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Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 19:55 Mon 02 Aug 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
On the assumption that we are not in lockdown 4 in November, I have just arranged to be in St James's until about 20.30 on Thursday 11th November.
Is anyone expecting to be in town and fancy a late dinner that evening?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 07:45 Tue 03 Aug 2021
by nac
I'm available. Venue?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 22:27 Wed 04 Aug 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
nac wrote: ↑07:45 Tue 03 Aug 2021
I'm available. Venue?
Oxford & Cambridge? I fancy having a look at their wine list. I haven’t been there in a while.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 23:08 Wed 04 Aug 2021
by winesecretary
Do they still have, as a more civilised version of the happy hour, 'Happy Vintage Port Friday Afternoons' there?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 12:10 Thu 05 Aug 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
Sadly there are no longer "happy Vintage Port Friday afternoons" but they do usually have a couple of Vintage Ports waiting in the decanter to be consumed. From conversations I've had with the bar staff, they decant five to six bottles most mornings and normally get through them all by the end of the day. Additionally, there is usually LBV, colheita and a white available. Last time I was there (which was pre-lockdown) the colheita was a jeroboam of 1982 Graham Single Harvest tawny.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 12:23 Sun 22 Aug 2021
by jdaw1
Yes please.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 20:49 Sun 22 Aug 2021
by flash_uk
Yes please
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 23:03 Sun 22 Aug 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:10 Thu 05 Aug 2021
Sadly there are no longer "happy Vintage Port Friday afternoons" but they do usually have a couple of Vintage Ports waiting in the decanter to be consumed. From conversations I've had with the bar staff, they decant five to six bottles most mornings and normally get through them all by the end of the day. Additionally, there is usually LBV, colheita and a white available. Last time I was there (which was pre-lockdown) the colheita was a jeroboam of 1982 Graham Single Harvest tawny.
I stand corrected. According to the website there are still Vintage Port happy hours on Friday afternoon. However, to take advantage of these one has to charge the cost of a glass of Port to a member’s card. I am not a member so have to pay in cash — and therefore do not benefit from Happy Hour pricing.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 00:58 Mon 23 Aug 2021
by MigSU
An unhappy hour.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 16:20 Mon 01 Nov 2021
by nac
Assume this is still happening?
I’m still available.
Suggest drinks at 67 Pall Mall beforehand…
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 17:45 Mon 01 Nov 2021
by flash_uk
flash_uk wrote: ↑20:49 Sun 22 Aug 2021Yes please
Oh, my apologies but I now can't make...
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 22:42 Tue 02 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
It is still happening, although only for three of us.
I’ve not booked at the O&C so if you’d prefer to book us a table at 67, that works for me.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 00:39 Wed 03 Nov 2021
by nac
I’ll see if I can get a table.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 15:20 Wed 03 Nov 2021
by nac
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑22:42 Tue 02 Nov 2021
It is still happening, although only for three of us.
I’ve not booked at the O&C so if you’d prefer to book us a table at 67, that works for me.
Can't get a table in the main lounge area, but will be able to get a table upstairs.
I'll get there early and grab a table.
Assume this is OK?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 00:06 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
That’s fine, unless you’d prefer me to see if I can get a table in the Oxford & Cambridge Club. If you’re not familiar with the wine list there, you might be interested to have a look at it.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 10:12 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by nac
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑00:06 Thu 04 Nov 2021
That’s fine, unless you’d prefer me to see if I can get a table in the Oxford & Cambridge Club. If you’re not familiar with the wine list there, you might be interested to have a look at it.
OK - give O&C a try. We've got a back-up plan if not.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 10:47 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
Table booked for 3 people for 20.30
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 11:51 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by nac
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑10:47 Thu 04 Nov 2021
Table booked for 3 people for 20.30
Who else is coming?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 12:12 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
You, me and Julian
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 15:55 Thu 04 Nov 2021
by nac
I'll be at 67 beforehand if anyone wants to come for a drink there first.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 00:33 Fri 05 Nov 2021
by jdaw1
Are we bringing bottles? Blind or sighted? (I prefer sighted.)
Small placemats?
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 23:18 Sat 06 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
Please do not bring bottles to the O&C. They frown on such a practice and point to the fact that they have a splendid wine list which is very attractively priced.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 23:22 Sat 06 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
nac wrote: ↑15:55 Thu 04 Nov 2021
I'll be at 67 beforehand if anyone wants to come for a drink there first.
I shall be just round the corner in St. James’s Street. When I am finished, I will WhatsApp you both and meet you in the O&C.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 10:23 Sun 07 Nov 2021
by jdaw1
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑23:18 Sat 06 Nov 2021Please do not bring bottles to the O&C. They frown on such a practice and point to the fact that they have a splendid wine list which is very attractively priced.
Noted.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Posted: 11:32 Sun 07 Nov 2021
by Alex Bridgeman
I should also remind you that jacket and tie will be required (unless the dress code has changed over lockdown).