Barrio Easy – Boy Meets Girl

This is a story of boy meets girl. Not in the romantic sense mind, but one blogger to another.

Everyone knows that when setting up a new venture you should do your market research, so when we started TWOP I got speaking to a few other bloggers to exchange notes. The Ldnr: “A guide to London’s best bars, clubs and restaurants through the eyes of a real Ldnr”, stood out. Over a few friendly tweets and a mutual love of eating and drinking we decided do a review together.

The Barrio bars are normally known for cocktails on a night out, but as we found ourselves at Barrio East one Saturday lunch we prepared for a different experience. Seeing the venue in daylight (and sober!) allows you to appreciate the interiors a little more: bright colourful walls, caravans in the middle of rooms, and sheds for toilets helping the venue fit into the area it takes residence in.

On arrival a very friendly member of staff guided us to a quirky wooden booth where we reflexively ordered some cocktails (it’s a weekend, why not?). My cocktail (Brazilian Lady) was a perfect lunchtime treat as it wasn’t too strong or sweet but the other (A Bloody Mary with Bacon) was a little less to our liking – different strokes for different folks I guess!

Arrival of the food confirmed we had eyes bigger than our bellies: I had The Breakfast of Champions and he had the Chivito Sandwich (a great one for meat lovers), both of which were very generous portions! The food was ok: great for a quick bite on a lazy day with good company, but nothing to write home about. That’s fine though, we’ll be back a little closer to the witching hour for a great mojito!

Check out the Ldnr’s blog here or follow him on twitter: @theLdnr

> Client Friendly: Not right for talking shop

> Affordability: Budget-happy £

> Nearest station: Shoreditch High Street

> Dress code: Any clothes goes

> Best for: Lazy days

Visit Barrio East here

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