Wunderland East German Winter Bar with food by Licky Chops at Climpson's Arch in London Fields

Climpson's Arch, home of the summer's very successful 'Licky Chops' collaboration with Lucky Chip, is opening for the winter from Thursday - Sunday from Thurs 21st November.  Friday, Saturday & Sunday will be a German-themed winter bar, with German-style food, plus hot glühwein.  On Thursdays it's a sit down dinner at a fixed price, with tickets to be bought in advance.

"It's been another great summer this year at Climpson's Arch, the home of Climpson and Sons Coffee Roastery and we've decided to try our hand at our first winter season.
Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays / Wunderland East / Free Entry
Generous German styled food and drinks, hot glühwein of course, and a cosy Weihnachtsmarkt vibe. Our interpretation of Gemütlichkeit sums it up, which apparently means “cosy, friendly, good food, belonging”. Thurs 5pm-11pm, Sat 12.30pm-11.30pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm. 

When - Thurs - Sun from 21st November 2013

Thursday - 7pm -11pm
Friday - 5pm-11pm

Saturday 12.30-11.30pm
Sunday 12.30-10pm

Where - Climpson & Sons Coffee Roastery, Arch 374 Helmsley Place, E8 3SB

Tickets - Thursday 'Supper Club' dinners cost £35 from Eventbrite here (From Feb 6th)

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Link 1 - Climpson & Sons on Facebook

Link 2 - Climpson & Sons on Twitter

Link 3 - Lucky Chip on Twitter
Link 4 - Licky Chop on Twitter

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Churchill's Port House for Port and Tapas in Soho

Churchill's Port House is a new Thursday - Saturday pop-up in Soho, running from November to February, in Greek Street, where the Bay of Bengal Indian restaurant used to be.  It's bookings only - details below - but you may also be able to get in as a walk-in.

"Churchill's Port House is London's first pop-up port bar, serving a variety of ports & wines carefully paired with tapas dishes.
The Churchill's Port House is brought to you by Churchill's Port.
Founded in 1981 by John Graham, Churchill’s was the first British Port wine company to have been established in over 50 years."

When - Thursday - Saturday, 12pm - 12am

Where - 26 Greek St, London W1D 5DE

Booking - email info@churchills-porthouse.com

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Link 1 - Churchill's Port House
Link 2 - Twitter
Link 3 - Facebook

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Saigon StrEat's Saturday Night Pop-up in Hither Green

Saigon StrEat are popping up every Saturday night at The Cafe of Good Hope in Hither Green.  No booking - just turn up!  Note - they're also at the Plumtree Cafe in Greenwich on Fridays - full info on Facebook here

"When I was little, I was always helping my mum in the kitchen from bashing crab shells to pounding lemongrass…basically the ‘dirty work’. What this means, however, is that despite the South East London accent, I definitely know how to serve up some true authentic Vietnamese comfort food!
Inspired by the sidewalk dining and street food of Saigon, we will be recreating this eating experience here in London; complete with flavourful market fresh ingredients and a rotating menu of authentic Vietnamese street food.
We believe serving healthy and great tasting food goes hand in hand with supporting British local business and having love and respect for our planet."

When - Saturday evenings, 6pm - 10.30pm

Where - The Café of Good Hope, 216-218 Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6RT

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Link 1 - Facebook
Link 2 - Twitter

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Smokey Tails Riverside Pop-up BBQ in Hackney Wick

Smokey Tails is a Thursday-Sunday pop-up in Hackney Wick, specialising in smoked meats & frozen cocktails, from DJ Seth Troxler.  It's been open since early August, and I'm guessing it'll be here until about the end of September.

