Shiv's Brain

I have been to all sorts of venues recently, mostly for gigs or parties, but nothing has struck me with such a unique charm as Cellar Door. Located in a converted underground public convenience, Cellar Door is easy to miss if you are not looking for it as the entrance looks like the steps down to any of London's toilets or subways. Until you get a bit closer and see the neon sign down the steps, that is. So, many people walk right past without even realising they've missed anything. Which is quite unfortunate for them really.

Descending the steps into the bar you are greeted with red and blue lighting, lips-shaped stools,and an intimate atmosphere. You are served at the table and while you nibble the complimentary popcorn bowl you can choose from a variety of drinks and cocktails (may I recommend the Mai Tai and the Bonnie and Clyde, but recommend against the Von Teese Martini), a selection of nibbles including a pitta platter, and a cheese board, and browse from the selection of snuff boxes. If you should choose a snuff box (I tried the Red Bull snuff myself but wasn't that enamoured of it - was rather like squirting First Defence up my nose!), it is brought to you on a small tray with some straws, a plastic card, and with a few lines arranged on the plate. It's worth it almost solely for the look on some people's faces!

If you have never tried snuff before and you should desire to (bearing in mind it *is* bad for your health, is addictive, and may turn you into an yesteryear aristocrat), then you may want to check out the wiki page, and the snufftaking technique guide, and if you really want impress then check out the rules of snuff taking in the Etiquette guide.

We were treated to a performance by "cabaret singer, comedian and drunken raconteur" Dusty Limits who performed varies songs from everything from pop to Cabaret, toying with the lyrics as he goes and often singing songs in completely different tempos or styles from the original - something which happens more and more as the night wears on and he lubricates his voice with wine ;)

All in all this was an excellent Wednesday night out, and Cellar Door is a venue that I have every intention of revisiting regularly. I will also be keeping a special eye out for Dusty Limits as his performance was as brilliantly sung as it was funny.

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