Pop-up Christmas Cafe with Gin Garden Cocktails in Maida Vale

Our friends The Gin Garden are back at The Clifton Nurseries, providing the cocktails for a very tasty sounding pop-up cafe for breakfast and lunch in the run up to Christmas.

"This December The Gin Garden travels to Clifton Nurseries in Madia Vale, West London, to run an enchanting Christmas pop-up café throughout the month of December.
Inspired by their horticultural surroundings, using rare and 'exotic' botanical ingredients, The Gin Garden will be will cooking up a storm during the most magical time of the year. And with The Wandering Chef, Jamie Hazeel(4), in charge of menu development this is set to be a Christmas culinary experience no foodie will want to miss.
The Gin Garden is proud to introduce The Wandering Chef to this exciting project. Jamie Hazeel, globe trotter extraordinaire, will incorporate his innovative approach with intriguing ingredients to produce an unusual and delicious culinary experience. 
Breakfast menu examples include:
Bircher muesli with Barberis (optional Argot Oil booster)
Home made Gravlax with rare pickled Cucamelon
Spiced Stewed Pear and greek yoghurt (optional Manoka Honey booster)
Locally made artisan pastries
Lunch menu examples include:
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Diced Pork Belly and Chilli Cress
Chicken Broth with The Day's Rainbow Vegetables
Leg of lamb, Celeriac Gratin, Peas & Radish salad
Warm Salad of Ham Hock, Shaved Heritage Apple and Roasted Yam
Pear, Nasturtium Root and Pickled Walnuts
Rainbow Beetroots, Goats Cheese and Pumpkin Oil & Hazelnuts
The menu will be complemented by the botanically inspired cocktails and drinks to refresh and revive the weariest Christmas shopper(5). Indulge in martinis of bergamot, saffron and spiced pear; orange blossom gin and tonics; lavender royals; hot chocolates with your choice of extra warmth (chilli or a shot of spicy rum); fresh leaf teas; single estate coffees. Plus all manner of delicious cakes and other treats will be served."

When - 1st - 23rd December, 9.30am - 4.30pm (11.30 - 4.30 on Sunday)

Plus 3 late night shopping nights with full Gin Garden bar:  6th/11th/20th December (till 9pm)

Where - 5a Clifton Villas,  London, W9 2PH

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Link 1 - Clifton Nurseries

Link 2 - The Gin Garden

Santa Baby! Pop-up Cocktail Bar in Shoreditch

Santa Baby is a pop-up cocktail bar opening in Old Street (Hackney Road end) from the 1st to the 22nd December, as part of the Street Feast Xmas Grotto.  They'll be open - as will the Grotto -  every day in that time apart from Mondays.

"Santa Baby! is a pop-up Christmas cocktail bar modeled on a suburban living room in 1950s America. Think retro sideboards, comfy sofas, bad jumpers, good friends, and all the mulled wine and eggnog you can drink.
We have got some of London’s top mixologists and bartenders to create the best seasonal beverages they can. Using 21st Century techniques like nitrogen cavitation, high-pressure distillation and more we have created the finest holiday refreshments you will ever have. We will be serving Mulled Red & White Wines, Mulled Champagne and our Santa Baby Eggnog and Snowballs, as well as homemade mince pies and Christmas cheer, all to a sound track of peerless indie Christmas tunes.
We’ll be running from Saturday 1st of December to Saturday 22nd December, trading from midday to 11pm every day of the week except Mondays (the elves don’t like working Mondays). You can find us in the arches under the railway lines by the corner of Kingsland Road and Old Street. Look for the doorway opposite Shoreditch Town Hall."

When - 1st - 22nd December (not Mondays) 12pm - 11pm

Where - 347 Old Street, EC1V 9LP

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Link - Santa Baby! on Facebook

The Post Office Pop-up Shop in Camden

This Christmas The Post Office are opening a pop-up shop at The Stables Market, offering a range of products, and gift wrapping (by donation) in conjunction with the BBC's Children in Need.

"The Post Office today launches its first ever Pop Up ‘Christmas Post Shop’ ahead of the busy festive period, the first of its kind to be found in the UK is located in Camden Market and is showcasing a range of collectible and retail items. The Pop Up shop will be open seven days a week and customers will benefit from extensive opening hours as well as a range of services including posting and packaging.
To help make life easier for customers a gift wrapping service is also available with all donations going to BBC Children in Need."

