Eat & Drink
Originally published on Wednesday, 30th July 2008
Bureau
With a glut of members clubs to choose from in London now, new kid Bureau would have to be offering something a bit different to stand out from the rest, and it does.
Yes, it's in Soho, yes, it has that cool downtown vibe (complete with rotating chandeliers), but the difference is that you get your own swipe card which not only guarantees a discreet arrival and exit but also stores your own personal playlist and bespoke cocktail choices.
I haven't actually tested it to see if, once I've swiped in, I descend the stairs to Hot Chip and arrive at my table to see mixologist Julian de Feral, drinks trolley pulled up to my table, putting the finishing touches to my signature Summer Breeze (Genever, elderflower cordial, raspberry puree and fresh mint with a dash of soda) but I'm picturing something along those lines.
In terms of food, the eggs Benedict is a treat and the Bureau sandwich, made with Poilane bread, Gloucester Old Spot bacon, organic chicken and sun-blush tomatoes hits the spot nicely, whether you're after dancing fuel or lunching with your laptop.
The other good bit is that the club's capacity is just eighty, so it's not big - but it's clever.
Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-3.30am • Sat 6pm-3.30am
Place: 13 Kingly Court, W1
Cost: Membership from £175
Web: bureauclub.com
Book: 020 7494 4386