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    Lonsdale

    48 Lonsdale Rd. (Notting Hill)

    London

    (44) 020-7727-4080 | www.thelonsdale.co.uk

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    • AMBIANCE

      Funky Lounge
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Thurs.: 6:00pm-12:00am; Fri.-Sat.: 6:00pm-1:00am; Sun.: 6:00pm-11:30pm
    • RESERVATIONS

      Recommended for weekends
    • DOOR POLICY

      Not difficult
    • PRICE (COCKTAILS)

      GBP 9
    • YEAR OPENED

      2002
    • SIGNATURE DRINK

      Raspberry Mule; Rose Petal Martini; Mayfair Cocktail; Drake's Mojito
    • BAR

      Yes - fun place for chatting up the bartenders about their craft
    • FOOD SERVED?

      Yes - small plates
    • NOISE

      Loud on Thursdays and Fridays; Low/Medium on other nights
    • OUTDOOR SPACE

      No
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      Yes - Genevieve, upstairs member bar
    • TUBE

      Westbourne Park; Ladbroke Grove; Notting Hill Gate
    Lonsdale 1

    VIBE

    Loungey with a 1970s style chic – think purple neon lights and white or red leather seats – oddly endearing. Space is very quiet during the early week, but this is perfect for having the bartenders create a bespoke cocktail for you. Later in the week, the energy level ramps up.

    WHAT WE WOULD WEAR

    Smart casual earlier in the week; party clothes later in the week (sexy little top or cute dress)

    GO HERE WITH

    A big group of friends; yourself (during the quieter days early in the week)

    CROWD

    20-/30-somethings rule here, although the bartenders do attract cocktail connoisseurs with their high-quality ingredients.

    WHY WE LIKE IT

    Bartenders are true mixologists; they take great pleasure in their craft and use only the finest and freshest of ingredients.

    WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

    The lack of a critical mass of folks early in the week can be kind of a bummer. While great for conversation, the space screams for a higher number of bodies than single-digits.

    GOOD TO KNOW

    Recipe for the Drake’s Mojito stems back to 1586. Food is surprisingly delicious, although it comes in small portions. Check out the beef tataki and sea bass which are supposed to be pretty tasty.

    CLOSEST COMPS

    Loungelover (London); Ling Ling at Hakkasan (London)


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