Bourne & Hollingsworth

5 Reviews on “Bourne & Hollingsworth”

• Lisa Mayson

  Wasn’t sure what to expect but what a great night! We have not stopped raving about this place……it’s a very unassuming bar until you head downstairs. We took the VIP area which was a very cool experience. We also want thank Marcello for making it an awesome experience to remember.

  February 6, 2017, 9:48 pm

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• Why Waste Annual Leave?

  Visited this lovely airy space for brunch with a group of bloggers, in first my first ever bloggers brunch and I must say, it was nice to have a bit of a break from afternoon tea, which often tends to dominate so many blogger events! Located in what feels like the middle of nowhwere, I wondered if I was actually going the right way when I was walking there but was surprised at how busy a place like this was on a Saturday morning as I would have imagined it would be mostly a bustling weekday jaunt for the commuter crowds. In any case, I started off with ordering a fresh mint tea. I was a little disappointed to find that the cup was dirty. I’m not usually one to complain about these things but I do feel clean crockery is a simple enough thing to get right! But they quickly corrected that and once the group arrived, we proceeded on with choosing food…..well after about half an hour of chatting that is!Most of us ended up going for egg based savoury options and the potato hash choices were proving popular. Feeling guilty about the lack of vegetables I had been getting through that week, I opted for the duck fried egg with potato hash and curried broccoli and cauliflower. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dish was incredibly filing and tasted great for what it was supposed to be but I’m not sure if I personally think that curried flavour vegetables work with fried eggs for breakfast….next time, I’ll let my heart choose not my guilt!The sweet options looked quite tempting to including waffles and dropped scones and I might be rebellious and try those next times but by and large, the breakfasts were going down a treat with all the other bloggers in the room. Now, I’m not a coffee drinker but there was a consensus view that the coffee art could have been a little prettier for photography purposes of course. You can see what the blogger priorities are can’t you when it comes to lunch!We overstayed our turnaround time but to give credit to the restaurant, they tried really hard to leave us alone for as long as possible and even when they finally politely asked us that we may need to vacate, the lady who asked looked ever so guilty and did so in such a nice and apologetic way. whywasteannualleave.com

  January 7, 2016, 1:59 am

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• Becks Dobson

  Hidden in plain sight on a corner, down some nondescript wrought iron stairs, lies Bourne & Hollingsworth. From the same family as the Rev JW Simpson, and big sister to the newly opened B&H Buildings in Clerkenwell, Bourne & Hollingsworth is petal prohibition. A small square of a room with distressed furniture around the edges and a Victorian fireplace along one of the very floral walls, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into your great grandmother’s living room. At first glance, it might feel a little odd but a couple of strong cocktails later, you’ll find yourself in full swing.Cocktails here aren’t for the faint-hearted, the flavours and measures here are bold. We headed down on Monday night last week to check out the new Spring menu – strangely, the new ones I’d heard about were nowhere to be seen so we got stuck in with some of the classics on the menu. Quite a few are served in china teacups – I’m a little over this twee detail but I suspect B&H were ‘doing it before it became a thing’ elsewhere – or jamjars. Our favourites were ‘Hoof’ (in aforementioned teacup) which combined Irn Bru reduction with vodka into a guiltily bright orange concoction and another whose name escapes me that mixed white port with grape juice, vodka and soda and came in the ubiquitous jar.This place pulls in the crowds at the weekend and finding a seat or a table can be tricky. It’s a good little pitstop on your night out but it might not be your final destination. thenotsosecretdiary.com

  July 8, 2015, 2:05 am

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• George Potts

  Descend the stairs into Bourne and Hollingsworth and you’ll think you’ve entered an old lady’s living room – patterned wallpaper, a slightly musty odour and quirky lampshades all seem a little out of place in a lively cocktail bar. It’s certainly different – some might say in a pretentious way – but it sure does pull in drinkers. I’ve rarely been able to find a table in here, let alone a place to stand. While the decor may play a part in this, the real highlight is the fantastic array of cocktails on offer – often served in teacups, they’re really spectacular. It’s worth noting that the bar is small though so even if you get a seat you’ll likely have to queue for some time for each round of drinks.

  July 1, 2013, 5:48 pm

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• Hay3134

  Bourne and Hollingsworth. I love this place! The martini’s are so delicious and the setting has a 1940’s sort of feel. I would definately go back with my friends!

  September 22, 2009, 1:19 pm

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