London Shop Listing

To those who own shops in London (Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley have their own listings), please post a description of your shop here.

Please include at least the following:

Shop Name: (this is the name of the shop itself)
Street Address: (the specific location)
Owner: (the shop owner's name)
Employees: (a list of employees, NPC's included)
Hours: (hours of operation, from open to close)
Merchandise: (what is sold in the shop?)
Description: (the look of the shop exterior and interior)

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Shop Name: Impervius Fitness
Street Address: London, England
Owner: Gary Seward (NPC)
Employees: Meredith Elwyn (NPC), programs coordinator
Rose Williams (NPC), receptionist
Brita Trickett, swimming and youth rec instructor
numerous other personal trainers and instructors, positions may be played
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Merchandise: Impervius Fitness is a Wizarding gym located in London. Memberships are 72 galleons a year or 6 galleons a month, with rate-reduced joint memberships available, but there are almost always price reductions and deals available. As the owner and about half the employees are Muggleborn, the others tending to be halfbloods with some connection to the Muggle world, it is fully equipped for all Muggle sports, and much of its clientele consists of wizards that are interested in these less magical games; Quidditch equipment, conversely, is not provided. Members have access to all facilities, personal trainers, and classes, while unaffiliated individuals may sign up for a specific class or a specific facilities pass for different prices.
Description: Impervius looks like what it is, a several-story gym in tones of wood, steel, and red paint. The storefront is enchanted so that Muggles always see a sign indicating its closure for holidays or renovation, and they rarely remember what message they read. Inside, everything is brightly lit with natural light and a modern design. There's a reception desk for visitors to show their passes or get information on which facilities are open, which trainers are on duty, or which classes are being offered; near this is a fireplace for easy Floo network access. After the entry the layout opens up to a series of courts for different sports (basketball, squash, tennis, etc.), with the typically outdoor sports' courts enchanted to simulate the feeling of a sunny outdoor day. In the back is the swimming pool. On the second floor a large main floor equipped with weights and various machines can be found, with treadmills located on a low balcony that rings this area. Several studios branching off the main areas are used for various classes. In the basement are locker rooms and showers.

Address: Camden, London
Owner: Louise Ellington
Employees: None at the moment
Hours: Tuesday till Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, on Thursday and Friday till 6 pm
Merchandise: The shop is for the most part a gallery so there are photos, paintings and sculptures on sale.
However, there is also a part in the back of the shop where the merchandise includes practical sculptures (i. e. sex toys)
Description:
Located in Camden close to the Camden Stables, the shop has a front painted in dark blue with a phoenix sculpture attached to it. It fits neatly into its surroundings although it is a magical creature openly exposed on the wall. The first part of the shop that can be seen through the window is small, a coffee table and three chairs are standing behind the window on the right and through the window on the left some pictures and sculptures can be seen.

The shop itself is divided into three parts. The first room, as previously described, is quite small. It is accessible to wizards as well as muggles. The art here is non-magical art although made by witches and wizards. Most items in this area are for sale.

The second part is accessible through a photograph of the British Museum that is used as a wallpaper on the wall a few steps behind a statue that looks very much like those from the Easter Island that is located in back of the shop. While muggles see it as a kind of tribute to the British Museum and the artifacts exhibited there, wizards can walk through the wallpaper and end up on a larger gallery room with magical photos, paintings and sculptures.

There are small windows at the right side of the room. Moveable walls offer the possibility to change the exhibited pieces and create corners of different topics.

In the left corner of the room there's a pale greyish-purple silk curtain which is protected with an age line behind which lies the third part of the gallery. Only over 17 year olds can walk through to a small and comparably dim lit room in which Louise exhibits and sells her magical love toys such as puppets that can fulfill almost every sexual need.

While there is no indication in the gallery that there are these - as Louise calls them - practical sculptures available, Louise has laid out flyers and has had little adverts about that in the witch weekly paper and other wizarding journals.

Address: Bedford Square, London
Owner: Jonathan Finney
Employees: Will Dasher - acquisitions adviser, manager and editor
Matthew Holt - Marketing
Rachel Highbury - Sales and PR

Write Hand Press also works with a number of printers and manufacturers to help produce the books.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 - 19:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00. Closed the last Saturday of every month for workshops and meetings with authors
Sunday: Closed
Merchandise:

Write Hand Press specialists in spotting and nurturing raw talent, no matter of the age of the writer. They're open and inviting and anyone can stop by for advice. They tend to specialise more in fiction novels, especially romance, crime and thriller novels.

Write Hand Press is a small, independent publishing house. They sell books (mainly fictional) on the lower ground floor that the company has published, as well as a few more that they have acquired. They mainly sell books but also dabble in cartography and creative writing workshops, which take place on the upper levels.

Description: Write Hand Press is nestled discreetly in a corner of finely preserved Georgian townhouses. Blink and you'll miss it. Around the establishment are various other high-end businesses which face the pretty and cheerful park. It's situated on a traditional Georgian street. A wide, inviting street with wrought iron railings and well established trees.

