Recently I have noticed a lull in pop-up openings, and those that have set up shop have retired only moments later. There just isn’t enough time to experience it and pass the recommendation on. But my ears perked up when I heard about cocktail connoisseurs Purl‘s residence at Balham’s finest pub, The Bedford.
Purl’s original cocktail bar is found down an inconspicuous staircase in Marylebone, the drinks are innovative, creative and utterly delicious. It has been a firm favourite of mine for a while now, never failing to impress. The Bedford is known for its friendly atmosphere and fun comedy nights, but now there is another reason to visit… Taking requests on Twitter, this pop-up will be showcasing the cocktail bar’s “Forgotten Purls”, a selection of their most popular creations no longer on the main venue’s menu. Returners include the Purl signature drink, Mr. Hyde’s Fixer Upper, a brilliant recipe of Zacapa 23 rum, Bob’s Chocolate Bitters and homemade cola syrup with Pedro Ximenez smoke, dry ice and lapsang souchong tea. On launch night I particularly enjoyed punchy GT Turbo with gin, homemade Tonic syrup, lime and egg white and the shockingly sweet Bubblegum Martini which is served in a popping candy rimmed glass.
Purl At The Bedford will run until April 2014, from 5pm – midnight, Tuesday – Saturday, with reservations taken through the Purl website.