This post kind of developed its own character. It was one of those days when I found myself strolling around London with no particular plans. The sun was out—a rare treat no matter how sunny it gets in summer—so I decided to enjoy it. I met some friends for lunch, which was really just an excuse to wander around central London.
I only carried my iPhone, keys, and wallet, so all my photos are from my phone. I really need to stick to my new goal of carrying my camera more often.
After lunch, we had some time to kill, so we checked out an art gallery just off Regent Street.
It was one of those perfect afternoons without any big achievements, but I felt content. The sunshine can have that effect when you’re in London. Later that evening, we dressed up and headed to Shoreditch for dinner at Tramshed. Georgia had booked this a few days in advance for Chris’ birthday. It’s wise to make reservations as it gets quite busy in the evening. None of us had been there before, so we were excited about it.
Tramshed is located in an old tram depot, and although the building dates back to 1905, it looks quite different now. When you enter, you immediately notice Damien Hirst’s ‘Cock and Bull’ artwork right in the center. The large, open space was a nice change from the usual cramped spots in London.
We started with Yorkshire pudding topped with whipped chicken liver, some butter chicken with spicy herby mayo, and pork scratchings (which I couldn’t resist trying once they arrived). All the food was fantastic—everything was a hit! Definitely lived up to its reputation.
We also tried some cocktails, and for the main course, everyone opted for different styles of steak—steak salad, T-bone, Chateau steaks. Each steak was incredibly tender and felt like it melted in your mouth.
They were served with salt and vinegar onion rings, minted broad beans, and fries.
There’s even an art gallery downstairs, perfect for some after-dinner exploration.
For dessert, we enjoyed chocolate fondue and ‘credit crunch’ ice cream with warm chocolate on top.
Feeling completely full, we headed to the gallery below, where the art ranged from amazing to quite strange.
We stepped out afterwards, seeking the vibrant atmosphere of Shoreditch, which we found at the Red Gallery’s Red Market – Summer Tales. Finally, we went to a nearby quiet pub for a quick drink before the tube closed!
Speaking of which, I’m really excited for the 24-hour tube service starting in a few weeks!