The front of Write Hand Press is a large townhouse is terraced and  made from expensive, sandy coloured stone. There are six large windows, two on each floor, that face out onto the tree lined street and a small but pretty patch of grass. There are three large steps that lead up into the house and the tall front door is painted a pleasant shade of duck egg blue. Most of the townhouses are now offices or left vacant and some of the grandeur has been lost, but not all of it. Nestled in the Bloomsbury area of Camden, the buildings are old but beautiful and have remained unchanged for hundreds of years.

The downstairs portion of the house is wide and airy. It's clean if not a little untidy. Books cover almost every surface, spilling out of cases and packed to breaking point. It's organised chaos. That being said, the windows let in a lot of light, brightening up the otherwise dull room. All of the furniture is dark wood. From desks to book cases, all the way up the fat and butter soft dark brown leather sofas that are dotted around. On the walls hang photos of published authors, along with framed artwork from books. Will is a very passionate, visual person and when a book from the company is published, he likes to have a print made from the book's front cover.

Leading up from the busy downstairs is the upper level of Write Hand Press. These are the company's offices and each employee has their own, each designed and tailored to their tastes. Leading off from the corridors is a large room. There are floor-to-ceiling windows, awarding people with a great view of the park and the lovely architecture. The walls are magnolia with splashes of pale blue and there are a collection of white leather sofas and one large table with a fresh supply of flowers on it.

This is the meeting room. Once per month, Will opens the doors of Write Hand Press to offer information and advice for writers. He invites published authors to come along and speak to anyone who might want to get started on writing or just want to hear their favourite author give a talk about what they love.

: Label Magazine Corporate Office Headquarters

Owner: Carla Perdue (NPC) | Didier François (NPC)
     Details; Label was created and published in 1976 by Carla Perdue and Didier François two friends that shared an interest in fashion but were dissatisfied by the limited publications geared towards young witches and wizards. Since the first publication in July of 1976, the magazine has grown to include other subjects of interest such as art, music, and design with the aim to attract a wider demographic of readers. In 1990, Label welcomed a new editor-in-chief, Nancy Perdue, who is Carla Perdue's only daughter.

Employees: HIRING for all positions, NPC's can be replaced or adopted.
     Editor-in-Chief; Nancy Perdue (NPC)
     Junior Editor; Piper Morel
     Fashion Board; Nakita Belanova (NPC) ; Adalberto Sotomayor (NPC) ; Dirk Schulz (NPC)
     Art Director; Jean-Baptiste Girard (NPC)
     Articles Editor; Joanna Marcus (NPC)
     Fashion & Beauty Stylist; Annalisa Esposito (NPC) ; Ophelia Williamson (NPC)
     Photographers; Roberto Navarro (NPC) ; Silas Cosmos (NPC)
     Models; NPC's
Hours:
     Production;
           Monday-Friday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm

     Open Casting Calls;
           Monday 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
           Tuesday-Friday 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm
           Saturday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Description: The Label Magazine Corporate Headquarters is located inside of an old building that is several stories high and was built in the mid-sixties, giving it an odd and old appearance among the buildings that surround it. To muggles, this building doubles as a building full of customer representatives that sell office supplies by telephone however it has a sign that says "Not Hiring" and is heavily guarded by two burly, frightening men: Norman Ellis and Crosby Mitchell. No one can go inside of the building without consulting with them; this allows them to protect the office from muggles and any possible threats.

Once inside, the visitor is greeted by a secretary that is located some meters from the entrance. The floors are made out of marble and the walls are decorated with the photoshoots of famous models shot by the magazine and covers. Any employee must show their badge at the door, any visitor must register with the secretary. This is done in order to ensure that the company is aware of who is roaming the hallways. Once registered, the visitor must take an elevator to their desired floor. The headquarters consists of seven floors. There are both stairs and an elevator system to all floors in the building.

On the second floor, all of the in-house photoshoots take place. Prospective models should go no further than the second floor in order to be seen by a fashion representative and models on the job should check-in with the second floor and may go to the third floor when directed. The third floor is responsible for categorizing all of the fashion pieces received from local and foreign designers as well as creating the looks for each model and photoshoot. The third floor will bring down the selected outfits to the second floor every morning after receiving approval from the Editor or Junior Editor. The third floor also houses all of the beauty stylists, which aide in the production of each shoot by fixing up the models.

There are a series of conference rooms located on the fourth floor, where every department handles their meetings and where the Editor-in-Chief holds a weekly meeting with the heads of each department to discuss ideas for upcoming issues and check on the progress of each director. The director is responsible for turning in their "section" of the magazine to be gathered into the "The Master", the book that holds all sections of the final draft of the magazine and the one that must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief before going to print. On the fifth floor, all journalists and magazine designers are housed; these are responsible for creating the articles for each issue and creating a working layout.