"A riverside hideaway, a wooden-decked sun-trap boasting exquisite smoked meats, sublime salads, knock-out frozen cocktails and mighty fine deserts
The restaurant is the brainchild of six collaborators, all well qualified in fun, including internationally renowned DJ Seth Troxler and his partner Ryan Crosson (Visionquest) together with Jo Vidler from Secret Productions - the team behind the award winning Secret Garden Party and Wilderness plus Ben Pound from Futureline Productions who is behind the production and design of Paradise Ibiza and Circo Loco events.
Smokey Tails is based at London E9′s Container Yard, 119 Wallis Road and is reminiscent of Berlin's Club der Visionaere. It will be open Thursday to Sunday for the rest of the summer serving up exquisite smoked meats, sublime salads, knock-out frozen cocktails, independent guest ales and mighty fine desserts. The name is a fusion inspired by the smokey meats cooking on the BBQ and the abundance of cocktails on offer – people will not be disappointed.
There will also be the chance to try Seth Troxler’s barbecue sauce which has been passed down from his grandfather and developed over the years when ingredients were added with each generation. The sauce is currently being developed in the USA and this is the only place in the UK where people can taste it.
DJ Seth Troxler says “Myself and Ryan grew up in Detroit and have been smoking and barbecuing in between spinning records and producing for years – our dream was to open a restaurant bar. When Ben from Futureline found this space we knew it had a lot of potential and hey presto, Smokey Tails was born.""

When - Thursday - Sunday

Thursday - 1pm Snacks, dinner from 6pm, Close midnight
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am - midnight

Where - The Container Yard, 119 Wallis Road E9 5LN

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Link 1 - Smokey Tails
Link 2 - Twitter
Link 3 - Facebook
Link 4 - Article in Mixmag

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Street Feast's Friday and Saturdays in Dalston

Update - Street Feast has returned to Dalston Yard, starting Friday 16th May 2014

Street Feast have now moved on from Haggerston, but don't worry - they're back in Hartwell Street, Dalston, where they have feasted before, for both Fridays and Saturdays from 19th July for 9 weeks.  Friday is 5pm - midnight, and Saturday is noon - midnight.  Brilliant.

"Following last year’s success at Haggerston’s Merchant Yard, Street Feast is back with a new location, setting up their Street Food community in Dalston Yard for nine weeks over the summer, starting this Friday 19th June.
Some of the capitals tastiest food stalls will set up camp in Dalston every Friday and Saturday until 14th September, creating a hub of great food and drink including Breddos Taccos'  famous chilli back shot, Baba G’s spiced tandoori lamb and Vinn Goute’s octopus curry and parrot fish cakes.
As well as top street food traders, this year will also feature a fresh juice bar (made with fruit and veg sourced that morning from Ridley Road market), as well as a brunch menu and coffee from Caffeine Canteen. Families can get involved with kid’s workshops going on throughout the summer, as well as cocktail classes and a Gin Lane for the adults. Former model and wine expert Ruth Spivey will be setting up shop with a selection of hand picked wines every Saturday as well as hosting a tasting table so you can try before you buy!
A Mezzanine area will be available for private hire (think Keg parties and BBQs), as well as a program of top chefs and restaurants popping up in the Yard to bring together top quality food with a relaxed street feast atmosphere."

When - Fridays and Saturdays from 19th July until 14th September
Friday is 5pm - midnight
Saturday is noon - midnight

Where - Thames House Carpark, Hartwell Street, E8 3DU

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Link 1 - Street Feast
Link 2 - Street Feast on Twitter


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Frank's Cafe Rooftop Pop-up in Peckham 2013

Update - Open for 2016 from Thursday 19th May 2016

It must be summer - Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar is re-opening in Peckham!  Now part of a tradition, the structure built on top of the multi storey car park provides both excellent food, drink and views.  It's open until September, and it's a definite 'must do'!  

"Frank's Cafe is part of the BOLD TENDENCIES SCULPTURE PROJECT in Peckham. 
Founded in 2007, Bold Tendencies has welcomed over 500,000 visitors to the project since it’s inception in 2007 (60,000 visitors in 2012 alone).
Bold Tendencies is free to visit and has welcomed audiences from local residents 
to international tourists. Press feedback has been universally positive, and leading figures from the art world have offered their praise. 
The popular Frank’s Cafe designed by Practice Architecture (Paloma Gormley & Lettice Drake) occupies a temporary building alongside the sculptures on the roof."