When - 30th November - 24th December, 10am - 6.30pm

Where - Unit 17a, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AH

Map

Link 1 - The Post Office website

Pop-ups in London - 30th November - 7th December

Upstairs Downstairs Christmas Dining Experience in The City - Wednesday 5th

This week's new listings in red

Food & Drink

A Taste of Alimentum: Mark Poynton at The Winter Garden in Marylebone
'Back In 5 Minutes' Restaurant & Private Dining Room on Brick Lane - Weds - Sun
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
* Batch & Brisket One Night Pop-up in Kentish Town - Friday 30th
Blanch & Shock's Residency at The House of Wolf in Islington - Tues - Sat
Boisdale on Ice Pop-up Ice Bar at the Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
* Christmas Feast Food Festival in Islington - Starts 6th
* Cured's Streetfood Sunday Brunch in Hackney Wick - Sunday 2nd
* Cornish Bird Speakeasy near London Bridge - Friday 30th
* Dosa Deli's One Night Pop-up in Kentish Town - Friday 7th
Feast First Friday Night Market with Street Food in Hackney - Fridays
* Fingers & Thumbs Pop-up Shellfish Restaurant in Bethnal Green - Starts 6th
* FoodCycle and Forgotten Feast present... An Alternative Christmas in Rotherhithe - Starts 6th
The Foragers Wild Food in London Fields - Sat
Forza Winter Pop-up Rooftop Fonduta Restaurant
Freeze by elit Pop-up Bar at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge
Grub London's Christmas Banquets & Banqueting Space in Camden
* 'The Last Supperclub' 3 Week Pop-up Restaurant in Shoreditch - Starts 6th
* The Novel Diner Presents Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in Vauxhall - Friday 7th 
* Pop-up Christmas Cafe with Gin Garden Cocktails in Maida Vale - Opens 1st
The Real Ale Tap Room Pop-up Pub in Islington - Friday - Sunday
The Rebel Dining Society Presents Death by Burrito in Shoreditch - Weds - Sat
* Sager and Wilde's Wine Thursdays in Shoreditch - Thursdays 
* Santa Baby! Pop-up Cocktail Bar * Street Feast in Shoreditch - Opens 1st
Snr Ceviche's Weekly Pop-up in W10 - Wednesday
* The South West Supper Club's Suckling Pig Special in Clapham - Saturday 1st
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
* 'Supper in a Pear Tree' Life Drawing & Supper Club - Thursday 6th
* Thirsty Thursday's Christmas Cracker in Wandsworth - Thursday 6th
* Upstairs Downstairs Christmas Dining Experience in The City - Wednesday 5th
Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town
WigWamBam Heated Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Wright Brothers' Oyster Shucking Classes in Soho - Mon - Thurs

Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Finisterre's Pop-up Shop & Surf Film Screenings in Soho
* FAO Christmas Pop-up Shop in Marylebone - Opens 1st
* Field Work Pop-up Shop in Shoredtich - Opens 7th
The House of Voltaire Pop-up Shop with Guest Shopkeepers in Mayfair
Jen Rowland's Pop-up Shop in Greenwich
* Joulukauppa Finnish Pop-up Shop in Holborn - Opens 2nd
Kings from the East; A Christmas Emporium at The Old Shoreditch Station 
* Lu Flux Pop-up Shop in Spitalfields - Opens 1st
Marshall's Pop-up Shop at Ben Sherman in Shoreditch
The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea
* The Merchant Fox Christmas Pop-up Shop in Mayfair - Opens 1st
* The New Craftsmen's Pop-up Shop in Mayfair - Opens 3rd
Pop-up Christmas Shopping Arcade at Somerset House
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
* The Post Office Pop-up Shop in Camden - Opens 30th
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
SITSWELL Pop-up Shop near Battersea Park
StartUp Britain's Pop-up Shop for Small Enterprises in Richmond 
* Stighlorgan Bags & Accessories Pop-up Shop in Dalston - Opens 30th
Tinta's Christmas Pop-up Shop in Stoke Newington
* 'We Love Handmade' Pop-up Shop and Kids Craft Workshops in Hampstead - Opens 6th
* Wired's Pop-up Shop on Regent Street - 30th Nov - 5th Dec

Events & Markets

Acklam Village Market off Portobello Road - Saturday & Sunday
* Atomica Gallery 3 Week Art Pop-up in Shoreditch - Opens 4th
Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesdays
* The Chocolate Festival at The South Bank - Starts 6th
* Christmas Events at Wood Street Market in Walthamstow - Thursday 6th
* December Pop-up Vintage Fair in Islington - Sunday 2nd
E17 Designers Winter Warmers in Walthamstow - 
* End of the World lecture & Killer Cocktails with Crystal Head Vodka near Holborn Circus - Wednesday 5th
* Experience Cinema's Christmas Film Season in Hackney - Starts 3rd
Gillette's The Best a Mo Can Get Barber Shop off Carnaby Street 
Hush Presents Classics in the Courtyard Film Screenings in Mayfair - Saturdays
London Fields Brewery's Sunday Folk & Craft Market - Sunday
* Kilburn to Kensal Winter Night Market - Saturday & Thursday
* Nightriser Christmas Shopping Event in Kensal Rise - Thursday 6th
* One Day Christmas Pop-up shop in The City - Thursday 6th
Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
This is Women’s Work! Pop-up Art Show in Chelsea
The Word Art Collective's Exhibition of Emerging Artists in Hoxton
* We Make London Christmas Art and Craft Show in Battersea - Saturday 1st
* Xmas Crafty Pint Craft Classes & Market in Tooting - Saturday 1st
* Yelp's 'Totally Bazaar' One Night Christmas Market in Camden - Thursday 6th

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

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Wired's Pop-up Shop on Regent Street

Technology magazine is always full of lots of really cool stuff...  & now you can get hands on with things like the 3D printer MakerBot, and other gadgets at their pop-up shop near the bottom of Regent Street.  You're not going to be able to 'buy' things in a way that you can walk out with them, but they'll have screens where you can buy things online from within the shop.  It's open for only six days, and they're also holding some prize draws, and some special talks and events.  Definitely worth a visit!

"Come and witness the pages of Wired's December 2012 issue come to life as we host our very own pop-up store in London's Quadrant Arcade from the 30 November to 5 December.
The store will present products, exhibits and demonstrations celebrating the concept of the "New Industrial Revolution" -- where creative thinking meets new technologies to inform manufacturing techniques, product customisation and smart business innovations.
With product exhibits including the MakerBot, ArcBotics Hexapod, Autographer, Hiut Denim and ZBoard, the Wired store will make for an altogether different shopping experience, offering a glimpse of the world in 2013. Check out the highlights from the shop's calendar below for a taste of things to come.
Bear in mind we have limited capacity and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday 2 December
15:00-17:00
Christmas card making with Bare Conductive. Bare's products provide users with a platform for experimenting with and learning about electronics.
Monday 3 December
17:30-19:30
An eccentric cocktail twist on afternoon tea with Hennessy Fine de Cognac, followed by a talk with Nick Lander, author of The Art of the Restrauteur and renowned food columnist for the Financial Times. There'll also be an opportunity to win a bottle of Hennessy Fine de Cognac and a signed book.
19:30-20:30
New Industrial Revolution: Made in Britain. This event will include talks from Hiut Denim Co, Finisterre, Makie, Sugru and more.
Tuesday 4 December
18:30-20:00
Live recording of a brand new BBC Radio 4 series: an evening of storytelling and economic ideas with Tim Harford (senior economist at the FT; author of the Undercover Economist).
Wednesday 5 December
13:00-13:30
Live Recording of The Wired.co.uk Podcast, with Wired.co.uk's editor Nate Lanxon, along with Olivia Solon and guests.
18:00-20:00
Wired teams up with Rapha for a social cycle ride to Regent's Park, before a private short film screenig, drinks and a talk with heads of design from Wired, Rapha, and award-winning British frame designer Tom Donhou."

