…IDEAL for when you want to dine out on more than just the food.
Us Londoners love a little plate worship. We cross zones north east for delicious Thai crispy pork, queue for hours just to worship at the altar of fresh pasta, black pepper and butter, and snuggle in to bao buns in illicit fashion. But sometimes, you want more from your meal than just great food. With friends, when frivolity is on the agenda and high jinx obligatory, there are occasions when something unique is called for. For those times, check out these; our 5 quirky restaurant experiences to look out for in 2020.
BALLIE BALLERSON – LONDON
Hey, we all want to regress into our early years from time to time. Relive your childhood for a night, imbibing in a ballpit with over a million balls in at Ballie Ballerson, which offers a unique glow-in-the-dark ball-pit party. No, we’re not suggesting you used to get pissed in a ballpit, but you catch our drift. And what could possibly go wrong? If this doesn’t sound like your thing, then search London restaurant deals to find something more suitable.
THE FIRST RULE OF FLIGHT CLUB?
Is you spread the word! Housed all around the UK, Flight Club Darts Bar offers the ultimate social darting experience. This retro-themed bar allows you to enjoy food, drink and darts competitions, all under one roof….erm, a bit like most pubs up and down the country. Anyway, Flight Club also offers gift vouchers for you to buy and share the experience with others you think will fit right in here. All together now; one hundred and eighty!
PUPPY PARADISE
Fancy something a bit tamer? For all you animal lovers out there, the Dog and Scone in Newcastle is definitely one to add to the to-do list if you’re up north anytime soon. This relaxed café doesn’t just offer a range of teas, coffees, scones, and sandwiches, it also has the cutest range of playful puppies you can interact with during your experience here.
Here you can meet Momo, Mallow, Teddy, Noodle, and several other pugs. To help make things stress free, you can book your table in advance to ensure you don’t miss out on hanging out with these adorably cute puppies.
RUN AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS FOR A NIGHT
If escapism is your thing, then Circus will certainly help you do just that. It’s a truly exclusive 30s style cabaret live performance show in London’s Covent Garden, with truly spectacular performances from aerialists, fire-breathers, contortionists, and many more. The show can be enjoyed alongside a selection of quasi-Japanese dishes, cocktails and other special drinks. Amazing!
THERE’S NO BEING SOBER AT BARSOBA
Is fine dining not really your vibe? Us neither. Prefer something a little looser? With locations in Edinburgh, Scotland and Leeds, Barsoba offers signature cocktails, classic disco-era tunes, and a street food menu of pan Asian drinking snacks such as Korean popcorn chicken and tiger prawn tempura.
But it’s the drinks that take centre stage here, with Barsoba’s skilled mixologists ensuring nobody leaves sober. Except for the designated drivers; always drink responsibly guys!
