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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This fancy London bar was just crowned the best in the world
We've got bars on the brain at the moment and it seems like we're not the only ones. Just days after Time Out named London's Best Bar for 2025, Side Hustle at the NoMad London has been honoured with the title of 'Best International Hotel Bar' at the 19th annual Spirited Awards. Covent Garden's Side Hustle is a favourite with us too. 'While you might find more extensive collections of tequila and mezcal elsewhere, few agave-focused bars can match the sophistication of this elegant Latin American-themed spot in the Grade II-listed former Police Station that now houses the NoMad hotel,' reads the Time Out review. 'There's an old-school gentleman's club kind of grandeur to this low-lit space, decked out in dark wood booths, green leather seating, an imposing marble-topped bar and walls covered in vibrant photographs taken on the streets of London and Southern California.' Side Hustle features in Time Out's list of the best hotel bars in London, and has been open since 2021. The NoMad also recently revamped its in-house restaurant, renaming it Twenty8 NoMad. Read our review here. The Spirited Awards take place as part of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and the winners were announced in New Orleans on July 24. The awards are voted on by a panel of 250 industry experts, including London bar pro Mr Lyan aka Ryan Chetiyawardana, who is the international Spirited Awards chair, and who also recently helped Time Out decide on London's best first date bars. Spirited Awards' biggest gong of the night is for World's Best Bar, which was given to Kumiko in Chicago, while the World's Best Cocktail Menu was won by Panda & Sons in Edinburgh.
Gulf Weekly
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Top chefs to redefine art of modern dining
The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has organised an array of grand dining events this month. CUT by Wolfgang Puck will transform into a spectacular stage for a one-of-a-kind culinary collaboration on May 15. Executive chef Brian Becher will welcome Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi for an evening that promises to redefine the art of modern dining. The two celebrated chefs will craft a thoughtfully composed tasting menu, rich in personal meaning and creative expression. It will be held from 7pm, at BD59net per person, and BD30 for a beverage package. Meanwhile, gather with family and friends for the return of Bahrain Bay Kitchen's Latin American-themed brunch, filled with vibrant flavours and festive rhythms. Colourful appetisers, sizzling mains and delicate desserts will make for an unforgettable day tomorrow, May 2, from 1pm to 4pm. It costs BD35 inclusive of soft beverages and BD48 including a selected beverage package. Children under six years dine with the hotel's compliments, and those aged six to 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount. Experience a seafood celebration at Byblos from Tuesday to Sunday, until June 30, from 6pm to midnight. It's priced at BD52 for two people. Embrace the Italian way of unwinding with Bay View Lounge's Aperitivo Experience. It features stunning artisanal boards layered with the country's finest cheeses and cured meats. The a la carte menu will be available, until May 31, from 11am to 11.30pm. Savour the seasons newest creations at re/Asian Cuisine - go for Hokkaido scallop with yuzu and miso, Maine lobster with ginger and lime and Australian Wagyu katsu sando. It is available on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm, and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7pm to 11.30pm. To relax on the weekend, opt for the hotel's spa package. It includes a 60-minute personalised massage paired with an express facial. Unwind further with delicate finger sandwiches and handcrafted sweet delights, while overlooking the stunning views of Bahrain Bay. It is available from Sunday to Wednesday, noon to 9pm and costs BD110 for 90 minutes. For more details, call 17115044 or 17115500.
Time Out
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Photograph: Side Hustle
London's current infatuation with all things agave has spawned dozens of new bars specialising in the Mexican spirits du jour. But while you might find more extensive collections of tequila and mezcal elsewhere, few agave-focused bars can match the sophistication of this elegant Latin American-themed spot in the Grade II-listed former Police Station that now houses the NoMad hotel. There's an old-school gentleman's club kind of grandeur to this low-lit space, decked out in dark wood booths, green leather seating, an imposing marble-topped bar and walls covered in vibrant photographs taken on the streets of London and Southern California. On the menu, you'll find a seasonally-changing menu of half a dozen takes on the margarita, plus six bar classics and another dozen or so drinks categorised as 'refreshing' or 'spirit forward'. Most cocktails are agave-based, but the menu also incorporates a host of trendy ingredients from across the globe, from yuzu and white miso to pandan and cachaça. And for beer drinkers, there's the hotel's own Mexican Sour, a collaboration with King's Cross-based brewery Two Tribes. Alongside this, the bar serves up a solid menu of mostly Mexican bar snacks; zingy guac is served with a hefty pile of crunchy tortilla chips, creamy prawn croquettes come topped with salty, umami shavings of bonito and churros are accompanied by thick chocolate sauce and fudgey dulce de leche crema. Order this On our visit, the star of the show was a chocolate mole margarita, an alchemical concoction incorporating the most unlikely of flavour pairings. Made with reposado tequila, mushroom-infused mezcal, 'agua de chocolat', Ancho Reyes chilli liqueur, chocolate bitters and lime juice, it has all the zing and brightness of a margarita, balanced with the rich, earthy depth of dark chocolate. The Sargeant Pepper is also brilliant: spicy, verdant, medicinal and incredibly drinkable. Time Out tip