When - 30th November - 5th December 2012

Where - Quadrant Arcade, Regent Street, Greater London W1B 5HF

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Link - Wired

End of the World lecture & Killer Cocktails with Crystal Head Vodka near Holborn Circus

Fancy some brainy stimulation with your cocktails?  On 5th December Crystal Head Vodka are hosting a very unusual lecture about the Mayan prophesy of the end of the world.  Crystal Head Vodka is the brainchild of Dan Aykroyd, who will introduce it via film (he won't be there sadly - I did ask...) and afterwards there's a chance to try some cocktails.  It's free, but you need to RSVP to get a space - details below.

"Crystal Head Vodka Invites You To An Evening Of Killer Cocktails & Discussion Around What Just Might Be The End Of The World
Hidden beneath St Andrews Church in Holborn lies a locked 13th century crypt, which for one night only on Wednesday 5th December will creak open to play host to Crystal Head Vodka’s unique ‘End of the World’ Lecture.
Inspired by the world of the supernatural and the archeological mystery of the 13 crystal heads, Crystal Head Vodka is the brainchild of iconic actor Dan Aykroyd. With just over a month to go until the world’s predicted end according to the Mayan Calendar - 21st December to be precise – Crystal Head Vodka has taken upon itself to facilitate an intriguing debate around our (possible) impending doom.
Introduced by iconic Ghostbusters and Blues Brothers star Dan Aykroyd himself, via the unearthly medium of film, philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Professor Elizabeth Graham,expert in Mesoamerican archeology, will take to the stand to provide insight into the 2012 prophecy debate, and explore its history and, more importantly, its reality.
Should the 21stDecember really mark the end of the world as we know it, Crystal Head’s mixologists will be on hand to ease your woes with a series of specially-created cocktails and signature serves. This may be one of your last chances to understand the prophecy and sample one of the finest luxury vodka’s on the market.
Time is ticking. Spaces are extremely limited for this event so please RSVP speedily to: 
crystalheadvodka@wcommunications.co.uk"

When - December 5th 2012, 7pm - 10pm

Where - St.Andrews Crypt Holborn, 7 St Andrews Street, London, EC4A 3AB

Tickets - Free, but places are limited and you need to RSVP to crystalheadvodka@wcommunications.co.uk

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Link - Crystal Head Vodka - check out the bottle design!

Christmas Carols & Sipsmith's Spirits Tasting in Clapham

Lily's in Clapham is holding a special Christmas spirit tasting event, overlooking Clapham Common.  There are only 40 tickets available for this - get in touch with them if you want to go!

"On Wednesday 19th December at 19.00, Lily’s in Clapham will be hosting a festive evening of Christmas carols and a winter spirit tasting event on their terrace in association with Sipsmith.
Lily’s & Sipsmith will lead guests onto their terrace, which overlooks Clapham common, for a night of classic carols, a Sipsmith winter spirit tasting, mince pies and a warm glass or two of mulled sloe gin! 
The winter spirit tastings will include Sipsmith’s incredibly popular damson vodka and that old favourite; sloe gin, accompanied by Lily’s special handmade mince pies. Lily’s usual Thursday cocktail hour menu will be available for anyone that wishes to carry on inside with winter cocktails after the event."

When - Weds 19th December at 7pm

Where - Lily's, 32 The Pavement, Clapham, SW4 0JE

Tickets - £10 from rsvp@lilysclapham.co.uk

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Link - Lily's

Sager and Wilde's Wine Thursdays in Shoreditch

Sager and Wilde (Michael and Charlotte) are hosting wine nights in a former bank vault in Shoreditch on Thursday nights until Christmas.  Expect very nice wines, cheese, meat and bread.  Lovely!

Update - August 2013 - They've now announced a permanent bar.  Well done!

"We’re doing it again. We're removing premium wines from their restaurant context and outrageous mark-ups, by rocking them out by the glass under £10. 
84-86 Great Eastern St is currently operating as Bird & Ballard coffee, but was formerly The Foundry; an iconic bar and venue for the last 20 years. Its basement was used to accomodate art, music, live radio broadcasts and poetry events. Celebrated artists from Banksy to Gavin Turk have enhanced its walls. One of Banksy’s artworks, a six metre high painting of a rat with a knife and fork, has been removed for safe keeping. Originally a bank, the venue still boasts original architectural features including giant vaults, safes and marble flooring.
As well as an extensive by the glass selection including solid house wines from £4, there will be cheese from Androuet Spitalfields, meat from Luca at Picco Salumi, Freddie from F.A.T. homemade pickles, e5 bakehouse ‘Hackney Wild’ loaf, and a supreme Sager & Wilde sandwich. And let's not forget the sterling presence of beard from Mike. 
All wine (and beard) lovers welcome."

