Catching up with friends in London for the day is one of my favourite outings. I was there last week to catch up with friend who moved to the Middle East but is home for holiday. Having spent 9 months in a country where no pork product is allowed, she really craved for pork pies, bacon, sausage rolls........ and alcoholic beverages!
After a coffee and a quick bite (contained bacon, of course) at Costa just off Regent Street, we moved on to the next venue in Soho - Aqua Kyoto, sandwiched between Regent Street and Argyll Street. Suited on 5th floor, we sat on the terrace to enjoy the glorious London skyline whilst enjoying a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Telegraph described it as one of London's best rooftop bars. From the ground floor entrance to the actual restaurant/bar entrance, the decor was minimal and in black, presents a chic and mysterious ambiance. Since it was only early in the afternoon and we have much to catch up on, a bottle of wine seems like the best choice. Considering 12% service charge is automatically added onto the bill in most London hospitality establishments, I did expect somebody to carry our wine bucket and glasses to the terrace but no body offered a helping hand. Poor effort in terms of service.
Behind the bar is a huge dining area with a sashimi/ sushi counter in the middle. At the time of our visit there was no diners but I wouldn't mind a revisit to sample their food menu. It is a shame I was too immersed in our conversations that I forgot to capture the London skyline and the venue, never mind!
After a coffee and a quick bite (contained bacon, of course) at Costa just off Regent Street, we moved on to the next venue in Soho - Aqua Kyoto, sandwiched between Regent Street and Argyll Street. Suited on 5th floor, we sat on the terrace to enjoy the glorious London skyline whilst enjoying a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Telegraph described it as one of London's best rooftop bars. From the ground floor entrance to the actual restaurant/bar entrance, the decor was minimal and in black, presents a chic and mysterious ambiance. Since it was only early in the afternoon and we have much to catch up on, a bottle of wine seems like the best choice. Considering 12% service charge is automatically added onto the bill in most London hospitality establishments, I did expect somebody to carry our wine bucket and glasses to the terrace but no body offered a helping hand. Poor effort in terms of service.
Behind the bar is a huge dining area with a sashimi/ sushi counter in the middle. At the time of our visit there was no diners but I wouldn't mind a revisit to sample their food menu. It is a shame I was too immersed in our conversations that I forgot to capture the London skyline and the venue, never mind!
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