The offices of the Junior Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and their two personal secretaries are located on the sixth floor. Since the Editor-in-Chief is barely in, the phone is often answered by the secretaries then transferred over to the Junior Editor. Only staff members are allowed on the sixth floor and visitors that have been registered prior to their arrival. The staff cafeteria is located on the seventh floor and is open from seven in the morning until nine in the evening.

Official Name:The Lovecraft Apothecary in London
Street Address: 9 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London

Owners: Edric and Dryden Lovecraft
     Details; The Lovecraft Apothecary first opened its doors in the charming village of Bibury in the early 1600s and since has grown into one of London’s hottest beauty potions provider. The London branch was established in the late 1800s due to popular demand. The apothecary’s signature products, the Youth Elixir, a serum that seemingly takes years off of the skin clearing up wrinkles, blemishes, and other age markers along with their Moods perfume, a lovely scent that changes based on the wearer’s mood, selling out within hours of its opening day. By the mid-1900s, small apothecaries were also established in Paris and Madrid, giving the brand international fame.

Employees: HIRING for all positions, NPC's can be replaced or adopted.
     Shopkeeper; Morwenna Lovecraft (NPC)
     Shopworkers; Estella Lewis (NPC), Virginia Smith (NPC), Jamie Barnes (NPC), Liam Owens (NPC)
Hours:
     Tuesday ~ Friday; 10.30am - 08.00 pm
     Weekends; 10.30am - 10.00 pm
     Closed On; Mondays and National Holidays

Merchandise:
signature products & cult classics; The Youth Elixir; Moods Perfume; anti-aging creams, serums, and lotions line.
skincare; including but not limited to cleansers, moisturizers, face masks, sun care, eye care, lip treatments, and beauty supplements.
cosmetics; including but not limited to face, cheek, lip, and eye makeup.
other products; including but not limited to bath & shower products, shampoos & conditioners, body moisturizers, body care, and fragrances.
other services; for a small fortune and an appointment, the Lovecraft chief Potioneer will analyze the client's skin and provide a personalized skincare routine based on the client's concerns and personal preferences in scents. The brand is committed to using all-natural magical herbs and plants that are grown by the family business. As this is one of the apothecary's most popular services, appointments are rarely available. The third floor also serves as an in-house skin clinic providing customized facials and cosmetic consultations.

The Lovecraft Apothecary London is located in central London in a four-story building that was once used as a family-owned art gallery. The ground floor of the re-purposed art gallery houses some of the restored artwork along with an information desk. Muggles are not allowed past the ground floor, the building posing under the guise of an old office building. The magical community, however, can Floo straight into the second floor of the building or take the elevator. The second floor serves as 1F of the apothecary and is where all of the signature products, newest arrivals, and clearance or on sale items are found. The third floor, that serves as 2F of the apothecary, houses the skincare and cosmetic products, neatly arranged by purpose and skin concern. The top floor, known as 3F, to the apothecary staff, serves as the skincare clinic and is where all of the customized skincare is decided and picked up. Only those with an appointment and the staff are allowed on the top floor of the building.

Address: Greenwich, London
Owner: Elizabeth Tate (@Sofia Rossellini)
Employees: Bar staff, housekeeper, chefs


Hours: Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 12:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 02:00
Sunday: Closed
Merchandise:

The Wolf & Whistle serves a fine selection of wine and whiskeys as well as cocktails. Soft drinks are frowned upon.

Description: The Wolf & Whistle pub is an old fashioned looking pub in Greenwich, London. Located near the famous Cutty Sark, it's tucked down a little side street not too far from the berth of the old ship. The outside of the establishment has dark timber wood, with large windows, cleverly darkened as to not allow any peeping eyes. Once through the rather rough looking exterior, the inside is high and fresh. Decorated in deep, rich tones, the vaulted ceilings open up to a cloakroom. All patrons entering the Wolf & Whistle are required to surrender their wands, bags and cloaks. They can be picked up upon exiting the pub. At times, customers may be require a quick search of their persons and belongings.

Decorated in the Rococo style, The Wolf & Whistle is large. Set over three floors, the low lighting gives a rather cosy atmosphere. The seats are worn and of oxblood leather, with mahogany tables and oak wood floors. Inside, it's warm and the air heavy, smelling of brandy and tobacco smoke. The staircase that leads from the cloakroom to the first floor of the pub is rickety and spiraled. The steps are steep and short as they wind up and around the old pub. There are a collection of oil paintings on the wall. Legend says some have come from the Mary Rose but the owner refuses to confirm or deny. That being said, the paintings do indeed move and watch patrons as they climb the stairs.

As you climb the stairs, there is a long corridor with small rooms coming off it. These rooms can be rented out for various occasions; birthday parties, wakes, poker nights, interrogations, the list is endless. The rooms are furnished in a similar fashion to the lower floors with black leather sofas and candles. Each room has a fully stocked liquor cabinet but bar staff can be summoned to mix drinks if they are desired. The Wolf & Whistle pub is heavily warded and guarded and watched at all times. The public are not permitted up beyond the first floor and are actively discouraged from it. The rooms above the first floor are only accessible once payment for them have been taken.