When - Thursdays until Christmas, 6pm m- 11pm

Where - 84-86 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3JL (The corner of Gt Eastern St and Old Street)

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Link 1 - Twitter
Link 2 - Tumblr
Link 3 - Facebook

Edible Cinema presents When Harry Met Sally in Notting Hill

Edible Cinema, film experience where you get packages of food to eat at key moments during classic movies, has announced it's Christmas treat - two showings of When Harry Met Sally at the refurbished Electric Cinema in Notting Hill.  As you can see in the picture above you can have your drinks while you watch, along with your parcels of food for the different moments in the film.  We previously featured their Halloween showing of Beetlejuice - see details here

"This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to the newly refurbished Electric Cinema in  Notting Hill for two fun and festive screenings of When Harry Met Sally on Sunday 16th December. This classic American romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is one of the feel-good films of the last century and the festive scenes throughout the film  are sure to  encourage the Christmas spirit amongst the audience.
Edible Cinema  is a  collaboration between Soho House, renowned experience organiser Polly Betton, experimental food designer Andrew Stellitano and Bombay Sapphire mixologist Sam Carter.
Edible Cinema is a unique way to experience a film: through aroma, texture and taste. Each guest is supplied with a tray of numbered mystery boxes containing a bite-sized tasting menu tailored to specific moments in the film. A number corresponding to a parcel is displayed just before the crucial moment, signalling guests to get stuck in and enjoy the edible treat. On arrival, guests will also be served a  Bombay  Big Apple cocktail created by Bombay Sapphire.  This delightful festive tipple is BIG on seasonal apple flavours inspired by the New York 'Big Apple' film location of 'When Harry Met Sally', incorporating Bombay Sapphire, apple schnapps, cloudy apple juice, apple bitters and topped up with cider. The cinnamon dust sprinkled over the cocktail gives an air of Christmas and also links to one of the 10 exotic botanicals found deep within Bombay Sapphire - Cassia Bark from IndoChina.
When Harry Met Sally offers some great moments to be translated into food. Hair spray, lip gloss and Sally’s constant culinary demands for items ‘on the side’ will all be highlighted through the packages.
The Electric Cinema will re-open to members and the public in early December offering new and luxurious seating, including horizontal ‘beds’ at the front of the auditorium. Blood-red leather armchairs and matching footstools will offer a stylish, comfortable viewing experience in the heart of Notting Hill."

When - Sunday 16th December at 14.45 and 17.45

Where - Electric Cinema, 191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED

Tickets - Bookable from Friday 30th November from here

Tickets are priced as follows:
Front row sofa (for 2) - £52
Armchairs - £28
Back row sofa – (for 2) £60

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Link 1 - Edible Cinema on Twitter
Link 2 - Electric Cinema

Christmas Events at Wood Street Market in Walthamstow

Wood Street Indoor Market is holding some special Christmas events.  Lots to do, including a Grotto, and carols with mulled wine.

"Wood Street Indoor Market in East London is a unique historical market, and is only a 10 minute walk from Walthamstow Village in E17 or a 2 minute walk from Wood Street overground Station.
This is the place to find cheap second hand furniture, antiques, vintage clothing, and an amazing collection of retro & vintage music, vinyl and shellacs. There is also picture framing, cake decoration and various other Arts and Craft shops, even a shop called "Mothers Ruin" selling artisan liqueurs, that take a year of steeping in gin or vodka...In all there are about 50 units to walk around, and a great little café that does a good old fashioned fry up!
The market has recently begun to find interest from artists and makers who are seeing the potential in the niche retail spaces and in the community of collectors and antique dealers. The quirky indoor markets were originally built as a cinema, but now they have a reputation among shoppers and antique and record collectors as one of London’s secret gems!
Christmas Carols + mulled wine + mince pies+ late night Christmas market - 6th December open till 8pm
Father Christmas & Christmas Grotto -8th Dec & 22nd Dec, 10-5.30pm
Elves & Fairies (Drawing) Competition enter now on woodstreetmarket/competition- draw on 22nd Dec."

When - 6th - 22nd December

Where - 98-100 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3HX

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Link - Wood Street Indoor Market

Upstairs Downstairs Christmas Dining Experience in The City

Upstairs Downstairs is a regular event at The Dispensary Pub & Private Dining Room near Aldgate.  Held on the same night, upstairs starts with a champagne reception, while downstairs is more down to earth.  I went last month, and it was fantastic - full review to follow.  Upstairs you get a full 5 course feast served by a butler who worked at Buckingham Palace for ten years.  The food was incredible too - and this time you're getting a traditional five course Christmas dinner, with goose (Upstairs) while those downstairs will get a pie and a pint.  It'll be a very memorable night!

" One of London’s most charming pub restaurants, in the heart of London’s East End, is offering a Christmas dining experience with a big difference.
Inspired by the hit TV series and in pub’s own cosy bar and grand upstairs dining room, THE DISPENSARY is putting on a series of Upstairs & Downstairs dining events.
The Christmas special; on Wednesday 5th December are the brainchild of The Dispensary’s owner David Cambridge, who for many years was the personal chef to Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, and his friend and colleague Philip Joss, senior footman at Buckingham Palace before joining David as Butler to the Rothschild family.
Says David Cambridge: “The Dispensary is a beautiful building that has always captivated my imagination; I wanted to recreate a unique dining experience based on fine dining of the 1920’s, together with Philip we have worked to bring this magical experience to modern society”.
For those who are dining Upstairs in the grand private room the evening will start with a champagne reception, followed by a five-course dinner including matching wines which will be served by uniformed butlers.
Those dining Downstairs in the pub’s cosy bar will be served a pint of traditional ale, accompanied by a pie created by David from cuts of meat which will be available on the day."

