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Q&A with John-Michael, Twenty Something London
I met John-Michael randomly two years ago. Me and my then girlfriend (now wife) squeezed into one of the few remaining seats of a packed and newly opened Brewdog Bar on Bethnal Green Road. We found...
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Us, Johnston & a Design Classic
Yesterday a tweet by the London Transport Museum alerted us to the fact Edward Johnston, designer of the iconic Underground typeface and bullseye symbol died seventy years ago to the day. We duly drank...
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A Very Holborn Christmas List
The time of peace, goodwill and alcohol to all mankind is upon us and may the present giving begin. We at the Holborn spend our time meeting men and women from all walks of life making quality items....
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The Occasional Review: Retox
Charles Blade’s much-hyped directorial debut comes in the form of a self reflective arthouse adaptation of Garver’s esoteric novel Brother of the Third Degree, set in modern day Budapest instead of...
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A Shoemakers’ Tale- Daniel Wegan, Gaziano & Girling
Savile Row, at Gaziano and Girling. Whiskey was being served and I’d been told to look out for Daniel. He looks a little Scandinavian was the description. Introducing myself, I ask what had brought him...
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The Postcard: Shanghai Dreams
The last thing I want to do is confuse the Earth with its worlds. The globe is spherical, – it has a shape! – but worlds are changeable and formless. Our planet has a face – we can take off from and...
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Tweed Run 2015
One The Holborn’s favourite events of the year The Tweed Run was back in Town this weekend. The cycle ride is in its seventh year now and bigger than ever. Hundreds of be-tweeded folk gathered in...
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Gormley & Gamble: A Different Cut
In her first American film, Morocco, Marlene Dietrich debuted to the English-speaking world as a cabaret singer with a penchant for performing in men’s suiting. Such display carried over to her...
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Best of Britannia North – The Holborn heads to Preston
The London ‘bubble’ – it is a thing- and something we are often guilty of being part of. Be it the collection of young exciting brands emerging out of East London or established companies with their...
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Look: I’ve never had a dream in my life, because a dream is what you wanted to do but still haven’t pursued. I knew what I wanted to do and did it till it was done, so I’ve been the dream that I wanted...
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‘Guest Chef’ events at Hotel Xenia, Kensington: Puglia’s Teresa Buongiorno
One of the most important features of a shoe is its heel. Yet when we conjure up the image of Italy’s unique boot-like shape, the heel is perhaps not the first place we would consider visiting. However...
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Time For A Tipple: Tajinaste
In true English style, for the last bank holiday before Christmas we braved the rain and hosted a BBQ at The Holborn Headquarters. Our wine expert Lettie brought over a little Spanish gem for us to try...
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Q&A – Andy Kerr, Discount Suit Company
London Cocktail Week is upon us. For us gin-swiling miscreants here at The Holborn this is our Glastonbury. In celebration in-between copious whiskey sours and French 75s we have sought out some of the...
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Q&A – Fin Spiteri, Bar Manager of Quo Vadis
London Cocktail Week is here. For us gin-swiling miscreants here at The Holborn this is our Glastonbury. In celebration in-between copious whiskey sours and French 75s we have sought out some of the...
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Q&A – William Borrell, Ladies & Gentleman
London Cocktail Week is upon us. For us gin-swiling miscreants here at The Holborn this is our Glastonbury. In celebration in-between copious whiskey sours and French 75s we have sought out some of the...
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Q&A – George Frost, The Duppy Share
Spirits are in bloom. London is awash with cocktail bars and the number of drinks brands lining the shelves is seemingly ever-growing. The rise of small batch gin has seen a stagnant market propelled...
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Time for a Tipple: Worship Street Whistling Shop’s Imperial Vesper
In preparation for Lettie and I’s discovery of London Cocktail Week tonight, I couldn’t resist a little Wednesday night tipple at one of my favourites The Worship Street Whistling Shop. This...
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Time for a Tipple: Mother Kelly’s & Track Brewing Co.
This week we headed for a tipple with our editor in chief and real beer lover, Morgan. Mother Kelly’s nestled under the arches in Bethnal Green, lined on one side with fridges full of glistening cool...
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Q&A: Liam Franklin, Savile Row Eyewear
It’s fair to say that there has been a huge growth in the appreciation of eyewear in recent years, with many wearers focussing on beautifully designed and well-made glasses. Consumers are making...
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