The Wolf & Whistle has an organised poker evening on the last Friday of every month and is by invitation only. The games take place in the parlour. The large room is at the back of the pub, overlooking the well kept courtyard. There is a large circular table with sumptuous wingback chairs, set below a collection of heavy and prized antlers and a collection of taxidermy from the Scottish Highlands. That being said, the pub isn't just for nefarious purposes. The drinks are of high quality and the food, too. They also serve a wonderful pub lunch and the house specialty is fish and chips.

Shop Name: The Burning Beard
Street Address: 53 Whitehall, Westminster, London (Across from the public toilet entrance into the Ministry)
Owner: Delaney Mullen
Employees:
     Bartender: Harrison Kent (NPC)
     Bartender: Amber Reid (NPC)
     Server: Scarlett Blythe (NPC)
     Server: Daisy Clayton (NPC)
     Server: Hannah Morley (NPC)
     Chef: Oscar Nash (NPC)
     Prep cook: Madison Lester (NPC)
     (Open for new IC hires/replacements of NPC's)
Hours:
     Monday-Wednesday: 11:00am - 2:00am
     Thursday-Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00am
     Sunday: 11:00am - 12:00amMerchandise:
The Burning Beard offers a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits from across the world that have been tested and approved by all employees prior to stocking the various flavours. Whiskey selections include but are not limited to Ogden's Old and Blishen's Firewhiskey's. Vast options of both red and white wine are also served, some pairing better than others with meal choices. Ensure to ask your server for their recommendation prior to ordering. The beer menu is the most extensive, and The Burning Beard prides itself in catering to witches and wizards with every palette. The following list is a brief overview of a few of the beers served at the pub (true total of beer options is over one hundred!).

Smooth Hoperator Ale Sheep Shagger IPA Hoptimal Prime Stout Baby Got Breath IPA Red Dragon Stout					Hoppy Ending Ale Arrogant Bastard Ale Normcore Porter Ale Black Beard Stout Blind Pig Ale					Eye of the Snake Stout Burnt Bread IPA New Damage IPA Great Green Galleon Ale Turnip Snout IPA

In addition to alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) beverages, The Burning Beard is also pleased to offer a classic food menu, with all the standard English pub fare available for order. Most customers rave about the Fish & Chips prepared by London-native head chef Oscar Nash. Two other fan favourites are bangers and mash and the steak and kidney pie. If it would be served in your local English pub, it's likely on the menu.Description:
The entrance to The Burning Beard is a single faded old door on a blank patch of brick wall directly across from the public toilets on Whitehall (that serve as the main entrance for Ministry of Magic employees). The exterior door looks the same to muggles as it does to witches and wizards, though it is common knowledge that the door is kept locked, and the Alohomora charm is required to gain entrance into the establishment.

Upon entering the pub, a smell of varnished wood is the first thing patrons notice. The lights are always dimmed, and the “windows” on the exterior walls are charmed the same as the windows in the Ministry to show whatever the employees feel like for both scenery and weather. (The owner, Delaney Mullen, has a flair for nightlife, and so images of fast-paced neon-glowing streets often take over the windows whilst she is working.) Nearly everything inside the bar is made of wood and all stained a similar colour. The bar itself sprawls the entire width of the space. The front of the bar is fully lined with stools that overlook a solid slab of wood and beer taps of infinite flavours. There are over 100 beer taps with different types of keg lines run behind the bar. The bartenders and servers have only a few feet of space to work within. Behind the bar are shelves upon shelves set into intricate wooden displays of liquor.

Due to the small space, there are no tables at The Burning Beard. Instead, the bar top curves all the way around the exterior walls of the unit and has bar stools tucked in neatly under the wood slab when not in use. On average, The Burning Beard can hold up to forty patrons comfortably, and opens just before lunch to cater to the Ministry employees as well as other witches and wizards that may be in London on business. The pub stays open until the early hours of the morning. Most employees work either the morning shift which includes lunch and wizarding folk stopping by for a quick drink after work (11:00am - 6:00pm) or the evening shift that serves dinner and late-night food/drinks (6:00pm - close).

The atmosphere inside The Burning Beard varies, depending on the personalities of both the patrons and the employees on shift. The background music is often quiet through the daytime and turned up slightly louder in the evening. It is common knowledge that the pub serves as a great after-party wind down spot for witches and wizards that have spent a few evening hours out dancing and want a bite to eat and a night cap before turning in. There are also several regulars that slide in at odd hours for a drink or a meal.

