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Originally published on Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Re-hydration Nation

“Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning… The air is so heavy and dry.” Bananarama may have said it best, but lyrics offer no respite from the NHS’ impending sun-stroke warnings. At UJ we’re taking the responsible route, with a carefully constructed re-hydration program.

We could go with water (free, plentiful), or head to Soho’s latest member’s den Alto (opening tomorrow) to ‘be seen’ in their Grand Palais drawing room, and abuse the membership concierge’s promises of VIP parties and queue jumping.

However, if we had that kind of money, we’d be hot-stepping it to the nearest beach resort. Which is why we’re welcoming the (slightly delayed) opening of The Opera Quarter Bar in Covent Garden on Thursday. Set in Georgian interiors, it melds art installations, music and mixology into one ‘posh squat party,’ open for the Summer only, and directed by Douglas Ankrah of Lab and Townhouse.

Expect guest DJ sets from top bands (including The Holloways and Reverend and The Makers), Bar Star Sets from leading mixologists, and a daily supply of cocktails embracing Tiki, Disco, and Hollywood Glam themes with Japanese Tapas dishes to share.

Our martini glass truly runneth over.

Alto, 15-21 Ganton Street, London W1F 9BN.
Opens tomorrow with a launch party at 10pm. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for guestlist.

The Opera Quarter Bar, 13 – 15 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7PA.
Open from 2nd July, daily 12pm - 1am/11pm Sundays.

by MaM

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