club in the capital accord- always guaranteed a good time. The where should we go tonight? Well ing to Time Out Magazine. club is run by Harry Deansway, a well I’ve got you sorted. If you are looking known name in the London comedy for a fun night out on the town, why The team at the club can also cater scene and a man who knows pret- night have a laugh at Soho Comedy to groups, creating bespoke come- ty much every exciting comedia out Club or enjoy an evening of live mu- dy evenings for groups and hosting there. Whatsmore, the night is host- sic at Ronnie Scott’s or right here in from a location convenient to you. ed in Aces & Eights, a quaint saloon The London EDITION. So if it is a LOL you are after, Soho bar/ pizza joint, creating the perfect, Comedy Club have got you covered. intimate setting for an evening of We can all admit that British hu- laughs... or cringes. mour is not everyone’s cup of tea, If you are feeling adventurous and but you also can’t deny a chuckle somewhat forgiving, head over to DID YOU KNOW? at the tongue in cheek punch lines Shambles Comedy Club, where re- Most of the historically comedia and sarcastic undertones. And if it is ally, the clue is in the title. Shambles movie, Monty Python and The a laugh you and the group are after, is a fortnightly comedy night hosted Holy Grail was filmed in Hampsted (North West London), next to a look no further than the Soho Com- in North London. It welcomes stand busy junction. edy Club. up Comedians from all walks of life,

8 Hit the Town Music Oasis, and The flamenco and more. clubs, yet a modern reincarnation. Rolling Stones, all incredibly talented With an open fire and cosy velvet and famous British artists and shar- Another noteable spot in the capital seating, there is no better place to ing one commonality; they started is Blue’s Kitchen, in , East hunker down with a hot dickens their careers playing gigs on a stage, London. The perfect venue for a punch and listen to live music. in some dingy bar in London. So it is group dinner and drinks, followed by safe to say, we have a pretty good busting a move on the dance floor Every other Sunday, Punch Room live music offering in the city. to a live brass, soul band. Expect to plays host to up and coming mu- hear all the classics covered, from sicians welcoming talent such as So if live music takes your fancy, Stevie Wonder to Tina Turner and Jones, Tusks and Zak Abel; each ex- here are a couple of recommenda- Earth, Wind and Fire. hibit their unique and soulful sounds. tions. Pop down to Ronnie Scott’s, one of London’s oldest established Alternatively, if you would like to stay clubs. Founded in 1959, sax- in house for the evening, attend a ophonist Ronnie Scott opened session of Raw Punch, a live music DID YOU KNOW? an intimate basement club where evening hosted in Punch Room; our There are more than 17,000 like-minded musicians could meet intimate bar nestled at the back of music performances a year across London’s 300+ venues including and perform to a walk in audience. the hotel. The bar is a fumed-oak the O2 arena - the world’s most The speak easy vibe not only plays panelled den inspired by the com- popular music venue. live jazz, but upstairs guests can fort of manor house libraries and dance the night away to Latin, jive nineteenth-century London’s private

9 Cheers to That Cocktail Sessions

he crew at The London This year, Davide and the team are Italian soldiers during WWI & WWII. EDITION are a unique shining a light on Berners Tavern If these cocktails sound interesting bunch; behind our Bar Bar, located within our beautiful to you, well you’re in luck! Our Bar T Tenders and Front Desk restaurant. January saw the launch Tenders are happy to host group Agents, is a crew of creative indi- of the new cocktail menu ‘Sys- sessions, doing step by step tutorials viduals, from jewellery designers, tems and Surroundings’. Inspired whilst explaining how the ideas came to ballroom dancers and photogra- by unique destinations, their histo- about and where they have drawn in- phers. ries and natural beauty, the menu spiration from… and most important- boasts cocktails that evoke an ex- ly, getting tasters! So when it comes to designing a perience in itself. new cocktail menu, thankfully, don’t have to look very far to capture the A personal favourite from the menu creative genius in creating these is Via Ferrata. Made with alpine cor- DID YOU KNOW? delicious libations. Our bar team is dial, sweet Vermouth and mint, the Gin is the original – and most correct – spirit to use in a Martini. headed up by Davide Segat, who in drink pays homage to the ‘iron road’ Vodka Martinis may be as the Bar world is known to be a heavy climbing route through the Alps and commonly ordered as gin Martinis hitter. Not only is he the man behind the people who used them as a these days, but if you’re after a our fantastic Punch creations, but means of life. The flavours are influ- traditional tipple, gin is simply the correct choice. also the producer of our much loved enced by the local ingredients of the cocktails in the Lobby Bar. area as well as the ration packs of

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