Eclipse (Bar, Club)

If you’re lucky enough to live in swanky South Ken, you’ve just got luckier. Eclipse South Kensington has just had a make over; the bar downstairs has been turned into a dapper ‘boutique club’- which, unsurprisingly given its good looks, has proved popular.

If it’s more of a relaxed bevy after work you’re after, the sleek upstairs bar sets the Sex and the City scene, with its trendy black leather sofas, cool copper lights, and burgundy walls.

Sit back and let friendly staff spoil you as they glide from table to table, meeting the demands of the chi-chi clientele, thirsty for more of their award-winning cocktails.

Speaking of cocktails, the bar’s concoctions are so fruity they must be good for you! Apart from all the classics on offer, Eclipse will tempt you with mouth-watering delights, such as ‘Lotus Fizz’ (£9): (Stolichnaya vodka shaken with fresh sour passion fruit juice, sweetened and laced with black raspberry liqueur and served in a tall glass over ice topped up with champagne). Another winner not to be missed is their lusciously sweet best seller, the ‘Watermelon Martini’ (fresh watermelon shaken with vodka, £6.75).

Fortunately, Eclipse group has grown in size, so with five Eclipse bars in London, you won’t have to travel too far to sample the genius creations of the Eclipse mixologists.

But Eclipse South Kensington is no one trick pony. The personnel have made great efforts to introduce something new and fresh here and it seems to be working: comedy nights and live music performances are regularly scheduled in too. Oriental-style grazing menu from their sister restaurant Cocoon is also available....read more