Tag Archives: clapton

Best Cocktails of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-08 by tikichris

Let’s celebrate the Best of 2018 with a toast to the most amazing cocktails of the year. The most memorably delicious for me were enjoyed at bars in London, Oxford, and Pittsburgh. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Best of 2018, Best of the Best, Chocolate, Drink, England, Hotels, London, Luxury, Pittsburgh, Travel, USA | Tagged 120 South Whitfield Street, 15206, 15222, Ace Hotel Pittsburgh, BARS, Behind This Wall, Best Cocktails, Best of 2018, Best of the Best, chocolate, clapton, cocktails, Drink, E8, E8 1HY, east london, england, hackney, hotels, London, luxury, MARE STREET, OX4 1AW, Oxford, pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Smallman Street, St Clement's Street, st james's, St James's Place, SW1, SW1A 1PE, The American Bar, The Coconut Tree, The Stafford London, The Whitfield, Travel, USA, Wigle Distillery and Tasting Room, Wigle Whiskey | Leave a comment

The Elephant’s Head, Clapton

Posted on 2018-07-15 by tikichris

The Elephant’s Head in Hackney does crafty cocktails and great pub grub in a moody, Victorian setting. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants | Tagged BARS, clapton, cocktails, Drink, E5, E5 0NS, east london, Food, hackney, lower clapton road, pubs, restaurants, reviews, The Elephant's Head, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best London Bars and Pubs of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-22 by tikichris

London has been a great place to drink for many a year. This year, for me, it seemed even better than before. My favourite watering holes continued to please while a handful of new or bars and pubs otherwise previously unknown to me caught my attention with great service, comfy digs and – most importantly – quality quaffs. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Best of 2015, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, Hotels | Tagged Artesian, Ashley Road, Augustus Harris, Bar Termini, BARS, beer, Best Bars of 2015, Best London Bars, Best London Bars of 2015, Best London Pubs, Best London Pubs of 2015, Best of 2015, Best of the Best, Best Pubs of 2015, bethnal green, Bottega Friulana, Catherine Street, city of london, clapton, Coate Street, Cocktail bars, cocktails, covent garden, CRAFT BEER, Drink, E2, E2 9AG, E5, E5 0NS, EC4, EC4Y 1DE, FLEET STREET, hackney, hotels, London, lower clapton road, luxury, N17, N17 9LJ, notting hill, OLD COMPTON STREET, Portland Place, Portobello Road, pubs, punch tavern, restaurants, Sebright Arms, soho, street food, Styx, Styx Bar, the bonneville, the langham, The Langham London, tottenham hale, W1, W11, W11 2DZ, W1B 1JA, W1D 5JE, WC2, WC2B 5JT, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Chatsworth Road

Posted on 2015-02-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged chatsworth road, clapton, E5, east london, hackney, homerton, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Coming and Going

Posted on 2014-12-26 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged christmas, clapton, E5, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, LOWER CLAPTON, Photography, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best Bars in London – 2014

Posted on 2014-12-16 by tikichris

The options for getting one’s drink on in London continued to broaden and improve in 2014. I truly was impressed with the libations on offer at so many bars around town this year. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Best of 2014, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged #DragonPingPong, Artesian, Augustus Harris, bàcaro, BARS, beer, Best of 2014, Best of the Best, bond street, Catherine Street, clapton, cocktails, conduit street, covent garden, cro-bar, Drink, E5, E5 0NS, east london, Food, hackney, hotels, London, London's Best Bars, lower clapton road, manette street, mayfair, Portland Place, restaurants, soho, the bonneville, the langham, The Langham London, the westbury hotel, W1, W1B 1JA, W1D 4AS, W1S 2YF, WC2, WC2B 5JT, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 2 Comments

London Daily Photo: Lea River Boys

Posted on 2014-09-07 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged canal, clapton, E5, east london, LDP, lea river, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Upper Clapton, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: £5.50

Posted on 2014-09-05 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, CLAPTON POND, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, lower clapton road, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

The Bonneville: Fantastic French Dining in Clapton, E5

Posted on 2014-09-04 by tikichris

So nice I’m going twice! A recent visit to Clapton’s newly opened French eatery, The Bonneville, resulted in such a lovely experience for Kemey and me that we’re heading back ASAP for a repeat – this time with another couple in tow to whom we’ve raved about the place. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged bar, bonneville, cheese, clapton, CLAPTON POND, cocktails, Drink, E5, E5 0NS, east london, Food, french, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, hackney, HACKNEY CENTRAL, London, London blog, LOWER CLAPTON, lower clapton road, Mai Tai, new restaurant review, restaurant review, restaurants, review, the bonneville, the bonneville E5, the restaurant, wine, zomato, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 3 Comments

London Daily Photo: Somewhere Else

Posted on 2014-09-04 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E17 hackney, E5, east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, marshes, Photography, photography blog, street photography, WALTHAMSTOW, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Got a Secret?

Posted on 2014-09-03 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Marshes

Posted on 2014-09-02 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Walthamstow Woodford/Hackney & City

Posted on 2014-09-01 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: At the Bend

Posted on 2014-08-31 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, LDP, lea river, lee valley, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, marshes, millfields park, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: You Too Buddy

Posted on 2014-08-30 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Exploring the Unknown

Posted on 2014-08-29 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E17 hackney, E5, east london, LDP, lea river, lea valley, lee valley, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, marshes, Photography, photography blog, street photography, WALTHAMSTOW, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Knot Know II

Posted on 2014-08-27 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged boat, canal, clapton, E5, east london, hackney, Hackney Marshes, houseboat, LDP, lea river, lea valley, lee valley, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, walthamstow marshes, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road

Posted on 2014-08-03 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: 2SE

Posted on 2014-06-18 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, hackney downs, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: 145

Posted on 2014-06-10 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, homerton, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Dom’s Place – Traditional Turkish Food with E5 Flavour

Posted on 2014-05-26 by tikichris

Since moving to Clapton three years ago, I’ve seen a lot of changes – mostly for the better and particularly along the retail strip of Lower Clapton Road. One of the tastiest has been the opening of Dom’s Place, a casual little low key eatery with a pared down menu featuring “traditional Turkish food with a modern twist.” Continue reading →