#twp weekend

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EAT

We’ll be going all out (it’s Christmas, why on earth not?) at the NORDIC YULEFEST, which just so happens to be right on our doorstep. We’ll be feasting on four courses of festive grub, all the while sharing pleasantries with Santa and nestling amongst the silver birch trees. Which, by the way, have edible marzipan leaves. Yep. Edible leaves.

  DRINK

Warning: do not enter this event if you’re against wearing various Christmas-themed paraphernalia. Now we’ve got that cleared up… We’ll be dancing on down to a blend of disco, house and general club classics and grabbing something Christmassy at GROTTO OUTRE. As for drinks, we’ll have wine. Always wine.

  VISIT

We’re heading straight to WINTERVILLE and its Spiegeltent to experience all things alternative on our weekend Christmas rampage. First stop: Indeedy Music Bingo, which is EXACTLY what you think it is. Yep, we’re crossing off Christmas classics on our bingo cards. Throw in a Ferris Wheel, ice rink and general fairground fun and you’re pretty much guaranteed to feel Christmassy. We certainly will be.

  SHOP

We’re popping our TWP mittens and pom pom hats on, and braving the chill this weekend, at the MORE LONDON CHRISTMAS MARKET. With the Tower of London as a welcoming backdrop, we’ll be rummaging the stalls for all things Christmassy from cheese to chutney. Cute!

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TWP Weekend

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EAT

  DRINK

Now that we’re feeling a little bit fancy, it’s time to get our glad rags on! We’ll be heading off to LOOKING GLASS COCKTAIL CLUB in Shoreditch, wearing something sparkly from the new Party Collection. We’ll start off in the front bar, supping on a tipple in a teacup before heading (literally, through the looking glass) into the main area for a Tweedledee & Tweedledum. Yes, it’s actually called that. Our inner child is clapping with delight.

  VISIT

THE BRICK LANE GALLERY'S latest exhibition brings together both local and international artists, all with the premise of exploring the limitless possibilities of creativity. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for Marc Stewart’s ‘Blighty Pop’ series. An amalgamation of old postcards, newspaper cuttings and even ciggie packets, these are delightfully colourful works inspired by good ol’ British Pop Art.

  SHOP

If it’s good enough for Miquita Oliver… Apparently the super stylish presenter is a regular here and even picked up a vintage Chanel bag once. If you’re looking for hidden gems, the best advice is to pop in early; those urban East London types flock here on a weekend. As for us, we’ll be rifling through the vinyl, CDs and books. A bit like Dalston itself, the KINGSLAND ROAD OXFAM is a cultural mish mash of seemingly random, but often amazing, stuff. Bring a friend and a flask, and spend an hour here. A splendid use of time.

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EAT

Like Tapas? Good; so do we. Which is why we’re joining Papi’s Pickles for their Sri Lankan Short Eats extravaganza at Well Street Kitchen on Saturday. Settle down to a mammoth five courses inspired by traditional South Indian and Sri Lankan family recipes. We’re actually drooling at the thought…

DRINK

With a suitably full belly, hop on over to Dalston Junction where you can find the rather splendid Farr’s School of Dancing. Named after the dance school that previously resided there, this bar and boozer is all ripped wallpaper and nostalgic fixtures. Sup on one of their locally brewed and sourced craft beers. Aaaaand relax. 

VISIT

If you’re around Hackney this weekend, be sure to head over to The Residence Gallery on Victoria Park Road. This progressive space looks to promote cultural change through fine art. We’re off to Darren Coffield’s Psycho exhibition. Coffield has rearranged the features of the face to jaunting effect. One for closet philosophers.

SHOP

Peruse genres as far reaching as Minimal Wave and Industrial at Kristina Records on Stoke Newington Road. Hailed by the locals as the Queen of vinyl, Kristina specialise in hidden gems and second hand treasures. You can also bring along your own stash for sale or exchange – if you can bear to part with them, that is.

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