Janets Bar, South Kensington

This bar was an unexpected surprise in South Kensington--as an American ex-pat, I found it to be a familiar reminder of the bars in the U.S. It is small, but I found it cozy rather than restrictive, especially since the staff was quite friendly with the customers. While I was there they had a classic rock band playing (apparently they feature live music regularly) and there was a large variety of unusual drinks to choose from (as well as a beer and liquor selection). It was fun! Their menu is essentially a selection of food from some of South Kensington's more well-known restaurants--the choices were very eclectic and featured pasta, sushi, chips, and other types of international cuisine.

Another thing I enjoyed about the bar was its later closing hours--it's open every night until one am, which is also something that's difficult to find in England!

Overall I recommend it as a fun place to hang out--even if you're not American. It has a great New York kind of vibe with the friendliness of an English pub. Excellent!

8 Jul 2005 15:04