When - 14th November, then 5th December

Where - The Dispensary, 19a Leman Street, London, E1 8EN

Tickets - Upstairs £65, Downstairs £15, from info@thedispensarylondon.co.uk

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Link - The Dispensary

December Pop-up Vintage Fair in Islington

This Sunday Pop-up Vintage Fairs return to the Assembly Hall in Islington for another of their regular events, this time with some live jazz!

"Pop Up Vintage Fairs London will be holding their Christmas Vintage Fair at the Islington Assembly Hall on Sunday 2nd December.
Over 30 stalls selling some of the most gorgeous Christmas vintage gifts for that unique present, not found on the high street. Whether you want to buy clothes for the festive season, a special one-off piece of vintage jewellery and accessories, some gorgeous vintage china for the home, unusual handcrafted vintage inspired gifts, an antique or two, this is the place for all your Christmas shopping.
Why settle for the high street this year, when you can find something truly original at the Pop Up Vintage Christmas Fair.
The vintage tea room will be serving delicious homemade cakes, mince pies, teas & lots of mulled wine to warm you up.
Pincurls and Pout will show you how to recreate that vintage look for your hair and makeup, just in time for the party season.
Jazz singer Emma Divine will be singing some nostalgic Xmas songs to get you in the mood for the Festive Season.
Come along for a Winter Wonderland of Christmas Shopping in Islington – Vintage Style."

When - Sunday 2nd December, 11am - 4pm

Where - Islington Assembly Hall, Town Hall, Upper Street, Islington N1 2UD

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Link - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Facebook

Batch & Brisket One Night Pop-up in Kentish Town

Salt beef specialist The Bell and Brisket is teaming up with Batch Bakery for a one night pop-up at The Grafton NW5 for a night of salt beef, brownies and beer.  What could be finer?

"It's Pay Day!!!!!
Not only that, for one night only Bell & Brisket and Batch Bakery are joining forces: Salt Beef, Brownies & Beer. 
The beautifully refurbished and gorgeous Grafton NW5 will be letting us loose in their kitchen to offer you lovely lot a menu of Brisket's salt beef and pickle combos, coupled with Batch's infamous brownies, (with a twist).
You need to be there. It's amazing food and it's in a pub. There is nothing to complain about. 
See you there.
#HoHoMoo"

When - Friday 30th November from 6pm

Where - The Grafton, 20 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3LG

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Link 1 - Facebook
Link 2 - Bell & Brisket on Twitter
Link 3 - Batch Bakery on Twitter
Link 4 - The Grafton on Twitter

Tinta's Christmas Pop-up Shop in Stoke Newington

Art gallery Tinta have opened a pop-up shop to sell limited edition prints from contemporary artists.  There are prints prices from £30 - £350 - perfect for Christmas!

"We are very proud to announce the opening of our Christmas Pop-Up in N16.
For those of you who were not able to visit us before, now you have no excuse! We shall be on Albion Parade for a whole 6 weeks.
If you have visited before, you still have no excuse! Over the past few months Tinta has welcomed on board a selection of exciting new artists, so each pop-up is different from the last.
We are showing a scrumptious selection of edition art prints, ranging from £30 – £350 so there will be something to suit everyone’s Christmas stocking."

When - 3rd November - 16th December

Where - 4 Albion Parade, N16 9LD

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Link - Tinta

Experience Cinema's Christmas Film Season in Hackney

Experience Cinema are hosting some pop-up film screenings in the run up to Christmas in Hackney Downs Studio and The Round Chapel.  Some films are very Christmassy, like It's a Wonderful Life, Home Alone and Miracle on 42nd Street; others may seem less so, like Die Hard, Goodfellas, and The Life of Brian, but do have great Christmas scenes in them.  & all are great to enjoy on the big screen!

Tickets are generally £12.50 for adults and £9 for chiildren (where it's a children's film), and include a free hot drink

"At Hackney Downs Studio:
Tue 11th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989)
Wed 12th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)
Thu 13th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
ELF (2003)
Fri 14th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
STAND BY ME (1986)
Sun 16th Dec, 2012, 4.15pm. 1st screening: 5.15pm. 2nd screening: 8pm
HOME ALONE (1990)
Sun 16th Dec, 2012, 4.15pm. 1st screening: 5.15pm. 2nd screening: 8pm
HOME ALONE (1990)
Sun 16th Dec, 2012, 7.15pm. Screening: 8pm
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992)
Mon 17th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S WINTER HOLIDAY (1989)
Tue 18th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
SCROOGED (1988)
Wed 19th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)
Thu 20th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
SANTA CLAUS (1985)
Sat 22nd Dec, 2012, 7.15pm. Screening: 8pm
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990)
Sat 22nd Dec, 2012, 4.30pm. Screening: 5.30pm
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
Sat 22nd Dec, 2012, 4.30pm. Screening: 5.30pm
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
Sat 22nd Dec, 2012, 4.30pm. Screening: 5.30pm
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
Sun 23rd Dec, 2012, 4pm. Screening: 5pm
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
LONDON: Hackney Downs Studios
Sun 23rd Dec, 2012, 4pm. Screening: 5pm
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
Sun 23rd Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)"


Where - Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT

Tickets - From here

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"At The Round Chapel
Sat 15th Dec, 2012, 4pm. Screening: 5pm
ELF (2003)
Sat 15th Dec, 2012, 4pm. Screening: 5pm
ELF (2003)
Sat 15th Dec, 2012, 7pm. Screening: 8pm
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)"

Where - The Round Chapel, Powerscroft Rd, London, E5 0PU

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Tickets - Book here

Link - Experience Cinema

Quill London's Pop-up Shop in Bermondsey

Stationery brand Quill London are opening a pop-up shop for one night only on Bermondsey Street this coming Thursday (29th).  It's a great chance to get your hands on some goods that are normally only sold online.

