21/09/26

Dallas Burger Joint arrives in London

Lisbonites have been quietly obsessed with Dallas for years. Now, Londoners can finally get a taste of the action, the laidback Portuguese burger has made its UK debut in Shoreditch this month. Landing in one of East London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, Dallas’ new 48-cover spot brings its no-nonsense burgers, nostalgic interiors and distinctly unpolished charm to London, without trying too hard to fit in. That’s because Dallas has a thing for places with a bit of history. Rather than hunting down shiny, purpose-built spaces, the cult burger joint seeks out unassuming, faded and often overlooked neighbourhood spots, breathing new life into them while keeping their original character firmly intact.

In Shoreditch, that means giving a former pub a fresh chapter rather than wiping the slate clean. The original façade and architectural details have been preserved, while inside, mustard and orange accents meet rich cherry-toned wood panelling. Walls are hung with work by photographers including William Eggleston, Devlin Claro and Martin Parr, while mosaic floors, Formica tables, vintage lighting and Portuguese tiles create the feel of a slightly time-warped mid-century café.

And the same thinking carries through to the menu. Dallas isn’t interested in burger theatrics: no skyscraper stacks and no burger that requires an engineering degree to eat. Instead, the menu is deliberately streamlined, sticking to the essentials and doing them very, very well. At the heart of it all are 165g beef patties made from a secret blend of three premium cuts, supplied by Aubrey Allen, a Royal Warrant holder that sources from the top 1% of British beef. And, of course, there’s no need to miss out if you don’t eat meat: any burger on the menu can be made with a vegan patty.

Dallas Shoreditch is the beginning of a new chapter for the Lisbon favourite. Same no-nonsense burgers, same laidback attitude, new postcode.

Address: 138 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE

For more information, click here. dallasburger.com

Photography courtesy of Dallas Burger

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Deck The Halls comes to Pergola Brixton for the Festive Season

Nov 24, 2024

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If you’re looking to get into the festive mood, head to Pergola Brixton, a 600-capacity venue that has been turned into a Winter Wonderland.

Everything, from the decor, the atmosphere and the drinks menu has been designed to make you feel like you’ve walked into Santa’s workshop. You can expect Christmas trees, a snow machine, twinkling lights, candy canes, mistletoe, and, perhaps most importantly, a playlist featuring all the festive classics, courtesy of the Santa Hat DJ Booth.

A diversity of festive cocktails will be available to accompany your night out, including a Cinnabon Daiquiri (Southern Comfort, Apple, Lime, Cinnamon Syrup); a fruity Spiced Cranberry Margarita (Olmeca Altos Plata, Orange Liqueur, Lime, Cranberry, Spiced Red Berries Syrup) and Figgy Pudding Highball (Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Anejo 11 Yr, Crème de Mure, Lemon, Fig & Blood Orange Soda) as well as Deck the Hall’s A Partridge In A Pear Tree (Absolut Pear, Elderflower Liqueur, Pear, Lemon Juice, Honey).

Deck the Halls even has its own Advent calendar, that is, an exclusive drink offer that evolves daily.

If you happen to be craving more warmth, you can enjoy Deck the Hall’s mulled wine and hot cocktails, in the form of boozy hot chocolates, that you can taste in Mint, Orange, Hazelnut or Baileys. Food-wise, the whole of Brixton Market’s restaurants is available to you, including festive food specials, which can all be delivered to your table for you to enjoy.

Deck the Halls gives you the perfect opportunity to celebrate Christmas in advance, with friends, family or work colleagues. You can already head to Brixton Market to try it out, or book your table by visiting https://www.pergolabrixton.co.uk/bookings/

Address: Brixton Village Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS

Written by Alexandra Herlaut Reinhardt

Photography courtesy of Pergola Brixton