• Added: 19th of November 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London W1D 3JN
020 7494 9798

josalen said
Ride the jager train
According to Trivial Pursuits, 'Soho' is a Japanese war cry. If so, let Jrink be your dance battle ground.

Hands up who's been stuck in Soho at 11pm on a Saturday, pissed off because you can't find quite the venue you want, ie. that a) isn't a rip off b) isn't showy offy?

Jrink is small, intimate and serves beautiful coctails. The last time I was there (a Saturday) they played some awesome indie and motown. What really sets it apart though is that they like to have fun. The bartenders bang the pots and pans (or some noisy things, I can't remember exactly what they are as I am usually quite jrunk by Jrink point)when their favourite songs come, and they sing whilst they flare. It's the ideal jager train destination.

• Added: 19th of November 2007
• Area: Cheltenham
• Category: Arts and Culture

Cheltenham GL54 1BQ
01451 832169

josalen said
Talbot Court Galleries
Heading to the Cotswolds for a romantic break? If so make sure you visit this picture shop in Stow-on-the-Wold. Guaranteed you'll find a perfect gift for someone. It's a treasure trove of old maps, wood cuts and antique prints.

Not explaining this very well? Second attempt...

The owner, John Trevers, knows everything about everything and can find you anything. He seeks out beautiful ancient texts from all over the world, lovingly tears them up (I'm sure there is a more technical word for this) and frames them. He has, for example, pages from fashion magazines in the 1870s, coats of arms, pictures from Victorian fairytale books and of course, hundreds of ancient maps. If you have a dad who is a dog enthusiast, a mum who is a costume lover, or a friend who's in love with Italy, you will find the perfect present for them in this shop.

Still not explaining it very well?

It's a bit like an Ollivanders for grown ups. You'll get goosebumps. Visit.