The UK train station with a brand new rooftop bar this summer
Plus, the world's deepest bar is set to open in London, as part of a huge new £120million attraction
SKY HIGH The UK train station with a brand new rooftop bar this summer
A NEW rooftop bar has opened up on top of a historic UK train station.
Located eight floors above Holborn station in London, La-Yam is a bar with panoramic views of the city, serving up expertly-crafted cocktails.
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A new rooftop bar has opened up on top of a historic UK train station
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Located eight floors above Holborn station, La-Yam is a bar with panoramic views of the city, serving up expertly-crafted cocktails
Credit: instagram/@la_yam.london
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The bar features a "coastal-inspired" design with a Greek-style menu
Credit: instagram/@la_yam.london
The bar features a "coastal-inspired" design with a Greek-style menu that include a Sunday roast, slow-cooked ribs and fresh fish dishes.
The Beach Roast is on every Sunday from 11am to 3pm and a bottomless BBQ is also available from 11:20am to 1:30pm for £42 per person.
Visitors can also get a mezze platter with six small dishes for £25, with options including hummus, roasted cauliflower, pickles and olives, baba ganoush, tzatziki and lahanosalata (coleslaw).
All the dishes have been created by chef Eran Shachaf and have Ottolenghi-inspired presentation.
Drinks include a range of classic cocktails and wines, as well as soft drinks.
Also each week, La-Yam also hosts 'Fridays Above' from 6pm to 11pm featuring golden hour views and music by local artists.
At other times there will also be DJ sets and rooftop yoga sessions.
La-Yam is also dog friendly and available for private hire.
The rooftop bar is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 11pm and from 11am to 3:30pm on Sundays.
A new cultural destination with a Vegas-like dome is also coming to the Holborn area in London.
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The Holborn Dome will be home to office spaces, a cultural space and a 300-person auditorium in central London.
The venue will be located next to Chancery Lane tube station and will also feature a number of retail shops on the ground floor.
One of the main parts of the project includes an auditorium with a double-height domed ceiling.
The auditorium will be used for exhibitions and provide an immersive experience.
Plus, the world's deepest bar is set to open in London, as part of a huge new £120million attraction.
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