Stop in and stay for a pint, or twelve.

address: covent garden, london
owner: martin rodriguez (npc/laura)
employees: numerous npc's, always hiring
hours: midday til late, monday through sunday
merchandise: mexican bar & restaurant

description: Frida's opened in 2002 and has fast become a favourite for both tourists and regular patrons alike. Named in homage to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, the restaurant and bar is as bright and colourful as its namesake. The walls are painted in fuschia, yellow, orange and turquoise, with alcoves of ever-burning candles and fresh flowers throughout. The back wall of the bar features one hundred tequilas. The restaurant itself is large, but thanks to varying ceiling heights and the use of both booths and mismatching tables and chairs, the venue retains a sense of intimacy. Live music is common on the weekends, with a mariachi band every friday night.

m e n u  &  r e f r e s h m e n t s

margaritas: traditional tequila & lime; melon & mint; pomegranate & hibiscus; pineapple & orange; blackberry & coconut; lychee & baby ginger; blueberry & lavender; raspberry & yuzu; mango & passionfruit; black plum & cinnamon.

tequila tasting boards: a shot each of blanco, reposado, and añejo tequila.

sangria: virgin, with dark grape juice, raspberry, apple, yuzu & thyme; blanco, with sauvignon blanc, pineapple, passionfruit, galangal & orange blossom; tinto, with merlot, blackberry, orange, balsamic & lavender; rosado, with rosé, lychee, rosewater, pineapple, ginger & mint; sparkling, with sparkling wine, pomegranate, cucumber, hibiscus & cider vinegar.

other alcohol: tequila; dark rum; white rum; vodka; beer; cider; wine (white, red, rosé & sparkling).

sodas & non-alcoholic: white cola; watermelon & hibiscus; coriander & lime; citrus & ginger; raspberry & cucumber; ruby grapefruit; yuzu & passionfruit; pineapple & orange; lemonade; cucumber & lime; horchata; fruit juices (apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry & tomato); cold brew coffee; sparkling water.

snacks: esquites; croquetas; patatas bravas; fried chicken with jalapeño mayo & chipotle mayo; chimichangas; shrimp ceviche; beef nachos; guacamole with taco chips;

tacos: chicken in achiote with jitomate, apple & chili pico, oaxaca queso; green bean in turmeric rice batter, yellow salsa frita, almond creme, tofu & pepitas; pan fried fish, octopus & bacon, crunchy capers, slaw & mint; pork carne asada with pineapple, green tomato pico & pickled cabbage; beef arrachera in mole negra, chipotle mayo, served with blackened onion rings; turmeric rice battered prawn cutlets with smoky chipotle crema, slaw & pineapple pico.

quesadillas: jackfruit, queso, sunflower seeds, green onion & salsa tomatillo; slow cooked lamb, queso, zucchinni, garlic chips, oregano, chilli & salsa borracha; chicken tinga, fresh chilli, papas, black beans & blackened onion crema.

dessert: cinnamon spiced churros with dulce de leche; fruit platter with xocolate dipping sauce; crema catalana; sopapillas served with warm honey.

c o c k t a i l   c l u b

address: soho, london
owner: barbarella byrne (npc/laura)
employees: various npc's, hiring
hours: tuesday through saturday, midday until late; sunday 10am til 2pm
merchandise: cocktail club, nightclub

Merlin's opened in the sixties and has been a firm favourite of the London wizarding scene since. Famed for their cocktails, Merlin's also stocks an impressive selection of wines, beers, and spirits -- and a particularly large gin list. The club often has a queue to get in on weekends, but reservations can be made in advance. The bar is the focal point of the club, two stories high and in the centre of the room; cosy booths that seat anywhere from two to ten curve around the walls, with more tables dotted around the edges of the floor. 

Just like any good host, Merlin's offers a comprehensive late night dining menu that includes: oysters; frites; buttermilk chicken wings; salt and pepper squid; stonefired pizzas; a selection of cured meats; a selection of seafood, chilled or grilled; or a selection of cheeses. More recently, Merlin's has begun offering a bottomless brunch on Sundays with mimosas, bloody mary's, pimms, fruit juices, and coffees alongside your french toast or bacon and eggs.

s a m p l e   c o c k t a i l   m e n u

RHUBARBARELLA blanco tequila and aperol shaken with rhubarb cordial, fresh lime juice, lychee, egg white and peychaud bitters, finished with a spritz of white truffle oil ROSE PETAL MARTINI london dry gin, lychee juice and rose syrup served with vanilla pashmac THE BARDOT BATH citron vodka and yoghurt liqueur fused with tropical juice, oleo saccharum, passionfruit syrup topped with vanilla champagne foam

AMERICAN COOLER bourbon and rinquinquin shaken with tarragon infused tio pepe fino sherry, peach puree, fresh lemon juice and black pepper bitters, charged with ginger ale ISTANBUL OLD ICED TEA london dry gin and quince liqueur shaken with elderflower cordial, lemon juice and pressed cucumber topped with turkish apple tea SPICED HONEY MULE whisky honey liqueur, lime, chilli, honey water charged with ginger beer

SINGAPORE SLING london dry gin, cherry heering, cointreau and dom bénédictine are shaken with pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters CANDIED MAI TAI rum, caramelised triple sec, orgeat, lime, orange bitters, cinnamon and nutmeg STOCKHOLM SYNDROME crème de pêche, white peach, grenadine, peach bitters, pink pepper topped with sparkling wine