"On Thursday 29th November, for one night only, Quill will be 'popping up' at Cave boutique on uber-trendy Bermondsey street. 
Please join us for a drink from 6-9pm and of course you'll be able to browse our stylish stationery goodies and christmas gifts in person.
We're delighted to be hosted by Cave, an undiscovered gem of a shop dedicated to wines, vintage-inspired flowers and artisan chocolates. Cave is at 210 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ (10 minutes walk from London Bridge stations) 
Why not make an evening of it in the foodie-mecca of Bermondsey Street? Come to us for a drink and a shop, and then go for a bite to eat and glass of trendy manzanilla at my favourite tapas bar Jose's, or some British nosh at award-winning gastropub The Garrison. (Be sure to book in advance, though, they are both always so busy) If you're around before 6pm, pay a visit to the new White Cube gallery next door."

When - Thursday 29th November 6pm - 9pm

Where - Cave is at 210 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ

Map

Link - Quill London

Thirsty Thursday's Christmas Cracker in Wandsworth

Le Gothique in Wandsworth Common is holding a very beery Christmas celebration - A Christmas dinner, plus eight halves of real ale for only £15.  Le Gothique is the venue for both the regular Thirsty Thursday events and the Wandsworth Common beer festivals.

"Please join us for a "cracker" event on Thursday the 6th of December. We like to think an early Christmas with some great beers and friends on hand can olnly be a good thing.
Dinner will be a traditional Roast Turkey with chipolatas, stuffing, cranberry and bread sauce.
Beers will include these 10:
Bath Ales Barney (4.5%)
Bath Ales Darkside Stout (4.0%)
Old Bear Brewery Great Bear (3.9%)
Hog's Back Autumn Ale (4.0%)
Hog's Back A over T (9.0%!)
Moles Perle Anniversary Ale (4.6%)
Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger (5.0%)
Shepherd Neame Gothic Ale (6.0%)
WJ King, King's Old Ale (4.5%)
WJ King Autumn Mist (4.1%)"

When - Thursday 6th December, 6pm - 10pm

Where - Le Goithique, John Archer Way, Off Windmill Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW18 3SX

Cost - £15 + fees from here

Map

Link 1 - Booking page

Link 2 - Le Gothique

Cava & Wine Tasting Night at Boqueria Tapas in Clapham North

Boqueria Tapas are holding a special Cava & Wine tasting night on Tuesday 27th November; lots of wine to taste, with some of their authentic & delicious Spanish food too.

"We will be collaborating with Castillo Perelada Wines creating an entirely delicious 3-course tasting menu which will be available with accompanying cavas and wines from the acclaimed Catalan region Emporda all for £30 per person:
- Cavas
Castillo Perelada, Brut Rosado
Castillo Perelada, Brut Reserva
Castillo Perelada, Brut Gran Reserva

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Wines

Castillo Perelada 3 Fincas, 2009, Emporda

Castillo Perelada 5 Fincas, 2006, Emporda
On the menu...
Olives and almonds
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Pan con tomate
Teruel D.O. ham
Manchego cheese
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Mixed croquetas ( ham and cheese )
Calamares
Catalan beef stew
Cod fritters
Black rice paella
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Desserts

"

When - Tuesday 27th November at 7.30pm

Where - Boqueria Tapas, 192 Acre Lane, SW2 5UL

Tickets - £30 per head From Boqueria here or by emailing info@boqueriatapas.com

Map

Link 1 - Boqueria Tapas
Link 2 - Boqueria on Twitter

Cornish Bird Speakeasy near London Bridge

Cornish Bird is a Speakeasy in Maltby Street, near (ish) to London Bridge on Friday 30th November. It's a collaboration between Cornish Grill & Little Bird London Dry Gin, so expect the best in both food and drink.  They have the amazing Neil Rankin as chef, cooking cote de boeuf in a 3 course menu, and while there are set times to eat on your ticket you can come earlier and stay a lot later.  The last one was so popular that it sold out a couple of days ahead - don't miss out this time!

"For those in the know, Cornish Bird is a 1920s pop-up bar and dining room hidden in the shadows of the Maltby Street arches. A ruinous place where top chefs stoke the coals and Little Bird Gin's crack team of bartenders serve classic cocktails. 
With a little help from jamon experts Tozino and a few of London's niftiest chefs, join Fitzgerald at the bar and Hemingway at the dinner table for a night of revelry and fun.
The Gin Bar opens at 6pm sharp with a special cocktail list, some great red and white wines, Prosecco and London Fields handcrafted beers.
The Menu:
Hand-dived scallops w/ Jamon and paprika salt
Cote de Boeuf or Blackened mackerel escabeche w/ aioli and frites
Poached pear w/ whipped cream and hazelnuts"

When - Friday 30th November, with 4 entry times - 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm & 8pm

Where - Maltby Street Market, 41 Maltby Street, London SE1 3PA

Tickets - £30 + Fees in advance from here

Map

Link 1 - Booking page

Link 2 - Cornish Grill on Twitter

Link 3 - Little Bird on Twitter

Stighlorgan Bags & Accessories Pop-up Shop in Dalston

Slighlorgan, a modern Irish accessories brand, is opening a pop-up shop in Dalston for one weekend only to sell samples as well as their full range.  As you can see from the pic they do really nice bags; go along and treat yourself!

"Come, hang out & find your loved ones some great Stighlorgan accessories for Christmas!
This will also be a sample sale so we'll have unique 'one-off' and showroom samples available for some real bargains!"

