Livejournal Meetup
London LiveJournal Meetup
Sunday 26th October 2008
There will be a London Livejournal Meetup happening soon and we hope you can attend. This invite is open to anyone and everyone who is in London and happens to have a LiveJournal.
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Date: Sunday 26th October 2008
At: The Salisbury by Covent Garden
Time: 1pm until 5pm
Event: London Livejournal Meetup, the Downstairs area has been booked
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More Details about Location
The Salisbury by Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Charing Cross and Embankment
Address
90 St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4AP
Prices
PRICES ... to follow
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Additional directions
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http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub620.html - "The Salisbury is an ornate, well preserved gin palace, built at the height of Victorian excess. The interior is a wonder of etched glass, mirrors and mahogany. Coupled with some charming ornate art nouveau light fittings, you begin to appreciate there aren't many of these once commonplace pubs left in such good nick. The touristy excesses of the past have been thankfully toned down (we didn't see any of the tacky T-shirts which were once sold here) and the focus seems to have shifted in the right direction - it was a pleasant surprise to find no less than six ales on offer, even if the majority were the usual suspects. If you come at the busy times (after work, pre and post theatre) the chance to get the best seats is rather limited, but considering our visit found the place with an agreeable atmosphere, very good service and a surprisingly mixed crowd, we didn't begrudge propping up the bar for a pint."
http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=236 - "The Salisbury is one of London's jewels. Having undergone a facelift it emerged more magnificent than ever; re-painted, re-upholstered and rejuvenated. A little over a hundred years ago it opened its doors, completely redesigned and ready to impress.
It was built originally as a restaurant called the Salisbury Stores in 1892 , evident by the double 'S' etched into the windows, but was transformed six years later into the glittering pub we see today. The 1890's was the boom decade for Victorian pubs and this refurbishment was an expensive and lavish affair.
Huge decorative mirrors, cut and etched glass and gleaming mahogany, created a dazzling and extravagant interior. Perhaps the most extraordinary items are the art nouveau light fittings; beautiful bronze nymph figures support long stemmed flowers, with light bulbs at their centre. These electric lights showed Victorian customers that this was an upmarket and modern pub.
The comparatively less exuberant exterior is decorated with fluted columns and mythical figures. Above the entrance a small canopy is supported by two angels, between them, the Cecil coat of arms. The gentleman on the pub sign is the Marquess of Salisbury, Robert Gasgoyne-Cecil, three times Prime Minister from 1885 to 1902. His family once owned the pub's freehold.
The Salisbury offers not only a slice of sumptuous Victorian history, but an international menu with some classic British favourites and up to 6 well kept real ales. The pub is one of just two pubs in the country to receive the Beautiful Beer Platinum Award, so you can expect an exceptional pint. Staff will also help suggest ales to compliment food.
During the day it's a relaxing place for a pint and a pub lunch, in early evening it's filled with office workers and later theatre goers, being well placed for both Theatreland and Covent Garden.
The back bar can be reserved for private parties up to 20 persons. Well behaved children allowed on weekdays 12pm to 5pm. Board games available; dominoes, chess. Wheelchair access to bar only."
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