The Glade at Sketch, which is one of my regular haunts, recently went under a spellbinding overhaul, and closely resembles that of a fairy grotto. Enchanted forest green carpet, tree and foliage decor adorning the walls and red laser 'firefly' light display fully immersing you into the mystical experience.
Ever eccentric, artistic and altogether 'must be seen at' venue, Sketch's small secret garden den at the side of the well known flamboyant, pink, Gallery restaurant, is a wonderfully, quirky stop off point for some carefully crafted cocktails.
Greeted by fun and equally fantastical staff members, always willing to help and find you a seat in the bijou cocktail lounge, you are quickly made to feel welcomed and at ease, and although I am a regular, everyone I have seen enter The Glade is treated with the same high standard of attention.
The cocktail menu isn't vast, but there are still enough tasty drinks to choose from, and if they don't tickle your fancy, the bar staff are always willing to mix your favourites. Notably the Chocolate Martini is just as enchanting as the venue itself, dangerously so to the point you will want to keep re-ordering them, and hocus pocus, you are slightly more tipsy than you intended. *hic*
The Glade is a perfect cocktail lounge for instagramer's wanting to get that perfect snap, couples wanting to cuddle up on the sofas, or friends wanting a good catch up in the speak easy section of Sketch.
A food menu is available from 7am - 6pm which I am yet to sample. Cocktails run from 6pm - 2am. The venue is always busy, but it is certainly worth a walk in visit to experience the other-worldly bar.
Sketch is one of London's most enticing places and Glade is the most enchanting. Decorated like a mystical forest, with laser 'fairies' skirting around the walls, it offers diners a quiet and ethereal tone. The afternoon tea is excellent with great choice and free refills. I had the lemon meringue dessert which was spot on but the accompanying hot chocolate, was not. Service was friendly and efficient.
Located in the middle of regent st. Beautiful place for having drinks before/after dinner. Calming music and classic decoration take away the stress of the day.
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