A love for cocktails...
I'm not a huge fan of East London (mostly cause I revert back to being the geeky girl at school) so I'm not quite 'down' with the places to go. Needing a cocktail place to visit for some mid week beverages, a friend much better in the know recommended heading to Loungelover. By the same people who run Les Trois Garçons, I was intrigued so didn't hesitate to make the 'trek' out to Shoreditch.
On an otherwise non descript street you stumble across a flashing pink neon light love heart and it's here that you will find Lounge Lover.
The night we went (Wednesday) was relatively quiet and as three ladies, we were a little out of place amongst the numerous couples on date night. By the time I'd arrived to meet the ladies, they were already 2 cocktails down each and ordering their third. Perusing the menu, you soon realise there's more than enough to take your fancy and certainly to suit all tastes. As a person who favours the drinks of teenagers (malibu pineapple is completely underated!), I spotted quite a few I was wanting to try before I even got to the end of the menu. That hardly ever happens.
NOTE: cocktails marked with an * are 2 for £12 till 8pm, or all night on Mondays - don't worry, most of the menu is thus marked so it's not just a scam!
Cocktails are made quickly and damn, they're tasty! Amongst the 3 of us we managed to make a dent on the list of cocktails (more the others than me) but the undisputed favourite? The Strawberry Lolly. If I had to choose one cocktail to drink for the rest of my life, this would be it. Delicious.
They also have a mini food menu should you get the nibbles... the sweet potato fries were good and so were the squid. Check it out here.
The service is top notch (at least the lady we had!), the vibe is relaxed (can't say for what it may be like on a Friday night or weekend) and the venue is amazing. Don't let the 'date vibes' throw you off as there is plenty of space and many nooks and crannies for you (or them!) to hide.
All round winner really. The usual question: would we be back? Yeap.
NOTE: cocktails marked with an * are 2 for £12 till 8pm, or all night on Mondays - don't worry, most of the menu is thus marked so it's not just a scam!
Cocktails are made quickly and damn, they're tasty! Amongst the 3 of us we managed to make a dent on the list of cocktails (more the others than me) but the undisputed favourite? The Strawberry Lolly. If I had to choose one cocktail to drink for the rest of my life, this would be it. Delicious.
They also have a mini food menu should you get the nibbles... the sweet potato fries were good and so were the squid. Check it out here.
The service is top notch (at least the lady we had!), the vibe is relaxed (can't say for what it may be like on a Friday night or weekend) and the venue is amazing. Don't let the 'date vibes' throw you off as there is plenty of space and many nooks and crannies for you (or them!) to hide.
All round winner really. The usual question: would we be back? Yeap.
Lastly, Take a date there. The cocktails will impress and if you don't at first... You soon will!
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Loungelover can be found at:
1 Whitby Street
London E1 6JU
T: 0207 0121 234
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Loungelover can be found at:
1 Whitby Street
London E1 6JU
T: 0207 0121 234
E: info@loungelover.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 6pm - 12am
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 1am
Sun: CLOSED
Aw nice! good spot to turn around a date then ey? lol
ReplyDeleteEast London will grow on you ... hehe