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Portobello Star
Nightlife
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Kick It
AMBIANCE
Cocktail TavernHOURS
Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00am-12:00am; Fri.-Sun.: 9:00am-1:00amRESERVATIONS
NoDOOR POLICY
NonePRICE (COCKTAILS)
GBP 8YEAR OPENED
2008SIGNATURE DRINK
CocktailsBAR
Yes - half dozen stools for bellying up to the barFOOD SERVED?
Yes - sandwiches and homemade baked goodsNOISE
Quiet/Medium on weekdays; Loud on weekendsOUTDOOR SPACE
Yes - a few tables out front during warmer weatherPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
NoTUBE
Ladbroke Grove; Notting Hill Gate
VIBE
Relaxed venue for well-made cocktails, both traditional and creative. Do as its lead mixologist professes: “drink less but better.” Weekends tend to be busier and livelier with DJs providing musical entertainment to go along with your delicious libation.
WHAT WE WOULD WEAR
Casual garb works best here.
GO HERE WITH
A few friends for a drink while catching up; a good, off-the-cuff type place
CROWD
During the week, mellow locals are the patrons of choice. During the weekend, however, the crowd, with encouragement from the DJ, turns more festive.
WHY WE LIKE IT
Drinks are well balanced and made with fresh ingredients.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
The décor: nondescript decoration is neither bad nor good, just bland.
GOOD TO KNOW
DJ on the weekends creates a festive mood. There’s a collection of antique bitters dating back to the 19th century.
CLOSEST COMPS
Lonsdale (London)
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