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address: kensington, london
owner: araminta fawley (npc/idea by gavin; written by laura)
employees: npc's
hours: open seven days, all hours
merchandise: private members club; members-only restaurant and bar

draben is an exclusive club, open to members only. traditionally members were pureblooded wizards only, however over time rules have relaxed somewhat to allow witches to be members in their own right (as of 1979), and blood status has become less of a conversation -- though very few muggleborn witches or wizards have any desire to join, or indeed know the right people to be able to. several historical ministers of magic and other high-ranking officials have had dinner at the club, but it is frowned upon to discuss politics unless utilising a private room.

potential new members must be referred by two existing members, and even then there is a waitlist to ensure the club does not become overly busy. there is an annual fee of one-hundred galleons, though a select few families have 'heritage memberships', allowing it to be passed down through generations. guests may be signed-in but must be accompanied at all times by a paying member, and any transgressions on the part of the guest are held against the member who vouched for them.

the building itself is old, with dark green walls throughout the interior, heavy drapes, and fireplaces in almost every room. leather chesterfield sofas and high-backed chairs furnish the retiring rooms, and the dining room has a mixture of secluded booths and standalone tables in the finest woods. lighting is strategically dim to afford members the most privacy for their business. portraits of former members of renown line the walls alongside other valuable artworks. the library features many rare and obscure books.

m e n u

beverages: english breakfast, earl grey, ceylon, darjeeling, chamomile, peppermint, and fruit teas; espresso coffees; fruit juices; mineral water; red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines; champagne; beers; spirits; brandy; port.

afternoon tea: earl grey tea loaf; queen victoria sponge; jam tarts; fruit scones with dorset clotted cream & strawberry preserve; crumpets; cucumber sandwiches; smoked salmon blinis; truffled chicken brioche roll; petite blackberry and champagne trifle; raspberry tarte tropézienne.

soups & salads: ruby leaf salad with stilton, figs, pomegranate & toasted walnuts;  squid salad with chorizo, preserved lemon and olives; brandied lobster bisque; caesar salad with egg and croutons; warm duck salad.

sea & shells: oscietra caviar; oysters three ways; whisky cured salmon; wild sea bass; cornish fish stew with rouille & croutons; dressed portland crab; atlantic prawn & avocado cocktail with spiced marie rose sauce; steamed cornish halibut; roast finloch bay cod fillet; seared scallops with risotto nero and sicilian lemon salsa; classic fish and chips with mushy peas & tartare sauce; grilled dover sole.

field & forest: seared foie gras with apple galette; steak tartare; roast venison loin with braised red cabbage and goose fat potatoes; crispy duck confit with roast chestnuts, green kale and burnt orange sauce; grilled iberico pork cutlet with sweet potato mash; herb crusted suffolk lamb rack with heritage carrots and rosemary potatoes; grilled calf's liver with whipped potatoes, bacon, & melted onions; roasted devonshire chicken with pommes sarladaises; rabbit, leek & mustard pie with buttered new potatoes; veal & pork meatballs with arrabbiata sauce & polenta; draben's shepherd's pie; bannockburn rib-eye; short horn sirloin.

dessert: peach and raspberry trifle; vanilla berry eton mess; cheeseboard selection with chutneys and seasonal fruits; red wine poached pears; selection of ice cream or sorbet (flavours vary); lemon meringue; mint chocolate mousse; baked alaska with griotte cherries; apple tarte tatin with cream; crème brulee with blackberries.

t h e  d e l i c a t e s s e n

hackney | pin things | classic east coast deli-style

address: hackney, london
owner: frank adams
employees: now hiring!
hours: 10am - late, closed on sundays
merchandise: diner & bar

description:
The Delicatessen originated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania— though it began as a mobile cart, frequenting popular sporting events, and spots in the city. Immense success with the locals followed and eventually, Francis Adams opened up a brick mortar, wedged between a bank and a laundromat. At peak hours, there's often a line wrapped around the block.

It's as simple indoors as it is outdoors. Booths line the outsides, tables in the middle, and a row of stools propped up against the open portion of the kitchen. It's typically crowded, but customers seem to prefer the stool seats, to get a first-hand experience with the staff's less than sunny customer service skills that have become a bit of the place's identity.

Francis is nothing, if not committed to The Deli's authenticity, even across the pond. With the second location opening up in Hackney, he made sure to import all of the food and goods to maintain consistently (even going so far as to bring in water for New York for their bagels). The decor is simple, and functional. A far cry from the "American" restaurants he's spotted popping up around London; there are no milkshakes, no coca-cola signs, and certainly no jukeboxes in sight.