When - 30th November - 2nd December, 10am - 8pm

Where - Stamford Works, Gillett St, London N16 8JH
(Just off Gillett square, next to the Vortex Jazz club)

Map

Link 1 - Stighlorgan

Link 2 - Stighlorgan on Facebook 

An Ohde to Canada! Dinner in Brockley

An Ohde (sic) to Canada is a one night pop-up dinner at The Brockley Mess, by chef John Murray.  Now that Thanksgiving has passed, let's hear it for the Canadians, in this special themed night, inspired by Canadian cuisine and divided into 2 seatings (2nd seating now sold out). Diners will be able to choose from a 3 course menu and there will be 'a few surprises' in the evening.

"On the menu: 
Starters
Auntie Rosie's Pierogies with pickled vegetables
or
Montreal smoked meat bagel with coleslaw
Mains
Pumpkin pie with savoy cabbage
or
Burger with dill pickle and sauces
or
Maple glazed salmon with cauliflower and jerusalem artichoke
Dessert 
S'mores
or
Blueberry pie"

When - Wednesday 12th December

Where - 325 Brockley Road  London SE4 2QZ

Tickets - £35 per head for the 3 courses and a welcome drink, from johnlewismurray@gmail.com

Map

Link 1 - 3 Dozen Dining

Link 2 - The Brockley Mess

The South West Supper Club's Suckling Pig Special in Clapham

The South West Supper Club are hosting another night, this time in Clapham, with suckling pig as the main course.  Jimmy, who runs the club, is off to France to host supper clubs in chalets soon after, so this is likely to be the last one for a while.

"Menu
A trio of Canapes
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Starter- Pouting Ceviche, Avocado Cream, Mango Dressing
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Main Course- Sharers Board- Whole Roast Suckling Pig, Spiced Apple Sauce, Cider Gravy, Braised Red Cabbage, Potatoes Roasted in Goose Fat.
(Vegetarian Options available)
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Dessert- Pistachio Milkshake, Strawberry Cream and Shortbread Sandwich, Fresh Clementine and Mint Jellies.
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Petit Fours"

When - Saturday 1st December at 7.30pm

Where - A secret location in Clapham Old Town, revealed on booking 

Cost - £35 in advance for the 5 courses (& a glass of mulled wine) with BYOB from Jimmy at southwestsupperclub@gmail.com

Link - SWSC on Facebook

Festive Wine Night in Clapham

Local fine dining restaurant four o nine in Clapham are hosting a special festive wine night in the first week of December, with a special six course menu.

"The night will focus on big reds, spiced scents and those of the mulled variety as they help you to explore wines that marry perfectly with festive food.
Guests will be greeted with mulled wine and gougères, followed by six other courses including; Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffled cep mushroom and port jus, Roast Suffolk goose breast and confit leg with goose fat roast potatoes, braised savoy cabbage, Brussels sprout purée and Cox apple jus, and Apple and cinnamon tarte tatin, salted caramel and Christmas pudding ice cream. Each of  these seven dishes has been perfectly paired with a wine.
Four o nine’s Festive Foodies Wine Night costs £69 per person.
With only 6 Foodies Wine Nights a year and each focusing on a different region, country or theme, four o nine’s Foodies Wine Nights are truly bespoke events. "

When - Tuesday 4th December

Where - four o nine, 409 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BT

Cost - £69 in advance from rsvp@fouronine.co.uk

Map (The map doesn't capture the location very well.  four o nine is above the 'Clapham North' pub, directly opposite Clapham North tube station)

Link 1 - four o nine
Link 2 - The menu for the night

One Day Christmas Pop-up shop in The City

A group of designers & suppliers are opening a one day Christmas pop-up shop in The City, at The Gildhally & City Business Libraries.  Lots of variety!

"Need new ideas for gifts this Christmas?
Then come along to the Christmas Pop-Up Shop at the City Business and Guildhall Libraries in the west end of the Guildhall complex. It's one day only and stalls range from Fair Trade products through jewellery to tea cup candles.  
Annie’s Silver- silver jewellery & decorations  
DeMEC Ltd – vegetable ivory jewellers   
designwithflairTM – accessories   
Eco-Antique Teacup Candles      
Frillybylily – jewellery using reclaimed vintage bits and bobs 
Historystore Ltd. - historically themed, Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian cards, stationery and gifts   
The House of Eunice - quality scarves, shawls and bedspreads  
Lora Jones - surface alchemy           
Made at Home by Leigh Clothier   
Nicola Crawford - designer jewellery         
Outsider – ethical fashion                         
Paperhaveli- paper products of high quality and rare design
Smith & Strand- silk flowers & brooches   
Willow – beauty products      
Zodingdi – Fair Trade home and fashion accessories    
Don't miss this rare shopping opportunity to meet the designers/suppliers and buy their creations"

When - Thursday 6th December, 11am - 8pm

Where - City & Guildhall Business Libraries, Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH

Map

Link - Event, with links to all the different traders

The Real Ale Tap Room Pop-up Pub in Islington

Update - This has now become a permanent bar!  They announced this on Twitter on 8th February and they are now closed for a refit before opening again towards the end of February.  Great news!

You don't get very many pop-up bars, so this is very welcome.  The Tap Room N1 is a new pub on Upper Street that will only be open for 21 days, but when it is open it will be serving the best of London's and the world's real ales and craft beers.  Oh - and Philip Dundas (Pip's Dish) will be cooking.

When - 23 - 25 Nov,30th Nov - 2nd Dec, 5th - 9th Dec,12th - 16th Dec & 19th - 23rdDec.

Where - 163 Upper Street, London, N1 1RE

Map

Link - The Tap Room N1 on Twitter

Brawn & Glory Presents The Foragers' Nose To Tail Dining in London Fields

Brawn & Glory is a new 'slightly educational' supper club with nose to tail wild and foraged food dining, taking place at the London Fields Brewery, with food by The Foragers.  There's even a chance to try your hand at some butchery!

