Topolski (South Bank)

• Re going for a drink are you coming
• Those who find it a challenge to just go for a drink if doing so is the single consumptive activity destined for the occasion are those I can relate to
• Straight up spirits I can entertain the lot if there is adequate sustenance to support them
• S good on the London bar scene is somewhat lacking
• Give me a restaurant with an attractive wine list or hot sake any day
• The concept of Topolski Bar was interesting enough to make me wander into the culinary void that is the immediate area surrounding Waterloo station and pay a visit
• Recently launched in collaboration with the artist Feliks Topolski&rsquo
• S studio) comprising of three distinct rooms and with some of his vibrant pieces furnishing the walls
• The food here is Polish and the vodka is potent
• S also house infused with such novel flavourings as horseradish (served with tomato juice and spices so a Bloody Mary)
• Tarragon (not tried there are only so many vodka cocktails I can justify on a Monday)
• Savoury piggy bites like kabanos and Kracovian dry pork sausage are the exact things you want to pop into your mouth between swigs of beer or cocktails
• Wedges and small mounds of British cheeses with piccalilli
• S not enough choice and portions are too small to qualify them as meals
• Re after a drinking den with qualities often lacking in London bars ample space
• Quality snacks to accompany your drinks then Topolski is a solid offering
• Their Eastern European acid jazz nights are calling me
• Fourteen years and was completed just before his death
• Topolski bar is moments away from Waterloo station
• The fish and dry cured meats were the favourites of mine
• There was a pickled dish that was seriously addictive
• You can tell the ingredients were sourced from good suppliers
• S a good selection of house cocktails infused with either vodka or gin
• One of the cocktails was a winter special
• They had a New Years party with a view of the London eye fireworks
• The bar had an artsy feel with paintings hanging over the walls
• Nothing great but the New Years party was organised well

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