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The House used to be a quiet hideaway on Blue Boar Street. But no longer. Now in its third year this stylish cocktail bar has matured into a buzzing venue to meet friends after work (and take advantage of a generous happy hour) or relax into the evening or at weekends sipping something luxurious.
An ambience of decadence and luxury pervades The House, a feeling of quality that isn’t lost on the clientele who seemed to have dressed up a notch more than usual before heading out. This atmosphere has been created by successfully blending traditional style with contemporary sophistication. The relaxed but stylish cocktail bar feel runs through from the décor of leather chesterfield sofas, big armchairs and modern lighting, to a cocktail menu which ranges from classics such as the Cosmopolitan and Mojito to new recipes created by the House bartenders like the delicious Lemon and Thyme sour or apple and spiced rum Gecko.
But spread over two floors and spilling onto an outside terrace The House offers more than just cocktails and stylish decadence: the upstairs Games Room tends to be a bit quieter with a pool table, board games, books to read and a cozy snug area – The Games Room is available for private hire, can hold 70 and has its own bar (no hire charge, but there is a minimum bar spend); the outside terrace feels like an intimate private garden which, with heaters controlled by the guests, is comfy to sit in pretty much all year round; and all this is topped by friendly and efficient bar staff producing excellent drinks.
However, it doesn’t stop there – recognizing that people need to eat The House offers a range of nibbles including both the more ‘traditional’ Pitta bread and Humus or spiced nuts as well as delicious Thai snacks such as spring rolls and fishcakes, all made through an arrangement with the neighboring Chiang Mai Kitchen.
What would I change? Well, not a lot. The atmosphere is vibrant with a buzz every night of the week; the location off the High Street in the centre of town is perfect for after work drinks, a before dinner aperitif, a meeting venue before heading out, or for a long evening of relaxation; and the cocktail list couldn’t be beaten!
If you’re looking for a friendly, buzzing place to be for an intimate liaison or meeting with friends then The House should be top of your list.
Reviewed by John Hobart |
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