I very rarely have a break in my weekly workday routine but when it happens I get a little over exited and today was one of these days.
Simon doesn’t work in London very often but when he does my day seems a lot brighter, maybe because I know he is close, I get to spend more time with him (unfortunately during the week we don’t spend too much time together) and I don’t have to do my very long commute alone, all are pluses that bring joy to a random week day,
We have a few spots that we visit again and again when we have the rare opportunity to be together after 6pm in London on a weekday. I’m very fortunate to work in The City and although we have millions of places to visit we tend to stick to a couple that we love and are quite close to my office.
We can’t start the night without first going for a drink, don’t blame me, we are in the UK where a pub is more like a second home (or for some, maybe the first). This little corner at the top of the One New Change shopping centre is our choice of preference, it’s a lovely rooftop terrace bar called Madison (http://www.madisonlondon.net), there is not a better place for that deserving moment after a busy day at work with a nice glass of something in hand.
I wouldn’t change a little bit of London sightseeing for anything, which lets face it, there’s so many hidden gems here. In Madison we have a spectacular view of St. Paul’s cathedral which is not only welcoming us but is practically our drinking companion. Tonight I have a husband, St. Paul’s and a nice cold glass of bubbly….I’m happy!!
After a couple of drinks we head off for something to eat, too many choices but there is one that never disappoints, its the Hare & Tortoise, on New Bridge road (just up from Blackfriars bridge). This little underground corner offers lovely asian food (mainly Japanese) at the most unbelievable prices, so if you are looking for a tasty and affordable asian place, this one is a winner (http://www.hareandtortoise.co.uk/blackfriars).
After a couple of starters to share, a beautiful Singapore noodles for me and a crispy duck with rice for Simon, completed our night, I obviously had my herbal tea, Jasmine this time, well… it’s always a bottomless Jasmine in front of me at the Hare and Tortoise, I just love it!
After the lovely meal we walked via Southbank, undeniably one of my favourite places in the entire world, so this is walk is always a must and then to take the train home… bye bye London, see you tomorrow morning again.
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