Half speakeasy half colonial clubhouse, this little art deco bar takes you back to 1930’s New York during the prohibition. It also reeks of British colonialism with leaf-shaped fans attached to the ceiling. The intimate atmosphere, flickering tea lights, subtle seediness and decadence remind me a bit of the kind of place you would find on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. I’ll warn you though the patrons take themselves very seriously so be prepared to look the part and that means dress up. A full blown flapper costume wouldn’t be too much. The men go all out usually with 1930’s suits and hats and there is usually a fully adorned burlesque stripper or two around. Think back to Howard Hughes, Errol Flynn, Ava Gardner at the Coconut Grove and you’ll get the idea (on a small scale, sort of – sorry that was blowing it up a bit). Strangely, they serve Japanese food and sushi, and the cocktails are good.
http://www.positively4thstreet.co.uk/
119 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3EE 020 7388 5380 Monday -Thursday 5pm-11pm Friday 5pm-1am Saturday 7pm-1am Food served: Monday – Friday 5pm-9.30pm
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