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    Victoria, London

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    Victoria’s best cocktail venue

    Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.

    Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.

    Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.

    Meet the flagbearers of traditional Irish culture

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    Discover the mountains & valleys: Itinerary 1

    Man weaving a basket

    The basket maker

    Meet the most accomplished custodian of Ireland’s oldest craft. Over time his skills have evolved to make both traditional baskets and contemporary art pieces. Learn the skills and patience required as you help to weave a basket under the weaver’s personal tutelage.

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    The taste of Connemara

    Enjoy a lunch of local epicurean delights from the Connemara coast and hillsides. Discover the story of Connemara’s food culture from the traumatic potato famine of the 19th century to the evolution of local artisan food in the present day.

    Hiking on Diamond Hill in Connemara, west of Ireland

    The archaeologist

    Walk the lonely glens and mountains of the west of Ireland with one of its most accomplished archaeologists. Take a journey through the annals of time, visiting ancient and sacred sites where our historian will bring the lives of the people who lived here alive.

    Discover the coast: Itinerary 2

    Boat Sailing on the sea

    The traditional boatbuilder

    Join a boat builder of traditional Galway sailing and rowboats in his workshop. Discover the history and importance of these beautiful pieces of maritime history to the islands and coastline of Connemara. This gentle artisan will show you how to hue coarse wood into the most beautiful curves of a boat’s hull.

    Ruins of a castle in Connamera

    The taste of Connemara

    Enjoy a lunch of local epicurean delights from the Connemara coast and hillsides. Discover the story of Connemara’s food culture from the traumatic potato famine of the 19th century to the evolution of local artisan food in the present day.

    Man holding an Irish Flute

    The traditional musician

    Complete your afternoon at a music-filled session in an Irish family pub. Meet the various musicians and hear how they interpret the rich Irish musical tradition. Pull your own pint of Guinness and while away the afternoon to lively jigs and reels.

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