4th October 2006
Cosy Clapham Hideaway
Now I lived 5 mins from this place for 3 years never knew it existed. What a shame. I was dragged along there last night after capoeira in Stockwell, fuming that our regular cheap Portuguese haunt had been overlooked in favour of a new pretender. Why, I asked myself, would we bother going somewhere further away and probably more expensive? Valid questions, I'm sure you'd agree. However, I was pleasantly surprised. While the drinks were very expensive (3.20 for a pint of San Miguel) the numerous upsides made this more than a decent novelty venue. For a start this hidden place is very different to your average Clapham hangout. With comfy pod seats and cushions aplenty, its coziness personified. Dim lighting and cool (if a little bizarre) music add to the tone and get you in a very calm zone. Shishas are available with multiple flavours (7.50 a pop) for those who are that way inclined. There's even a roaring open fire, which will come in very handy this coming winter. Last, but not least, the young lady behind the bar was extremely friendly and gave me a very generous taster measure of the lovely red wine I purchased as an alternative to overpriced, imported beer. I'll definitely go back, maybe on a weekend when they feature jazz and dub DJs. Why not try it out too?
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