Miss Immy's London: Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

Saturday, 7 January 2012

Hello 2012, Best Bits of 2011 & A Big Thank You

Happy New Year everyone! I hope it's so far, so good. The past year has whizzed by, but when I recently looked back at all my posts, I thought 'cor blimey, what an amazing year 2011 has been. I've had lunch in a prison; drunk cocktails on a rooftop lake; been in a time machine; frequented supper clubs and speakeasys; gone to church with clowns; flown in a hot air balloon; had dinner on top of a car park; explored a Victorian sewage works; dined with Alice in Wonderland; been to a real magic house and won a trip to Hong Kong. And that's only a snippet. It's been incredible!

This year is shaping up to be just as exciting with various Miss Immy adventures in the pipeline already, including tales of the most surreal theatre experience I've ever encountered; a perfect pub hideaway; a Cornish escapade; the hidden gems of Brixton Market, and one of my favourite places to eat and shop - Brunswick House Cafe. And not forgetting London will be a hive of buzzing activity with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and glorious Olympic mayhem this year. Meanwhile, here are my monthly highlights for 2011 (click the title to go to the link):

January Bart's Speakeasy

February The Clown Church

March Trinity Buoy Wharf

April Royal Wedding Fever

May Dining With Alice

June Petersham Nurseries

July Viktor Wynd's Little Shop of Horrors

August The Chap Olympiad

September Lunch at The Clink

October Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

November Crossness Pumping Station

December Too Much Is Never Enough

Miss Immy's London has been going for almost a year and a half now, and is slowly but surely gathering momentum and recognition, even winning first place in the Top 101 London Blog Awards! Although I write this blog purely for my enjoyment, it really is encouraging to know that there are so many people out there who also take pleasure and benefit from my posts, which makes it all the more wonderful and worthwhile. So a big thank you for your continued interest and support. In fact it would be great to hear from you for a change! If you would like to let me know your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, which posts you enjoy the most, if there's anything or anywhere in particular you would like me to feature, perhaps more competitions, recommendations, ideas such as a Miss Immy's London book or calendar, or even just fancy a chat, then please do get in touch. You can leave a comment under this post, or drop me an email here, or via my 'Contact' page.

Right then, let's Delve into Twelve!

Miss Immy x

Thursday, 6 October 2011

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

Don't be fooled by this unassuming, innocent looking Smeg fridge. On first impressions it looks like a regular fridge, probably full of cold meats, chilled beer, a homemade trifle and a half eaten piece of cheese. But this fridge is actually a secret portal to an underground drinking den. It leads to The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town. Walk this way...

For those in the know, you'll arrive at this buzzy Breakfast Club (which is also a brilliant place to hang out for all-day breakfast and brunching action), and you'll discreetly, I repeat discreetly, have a little word in the ear of one of the friendly waiters and let them know 'you're here to see the Mayor'. Make sure you behave in a relaxed, nonchalant manner so as not to rouse any suspicion, then hopefully you'll get the nod and quick as a flash the Smeg fridge door will open and you'll be hurried inside as the door shuts rapidly behind you.

At first you may be disappointed to realise you are not actually inside a fridge at all, but once you've accepted it's all a ruse, you follow the illuminated 'thrills' sign downstairs to a great little dimly-lit speakeasy bar. Find a seat at a wooden table, peruse the drinks menu and assess your surroundings. Candles in cat bowls, a strange 'Granmaster Flash' painting, a moose head on the wall and subtle feline-related objects dotted about. The loos are a throw-back to the 1980's with walls covered in old copies of Smash Hits - Ferris Bueller giving you a knowing grin whilst you pee!

Indulge in affordable cocktails, giant bottles of Cruz Campo beer, civilised glasses of plonk and a selection of simple, tasty bar snacks, relishing in the knowledge that nobody on the other side of the fridge door even knows you're there.

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town is an obscure hideaway for unusual drinks with unusual friends and a perfect spot for a secret rendez-vous. I think it's pretty excellent and just hope it doesn't get too popular and lose it's mystery.

Remember, act normal and don't tell everyone!