
Tag: cafe



Bristol photos: street art, station, gigs, pubs and rain
I was back up in Bristol playing a show on the weekend, and although my time in the city was brief, I managed to grab some photos on my travels:
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Places I love: the cheap, cheerful and friendly Snax Cafe, Edinburgh
You can’t beat a good, no-nonsense, affordable cafe, and I stumbled across a real gem when I was up in Edinburgh recently called The Snax Cafe – one of three …
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A rainy day in Margate. Photos from a wet and windy May afternoon
Arriving suitably drenched after my deeply unwise walk from Westgate on Sea to Margate, I grabbed a few photos around the town as I headed for hot coffee and beer.
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The Old Cafe in Charing Cross, Soho gets booted out on Monday
I’m really saddened to learn that The Old Cafe in Soho will be booted out of their premises on Charing Cross Road on Monday, 4th May.
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Soho’s The Old Cafe set to be booted out of the former Foyles building
I’m well miffed to learn that The Old Cafe in Charing Cross Road – my favourite cafe in the West End – is set to be booted out by their …
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Berlin street photos – a selection of photographs
I loved visiting Berlin last year, and have already posted up a series of photos from my travels around the city. Here’s my final set of shots from this fantastic city…
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A fantastic cafe for central London: The Old Cafe takes over Ray’s Jazz in the former Foyles store
I was pleased to discover that the charm of the original Ray’s Jazz cafe in the former Foyle’s store on Charing Cross Road has been recaptured in this new venture located in the old …
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Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views
I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team …
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Ghost sign of Fleet Street: Aerated Bread Company
Seen in Fleet Street in central London is this fine example of a ghost sign for the Aerated Bread Company. Ghost signs are the fading remnants of old advertisements – …
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The late night bagel stores of Brick Lane, east London
One of the best places to be in East London after an evening enjoying an ample selection of the finest ales has to be Brick Lane, home of the freshly …
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An afternoon at the Electric Elephant Cafe, Crampton Street, south London
I first visited this little cafe back in December 2011, and it’s great to see that business is thriving and that it’s lost none of its down-to-earth charm.
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Swallow cafe in Brookyln serves up a tasty cream cheese bagel and great coffee
Located in the rapidly gentrifying area around Bogart Street situated between Williamsburg and Bushwick, Swallow Cafe is a great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat.
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Store Street Espresso opens up in Continental Stores in Tavistock Place, London
I was rather impressed by the Store Street Espresso cafe in Bloomsbury, so was keen to check out their new premises at Continental Stores, on 54 Tavistock Place, WC1.
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Coffee and cake at the Greedy Cow Cafe, Margate
Taking shelter from the chilly seaside winter wind, we stopped off at the Greedy Cow Cafe in Margate for a restorative snack – and very much liked what we found.
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Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop
If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat …
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The West coffee shop and liquor bar, 379 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Situated in Union Avenue, Brooklyn, this modest sized coffee bar quickly became our favourite breakfast haunt in the neighbourhood.
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Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants
I have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister …
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Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day
After a rather disastrous coffee at the Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, our quest for a good, strong brew in a pleasant atmosphere had reached critical levels, so we were pleased …
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Small Batch Coffee, Jubilee Street, Brighton serves up a winning brew
There’s not shortage of decent places to grab a good coffee in cosmopolitan Brighton, but one of the finest I’ve found so far is Small Batch Coffee in Jubilee Street.
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Coffee and ruddy good cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London
Putting up a strong challenge to become my cafe of choice when I’m in the Tottenham Court Rd/Covent Garden/Bloomsbury area is the rather lovely Damson Cafe on St Giles High Street.
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Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool – a great cafe in the centre of town
I loved this smart but unpretentious coffee shop in Liverpool’s bustling Bold Street. The coffee was expertly brewed and the food was fresh and delicious – and it was nice to hear Abbey Road playing …
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Foxcroft and Ginger – a small but pleasing Soho coffee house, central London
Run by a husband and wife team, Foxcroft & Ginger opened their Soho coffeehouse in January 2010. Located in Berwick Street in central London, it’s a handy place to pop into …
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Is this Brixton’s least enticing cafe poster? The Hand Wash Cafe, Brixton Road SW9
Located outside the JAMM venue on Brixton Road is the Hand Car Wash & Cafe, as advertised by two well seasoned plastic banners.
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A good strong cup of capuccino at Free State Coffee, Holborn
Situated on Southampton Row (next to Sicilian Avenue) is Free State Coffee, a recently-opened spacious new independent coffee shop that is well worth a visit.
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Knitting and coffee at the SIA Community Arts cafe, Loughborough Junction, London SW9
Situated close to Loughborough Junction station is the S.I.A. Community Arts Cafe, billed as “an imaginative and creative space that is sure to become a meeting point for south London’s …
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Pae White spins out mesmerising yarn patterns at the South London Gallery, Camberwell, London
Running at the South London Gallery in south London until the 12th May 2103 is this mesmerising installation by Los Angeles-based artist Pae White, called ‘Too Much Night, Again.’
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A coffee at the Lantana Cafe, Charlotte Place, Fitzrovia, London W1
With my spirits flagging after a miserable afternoon battling through the crowds of Oxford Street, I found myself in urgent need of a decent cup of coffee – and Lantana Cafe in …
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