f o o d  &  d r i n k s

hot sandwiches: pastrami, corned beef, ruben, turkey rueben, kielbasa

cold sandwiches: salami, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, roast beef

soups | salads: matzoball, chicken noodle, split pea, tomato | cobb salad, house salad, greek salad

favorites: plain bagel, lox bagel, all the bagels, frankfurters galore, kippered salmon, open-faced sandwiches, meats and sides, pierogis

from the deli: sliced meats, cheese, pickles, dressings, egg salad, potato salad, chicken salad, lox

desserts: cheeseteak, black & white cookie

drinks: house beer, house wine, cola, juice, coffee strickly by the pot, full bar tucked away in the back (the worst kept secret)

weekend after-hours: pizza, pizza by the slice, calzones

special of the week: to be determined (subject to frank's brain at any given point)

Shop Name: Spinners
Street Address: somewhere in wizarding london.
Owner: Gino Spinozzi npc
Employees:
Rheya Hawkins [part-time]
Celest Baily [part-time] npc
Camille (the lazy chameleon)
misc. NPC's & HIRING!
Hours: 24 hours
Merchandise:
★ vinyl records, wizarding and muggle music, music players, resale instruments and equipment, and band memorabilia.
★ cheap beer, well drinks, vending machine snacks, and bar foods that can be deep fried.
★ incense, glass blown pipes, grinders, and various paraphernalia.
★ black-light posters, funny shirts, reptile supplies, and random nick knacks.
Description: Nestled on the lower level of an old brick building, Spinners sits under a shifty motel and a rundown apartment building. The black door is covered in stickers, there is a glowing light in the window, and the trash is usually piling up by the stoop. Once inside the wizarding establishment, a cramped vandalized staircase continues down to a basement level, and to the right, there is a large room. The first floor is the technical shop front, housing rows of tables, and glass display cases. There are boxes and crates full of vinyl records stacked haphazardly up to the ceiling. At the far end of the cramped room is the cashier counter that houses an old fashioned register that dings loudly when transactions are complete. It is also the home to the shop's chameleon pet, Camille, who sits perched on the branches of a magical plant near the register. There is a small doorway with hanging beads dividing it from the main room to the side of the register. Inside, everything glows by blacklight. Fuzzy psychedelic posters and hand made glass paraphernalia line the walls. This area is for witches and wizards over the age of seventeen only.

Down the staircase to the basement level is where the party never ends. The walls and ceiling are lined with graffiti, posters, pictures, carvings, stickers, and all manner of artwork. Thanks to magic, more seem to fit in the basement than physics should allow. There is a long narrow bar with no top-shelf offerings glowing by rows of multicolored lights framing a broken mirror. The wooden bar is engraved with mementos from the last few decades. Some booths and tables are lining the wall and a set of pool tables that cost three sickles per hour. Across from the bar is a mini halfpipe, quarter, box jumps, and spines covered in artwork. Spinners is the kind of place that is calm during the day and chaotic at night. It is loud from the live music and the sounds of skateboards on-ramps. It is dark, dimly lit, and hazy from all sorts of smoke. Despite all of its shortcomings, Spinners is the sort of place with many regulars, witches, and wizards who hang around like it's a second home. And that's exactly what Gino hoped for.

Shop Name: White Silk Tearoom & Bakery
Street Address: Kensington, London
Owner: Callan Blanche/ {owner & head baker} [NPC/ @Jared]
Employees:
Dashiell Atremois {executive chef) [NPC]
Archer Ellis {maitre'd) [NPC]
Maxine Grayson {baker's assistant} [NPC]
@Elias Deyer {waiter}
Hiring for Waiters, Baristas & Buspeople!
Hours:
xxxxBakery:
xxxxxxxxMonday: Closed
xxxxxxxxTuesday: 8am-4pm
xxxxxxxxWednesday: 8am-4pm
xxxxxxxxThursday: Closed
xxxxxxxxFriday: 8am-4pm
xxxxxxxxSaturday: 8am-4pm
xxxxxxxxSunday: 8am-4pm

xxxxCafe/Tearoom:
xxxxxxxxMonday: Closed
xxxxxxxxTuesday: 7am-7pm; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm; Afternoon Tea: 3:30pm-6:30pm
xxxxxxxxWednesday: 7am-7pm; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm; Afternoon Tea: 3:30pm-6:30pm
xxxxxxxxThursday: 7am-9pm; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm; Afternoon Tea: 3:30pm-6:30pm
xxxxxxxxFriday: 7am-9pm; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm; Afternoon Tea: 3:30pm-6:30pm
xxxxxxxxSaturday: 8am-6:30pm; Brunch: 10am-1pm; Afternoon Tea: 3:30pm-6:00pm
xxxxxxxxSunday: 8am-4pm; Brunch: 10am-1pm
Merchandise:
~ Baked goods such as cakes, donuts, tarts, and other confectionaries courtesy of Callan Blanche, the owner and baker served every day, except Monday.
~ High quality, responsibly sourced tea leaves and coffee beans from around the world, beans grounded in house, and made fresh everyday
~ Light, refreshing cocktails, made either alcoholic or non-alcoholic on request, are served in the tearoom area during Brunch and Afternoon Tea
~ Delectable finger sandwiches, petite portions of amazing cuisine, canapés, and other beautiful items made fresh by a highly skilled chef from Paris, France
~ Chef-made food only available during Brunch and Afternoon as a prix fixe menu, changing weekly, no substitutions!
~ Seats at Brunch and Afternoon Tea are only sold in sets of two seats, so a table of three must buy a 4 seat package
~ The Cafe Section of the establishment has sandwiches, salads and soup for sale at all times of the day.
~ All parts of establishment closed on Mondays, because everyone(& Callan) hates Mondays