When - 30th June - 30th September
Thursday - Sunday 11am–10pm
Food served 12-2.30pm 6-10pm

Where - 10th Floor, Peckham Multi-Storey Carpark 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST

"The Car Park is a well sign-posted 3 minute walk from Peckham Rye station.
Turn left down Rye Lane, and shortly turn right at the Abbey National building society, at which point you'll see the Multiplex cinema facing you. Take the yellow lift to the right of the cinema entrance to Level 6. Follow signs to Level 10. 
The drive-in entrance to the Car Park is on Cerise Road (SE15 5HQ). Parking is available on Level 6."

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Link 1 Frank's Cafe
Link 2 - Sample menu

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The Mussel Men's Weekend Residency in Hackney

The Mussel Men is a small street food company who have started moving into doing indoor pop-ups.  They've popped up at a few places this year for short runs, but now they're at the Brew For Two cafe in Morning Lane, Hackney for Friday - Sunday all summer.
They are doing a great online prebooking deal- £35 for mussels and chips for 2, a bottle of prosecco and a homemade waffle to share for desert - book here.

When - From June, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 6.30pm

Where - Brew 4 Two, 101 Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6ND

Tickets - £35 from here

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Link 1 - The Mussel Men
Link 2 - Facebook
Link 3 - Twitter
Link 4 - Tickets


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Coppa Bar & BBQ Rooftop Restaurant in London Fields

Update - Coppa is now back for 2014, for Thursday - Sunday from 24th May

Coppa Bar is a summertime rooftop Italian restaurant overlooking London Fields, from the people behind Lardo.  You can sit in beautiful little beach huts like the one above or on other areas of the roof.

"We are a summer restaurant and bar on the roof top of the Hothouse, overlooking London Fields in East London.
We are offering a very loose Southern Italian BBQ and antipasti menu, and items you would find in a friggitoria including spiedini, pizza fritta, zucchini fritte and arancini. The idea is that alongside the antipasti selection, you pick from a selection of shared choices spiedini/ fritte and share amongst your friends."

When - Fridays from 5pm, Saturday & Sunday from 12pm - until Saturday 21st September

Where - Hothouse Rooftop, Access via Martello Street (railway arch end), E8 3QW

Bookings - From here or call 020 8985 2683 - but you can also just turn up

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Link 1 - Coppa Bar
Link 2 - Facebook
Link 3 - Twitter
Link 4 - How to Book

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Lucky Chip's 'Licky Chop' BBQ at Climpson's Arch in London Fields

Climpson's Arch was used for some great events last year including Burnt Enz & Homeslice Pizza's party in August, and Burnt Enz and Cornish Grill's Scallop Sunday in September, and this summer it's playing host to Lucky Chip, who will be barbecuing every Thursday - Sunday.  The menu above is an indication of what to expect.  Sounds awesome!

When - Thurs - Sun from 16th May - Sat 21st September

Thursday 5.30-10pm
Friday 5.30-11pm
Saturday 12.30-11pm
Sunday 12.30-9pm

Where - Climpson & Sons Coffee Roastery, Arch 374 Helmsley Place, E8 3SB

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Link 1 - Climpson & Sons on Facebook

Link 2 - Climpson & Sons on Twitter

Link 3 - Lucky Chip on Twitter
Link 4 - Licky Chop on Twitter

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Sho Foo Doh's Japanese Street Food Residency at Pacific Social Club in Hackney

Update - now 5 nights a week - Tues - Sat - new listing here

Sho Foo Doh have announced a residency at Pacific Social Club in Hackney, to run in the evenings from Thurs - Saturday.  I've eaten Fumio's food on lots of occasions - think really tasty Japanese pancakes & more - and I can't wait for this one.

