Something is happening under those arches
Chelsea's High Line is one of the few proposals in recent years that have refreshed New York's increasingly dated appeal. It is curious that, in order not to stagnate in the 20th century, ** London is inspired by the famous elevated garden in Manhattan.**
His Low Line invents new life for the Bankside district, situated on the south bank of the River Thames. This walking route runs along the brick viaducts of the railway that connects the metro stations of London Bridge and Southwark.
Around them are distributed new spaces designed for a relaxed and 'enjoyable' form of leisure.
A place designed for relaxed leisure and 'enjoyment'
The first stop, if the path starts from London Bridge, takes us to the redcross way street , home to **veteran Boot & Flogger** wine bar _(number 10-20) _, the first to achieve a license for this type of establishment in London.
Your hallmarks: vintage British-style decor , with leather armchairs and wooden floors, and such a long letter as its facilities.
Ordering a pint of beer here is a waste of time.
A few meters away, on the same street, is the wall of ties that warns of the presence from Crossbones Cemetery.
This site, dedicated to the marginalized deceased , earned that curious nickname four centuries ago, being in an area that did not belong to London at the time and in which all the vices of the world traveled freely: sex, alcohol, gambling... and theater , since it is located a few minutes from the space now known as Shakespeare's Globe .
'Single women' (a euphemism for prostitutes), their illegitimate children and other inhabitants of London's Sodom and Gomorrah ended their days in this non-sacred space.
Now the place It can be visited from 12:00 to 15:00 on weekdays. , thanks to the fact that a group of volunteers are in charge of its maintenance.
In addition to ties, hundreds of messages and everyday objects invade one of its gates.
Ribbons, messages and objects remember the deceased marginalized
Union Street it is one of the vertices of a tiny triangular square full of charm, in which is ** Flat Iron Square **. In this multifunctional space you can go shopping, have lunch or dinner and treat yourself to a good cocktail.
A walk in the open air clothes and souvenirs market that occupies the heart of this renovated industrial space is the aperitif that invites you to attend later to other more primary appetites.
Besides food trucks exteriors, the food stalls sheltered under the viaduct that forms the Low Line encompass a whole gastronomic universe.
Ramen, pizza, Spanish food, 'wild' salads, fresh pasta and seductive pastries they compete for the attention of a diner who wishes he had as many stomachs as cows.
To top it off, they also organize in it concerts and sports screenings.
A gastronomic universe on the table
Going a little off the official route, we ran into the Citizen M Bankside _(20 Lavington Street) _ which, in addition to being a hotel, is probably one of the most interesting (and cheap) workspaces in London. It also houses a cozy cafeteria.
Its inner part is designed to offer tranquility to the visitor and makes sure that you never run out of internet connection or the battery of your electronic devices.
All the furniture looks for the good vibes (“Nice shoes”, say the rugs; “My house is your house”, one of its posters tells you in Spanish). And their self-service food and drink stand is a museum of the best packaging.
Does the concept exist 'designer soda' ? This place proves it to you with the ginger ale Gingerella, his sister Karma Tail and the Ugly brand flavored lemonades.
For snacks, turn to **Buchanans Artisan Cheese Kit** and you've got the perfect foodie photo if you're into Instagram posturing. You don't even need a bad filter.
Our kingdom for an afternoon of fireplace and blanket
Back on Union Street and with the imposing presence of the skyscraper of The Shard always in the background, it appears a small gallery, **Jerwood Space.**
It is dedicated to the visual arts and tries to promote new talent , some of them trained at the school housed in their building.
In addition, it has several bars and cafes, such as ** Glass House Café , a glass house proof of the London climate ** with tables that look like desks and green chairs that adapt to the environment and remind us of our past as students.
the annex The Gentlemen Baristas perpetuates the tradition of the best coffee with a touch, why not say it, deliberately hipster. It has another branch on the same street, at number 61, halfway between The Boot & Flogger and Flat Iron Square.
To finish the day, apply Old Union Yard Arches . Cyclorama, the sculpture by Rachel Wilberforce located on one of the walls of its entrance, announces the philosophy of the place.
Dynamism and creativity in a metallic red spiral welcomes this small community made up of theaters, restaurants and bars.
The Cervantes Theater represents Lorca and other greats of our literature in English and Spanish, while the Union Theater program with ease alternative musicals and Chekhov.
The Over the Road Café offers generous portions designed to share (or for gluttons) and, during the mornings, an English breakfast perfect for those who like to comply with local traditions.
The store Bullet Berry follows the maxim of Marie Antoinette (let them eat cake) and its design and architecture, clearly inspired by the Bauhaus, are the perfect setting for taste their gastronomic experiments.
Gastronomic experiments? For them!