Description: White Silk was the brain-child of a young owner & baker Callan Blanche along with the culinary prowess of equally youthful Dashiell Atremois, opened in 2000. They were transplants from the Bourdeaux region of France, being childhood friends and Beauxbatons Alumna, they sought out to create an upscale, French-inspired Cafe and Bakery. The Tearoom side was an idea of Callan's, in which they would open a room for a few hours at a time, once for Brunch and again for an Afternoon Tea, serving high-quality, haute cuisine, along with delectable desserts and various refreshing beverages.

White Silk is known for it's elegant, stylish, yet masculine interior. This, along side its expensive-looking, more feminine table settings is a striking visual that no other Tearoom has. The establishment is set into three parts, The Bakery, The Cafe, and The Tearoom. The Bakery is Callan's domain, it's where he zens out and creates all manner of pastries and sweets. There are beautifully lined displays in an L-shape along the right wall, along with various stands with various other products dotting the space. The Cafe is central to the whole establishment; it's where baked goods go after the bakery closes, and it's where the patrons of the Tearoom go when it's not open. It serves a small selection of made-to-order food, beverages, and where Dashiell spends his time honing his several years of experience. The Tearoom environment is fairly popular with ladies, and some gentlemen because of the seemingly all-male staff, all dressed in black, with silk ties, each not too bad on the eyes, that run the floor. This is is mostly the fault of the maitre'd who hires the waitstaff, Archer, but it hasn't been a problem thus far, so Callan has let it go.

   

 

Address: The Strand, London
Owner: The Bloom family @Perdita Bloom
Employees: Bar staff, sommeliers, mixologists, wait staff, security, hiring!


Hours: Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 01:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 02:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00
Merchandise:

Vantage Point serves a wide range of expertly mixed cocktails, fine wines, beers and spirits. There is also a restaurant that serves a selection of modern, locally sourced British cuisine.

Description: The view from the rooftop of Vantage Point is no less than iconic.

Ten stories up and set in the bustling thoroughfare of The Strand, patrons can get a clear view of Admiral Nelson atop his column in the centre of Trafalgar Square. St. Paul's is just visible while the London Eye just peeks over the horizon with a clear view all the way to Big Ben. The tables are as close to the edge of the building as possible, giving patrons an unusual and unique view of the capital which seems to spread endlessly in all directions. Vantage Point prides itself on providing a more peaceful side of the city.

Built with a modern design, there is a lot of glass and mood lighting. The place really comes alive when the sun sets. The tables are small, seating mainly two and four people, an ideal place for a date or after work  drinks.  By day, Vantage Point is smooth and calm, offering lunches and afternoon tea complete with panoramic views. There are some booths, complete with mismatched cushions that give way to warm and soft lighting that is  wound around the balcony edge and around the rafters, giving it an oddly strikingly cosy contrast to the bar's otherwise rather clean and clinical decor. When the sun sets, a blend of chilled out house music can be heard as the place fills up with the great and the good of the city centre.

Relaxed and understated, Vantage Point is a discreet bar. The staff, dressed smartly in black, are attentive and love to offer their opinions on the various drinks, as well as chatting about their knowledge on the extensive wine list.

While the dress code isn't too strict, the owners do ask that patrons adopt a "smart casual" wardrobe (no trainers or football shirts) but it's rare that there are any problems.

The mixed drinks at Vantage Point are all inspired by London, as well as members of the Bloom family. They showcase an exciting mix and delicate blend of flavours, taking inspiration from the vibrant city in which the bar offers the best views of. A lot of the cocktails on the menu feature gin as the main ingredient. A selection is listed below

In Bloom: A blend vodka, blood orange liqueur, elderberry juice, lemon juice, madarin and lemon bitters, topped with a slice of candied orange
The London Standard: Inspired by the city of the past, this drink includes gin, English apple juice, damson jam, honey and tea tincture
London Fog: A classic of dry gin, chilled water and pernod anise
The Skyline:  A modern take on the  pisco sour with pink grapefruit and lavender bitters
Pretty In Pink : Inspired by the West End, this drink includes sherry, rose vermouth, honey, angostura bitters and  champagne
Golden Guardian: Inspired Westminster, this drink includes grey goose vodka, apple, pine, lemon juice and sugar syrup
Royal Botanic: Inspired by Kew Gardens, this cocktail includes disaronno, passionfruit, pineapple, fresh citrus and topped with bee pollen. The drink is topped with edible, seasonal flowers.
Abbey Road: Inspired by Camden, this cocktail includes gin, martini, lemon, yuzu, champagne and a citrus dust