"Come to the London Fields Brewery and enjoy a three course gastronomic feast foraged from our Great British countryside by The Foragers and craft beer brewed on the premises.  
Watch an expert butchery demonstration showing you how to make the most of every morsel and then have a go yourself!
Price £45 per head includes delicious three course meal, lashings of craft beer and a butchery demonstration"

When:  Thursday 29th of November at 7pm

Where - The London Fields Brewery, 370 Helmsley Place, E8 3RR

Tickets - £45 from here or by emailing brawnandglory@gmail.com

Map

Link 1 - Brawn & Glory
Link 2 - Brawn & Glory on Twitter
Link 3 - The Foragers Mobile Fodder
Link 4 - The London Fields Brewery on Facebook

Pop-ups in London - 23rd - 30th November

Hand Painted Bauble by Jane Howard at The Lovely Merchants Pre-Christmas Market in Mornington Crescent

This week's new listings in red

Food & Drink

A Taste of Alimentum: Mark Poynton at The Winter Garden in Marylebone
'Back In 5 Minutes' Restaurant & Private Dining Room on Brick Lane - Weds - Sun
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bea's Thanksgiving Dinner & Lunch near London Bridge - Ends 25th
Blanch & Shock's Residency at The House of Wolf in Islington - Tues - Sat
Boisdale on Ice Pop-up Ice Bar at the Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
* Brawn & Glory Presents The Foragers' Nose To Tail Dining in London Fields - 29th
* Cava & Wine Tasting Night at Boqueria Tapas in Clapham North - Tuesday 27th
* Cornish Bird Speakeasy near London Bridge - Friday 30th
Feast First Friday Night Market with Street Food in Hackney - Fridays
The Foragers Wild Food in London Fields - Sat
Forza Winter Pop-up Rooftop Fonduta Restaurant
Freeze by elit Pop-up Bar at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge
* Grub London's Christmas Banquets & Banqueting Space in Camden *
* The Real Ale Tap Room Pop-up Pub in Islington - Friday - Sunday
The Rebel Dining Society Presents Death by Burrito in Shoreditch - Weds - Sat
Seasonal Game Menu at Trishna in Marylebone 
Sho Food Doh's November Japanese Pop-up Food in Hackney - Friday 23rd
Snr Ceviche's Weekly Pop-up in W10 - Wednesday
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
* Sunday Feasts in Covent Garden - Yummy Choo's Mauritian Feast - 25th
Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town
WigWamBam Heated Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Wright Brothers' Oyster Shucking Classes in Soho - Mon - Thurs

Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Finisterre's Pop-up Shop & Surf Film Screenings in Soho
The House of Voltaire Pop-up Shop with Guest Shopkeepers in Mayfair
* Jen Rowland's Pop-up Shop in Greenwich *
Kings from the East; A Christmas Emporium at The Old Shoreditch Station 
* Marshall's Pop-up Shop at Ben Sherman in Shoreditch *
The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea
* Pop-up Christmas Shopping Arcade at Somerset House * 
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
* Quill London's Pop-up Shop in Bermondsey - Thursday 29th
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
SITSWELL Pop-up Shop near Battersea Park
StartUp Britain's Pop-up Shop for Small Enterprises in Richmond 
* Stighlorgan Bags & Accessories Pop-up Shop in Dalston - Opens 30th
* Tinta's Christmas Pop-up Shop in Stoke Newington *

Events & Markets

Acklam Village Market off Portobello Road - Saturday & Sunday
Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesdays
* E17 Designers Winter Warmers in Walthamstow - Sunday 25th
* Gillette's The Best a Mo Can Get Barber Shop off Carnaby Street * 
Heidi Locher's Hotel Kalifornia Immersive Exhibition in Shoreditch
Hush Presents Classics in the Courtyard Film Screenings in Mayfair - Saturdays
London Fields Brewery's Sunday Folk & Craft Market - Sunday
* The Lovely Merchants' Pre-Christmas Market in Mornington Crescent - Sunday 25th
Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
* This is Women’s Work! Pop-up Art Show in Chelsea *
The Word Art Collective's Exhibition of Emerging Artists in Hoxton

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

E17 Designers Winter Warmers in Walthamstow

Leena Charles Knitted & Felted Scarves - Day 1

E17 Designers, a community group of artists/designers/makers in Walthamstow have three events lined up for Christmas.  A great opportunity to find special gifts, and support talented people.

E17 Designers  Flash stall at London Farmers Market - Come meet the maker at a one-off shop, buy some hand made gifts from E17 Designers and source from a great selection of stalls at this regular Sunday market, featuring fresh, organic and local produce-from fish to sausages to plants and cakes!

When - Sunday November 25th, 10am –2pm

Where - Town Square ,Selbourne Walk Shopping Centre, High Street, Walthamstow E17 7JN

Map

E17 Designers  Market Day 1 -The first of two seasonal events to bring you a selection of designers work for sale...our party night featuring Suzie’s Kitchen, a pop up wine shop from Walthamstow Wine, and DJ Jake from Heliocentrics will be playing jazz, soul, RnB and latin vinyl (yes, real records) from the golden era of the 60’s and 70’s  £2 entry for a free drink and entry to the goody bag prize draw!  Full info here

E17 Designers  Market Day 2 - Different day,  different designers selling hand made gifts, and chilled music from  Andy Green.. hang out with us for a cool shopping experience in a cosy environment.  £2 entry for a free drink and entry to the goody bag prize draw!  Full info here

When - Friday 30th November - Saturday 1st December 2012

Where - Asian Centre, Orford Road, Wathamstow,  E17 9LN

Map

Link 1 - E17 Designers
Link 2 - E17 Designers Market Day 1 Traders
Link 3 - E17 Designers Market Day 2 Traders