"Hackney drop out centre Pacific Social Club finally seems close to realising their initial ambition later this month by cementing their habitual pop-uppers Sho Foo Doh to a permanent residency. Since first collaborating in June 2012, the monthly pairing of Fumio Tanga's Sho Foo Doh on food and the Pacific Socialists on booze has been a bit of a hit, with constant full houses, full stomachs and positive vibrations. Now, from Friday 17th May, the culinary darklands of Lower Clapton will finally have a regular rival to the mass of pub pizza and kebabish kebabs when Fumio and his massive hot plate plant themselves at the Pacific every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 17th May (apart from 1st Fridays of the month when wonderful cousin, Bao London will take over and other one-off events). We are open from 6pm and 10pm last order. Bring your own booze with no corkage fee to start with.
Fumio began “Sho Foo Doh” at Chatsworth Road Market in May 2011 selling humble Osaka/Kansai style Okonomiyaki, Japanese savoury pancakes, after taking its name from his grandfather’s sweet shop in Hiroshima that closed nearly 30 years ago, inheriting just his uniforms and a lantern. It soon found fans amongst locals, bloggers and foodies such as Metro, Marina O’loughlin, Debate Your Plate, Jen Eats The Streets. Now the location has changed, the food has changed but the concept remains the same, keeping it simple yet playful, honest and delicious. Fumio will be serving up okonomiyaki in all regional styles (but of course specialising in Hiroshima style! ) and weekly changing sharing dishes such as gochujang marinated tuna with rawegg yolk, fried aubergines soaked in bonito dashi, popular sweet sesame vinegar cucumber pickles and many more that take in influences from Japan’s izakaya (kind of tapas bar with endless menus of plates to share) and Japanese home cooking."

When - Thursday - Saturday, 6pm - 10pm from 17th May

Where - Pacific Social Club, 8 Clarence Road, E5 8HB

Booking recommended - email  fumiotanga@gmail.com 

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Link 1 - Sho Foo Doh on Facebook

Link 2 - Pacific Social Club

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Jimmy's Underground Pop-up Restaurant in Clapham North

Update - This is re-opening on Thursday 8th May 2014.  See the new details here

Great news for London, and especially South London.  Jimmy Garcia, who has been running supper clubs and pop-ups for the last couple of years, is opening a pop-up restaurant for the summer, in Landor Road, Clapham North.  Located under DVine Wine, it's going to be open from Thursday to Saturday from 1st June, with regular events planned including burger nights, supper clubs, brunch, and even guest chefs.  As a South Londoner I'm really pleased that this is happening in my neighbourhood.

"From the 1st June, we will be transforming the cellar of DVine Wines in to a 26seat pop-up restaurant: 'Jimmy's Undergound Pop-up.' We'll be operating a BYO booze policy, and sourcing all of our ingredients from small, independent farmers and suppliers. 
Jimmy's will be placing particular focus on responsibly sourced ingredients, and operating a BYO booze policy in our 26seat restaurant below DVine wines, less than 2min Walk from Clapham North stn. We're open for private parties as well as the following from thurs-sunday
THURS- BURGERS AND BORDEAUX NIGHT- see menu for full details, but Duck or Lobster burger and Sides, dessert, and 1/2 bottle of Bordeaux, just £25! Booking only email jimmy@jgarciacatering.com for enquiries or call 079211 87161
FRI AND SAT- 5 COURSE SET MENU FOR JUST £25- With the menu changing every couple of weeks, with quirky dishes and seasonal, quality ingredients..from 7.30pm
SATURDAY BRUNCH CLUB 10.00am-2.00pm- Farm assured breakfast, or Eggs Benedict or Royale, unlimited coffee.
Here's the deal, buy your wines from DVine wine, and come on downstairs to enjoy an evening in our cosy restaurant!"

When - Thursday - Saturday from 1st June

Where - DVine Wines, 74 Landor Road, SW9 9PH

Tickets - Contact Jimmy on jimmy@jgarciacatering.com for enquiries or call 079211 87161

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Link 1 - Jimmy's Pop-up
Link 2 - Facebook
Link 3 - Twitter



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Kitchen Party Pop-up Dining in Clerkenwell

Kitchen Party is a new space for Summer 2013 featuring a number of innovative pop-ups or dining experiences under one roof, including Dine Mile High Club (of Destination Gothenburg), Russian Revels, and Blanch & Shock.  It opens on Thursday 9th May, just off Exmouth Market, and then will be open every week, Thursday - Saturday.

"Curated by Bourne & Hollingsworth, Kitchen Party’s mission is gather some of London's most exciting chefs and culinary entrepreneurs collaboratively for the first time in one space, under one roof.  
Featuring a rolling programme that welcomes up to five temporary dining (and drinking) experiences at a time, changing every four to six weeks, Kitchen Party will feature some of the biggest names in cutting edge food, including the critically acclaimed Blanch and Shock, The Robin Collective and Rack & Ruin, as well as interactive installations such as Russian Revels and the Dine Mile High Club. The venue will also feature the 4th Wall, London's first wandering bar.
Turning the typical dining tradition playfully on its head, Kitchen Party will in fact be a collective of three or four ‘restaurants’ in one - a menagerie of multiple experiences, tastes, flavours and sights – offering guests something wholly unique each time they visit."

When - Summer 2013, from Thursday 9th May
Thursday - 6pm - 12.30am - Friday and Saturday, 6pm - 2am

Where - 42 Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU

Tickets - To make reservations call 0203 174 1156, or email reservations@kitchenpartypopup.com.  You can also see events and make bookings here

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Link - Kitchen Party Pop-up


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Weekends at The Midnight Apothecary Rooftop Cocktail Bar in Rotherhithe

Update - Back for 2014 - Saturdays only - see details here

The Midnight Apothocary, one of the hits of 2012, has announced it's summer season for 2013.  This year they'll be open every Saturday and Sunday, with Lottie Muir's cocktails all weekend, and food from The Foragers on Sunday.  Plus, there's an opera on the first Saturday!

"Lovers of wild cocktails, campfires, flowers, riverside sunsets, pop-up opera and foraged feasts – you may have found Nirvana, right in the heart of London.
Midnight Apothecary, the legendary rooftop garden pop-up cocktail bar at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe SE16 is returning for another season of magical Saturday nights, starting Saturday 20 April, 5.30pm - 11pm.  And for the first time, Sunday afternoons too…and joined by some special guests.
Hailed as “the hottest pop-up cocktail bar in town” last summer, Midnight Apothecary has invited wild gourmet chefs The Foragers (of Dead Dolls Club fame) to serve up wild food alongside their wild cocktails on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
“We have been busy infusing, distilling and generally cooking up a storm of brand new cocktail creations based on ingredients in our garden and out in the wild” said Lottie Muir, the Cocktail Gardener and creator of Midnight Apothecary.  “What better way to wash them down than with some beautiful morsels from The Foragers?” 
Set up by chefs George Fredenham and Gerald Waldeck who run the Verulam Arms in St Albans, The Foragers is a dining concept which aims “to inspire a movement of respectful and tasteful foraging”.
To coincide with the launch of Midnight Apothecary there will be pop-up opera in the underground Thames Tunnel Shaft from Pop-up Opera who are bringing their production of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) to Brunel's Thames Tunnel Shaft at 3pm on 20 April (you can catch a taster video here: http://bit.ly/ZWdFqa and book tickets here: http://popupoperabrunelelisir.eventbrite.co.uk). AND the museum will also be celebrating the 170th anniversary of Brunel's Thames Tunnel with optional guided descents of the underground Grand Entrance Hall.  So it will be quite a day and night in the beautiful riverside setting of the Brunel Museum.  And only one minute's walk from Rotherhithe Overground station.
Here’s to stoking up the fire, lighting the flares and enjoying some magical nights in the garden."

When - From 20th April
Saturday - 5.30pm - 11pm (Cocktails)
Sunday - 12.30pm - 5pm (Cocktails & Food)

Where - Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, SE16 4LF

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Link 1 - The Brunel Museum

Link 2 - The Brunel Museum on Twitter

Link 3 - The Cocktail Gardener
Link 4 - The Foragers

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