When I was in Battersea at the end of January, I visited the bar known as Control Room B at Battersea Power Station. The bar is in the former control room of the power station as it was left in the 1950s. Visitors can enjoy drinks and food around the power station equipment and controls, and the theme of the cocktails throws back to the purpose of the building. After a long week at work, I decided to visit for a couple of cocktails.
The bar is open open and on the first level of the station.
The menus were served on a blueprint map and in a steel notebook clipboard, which was a throwback to the decor and 1950s power station environmnt.
I ordered the fresh olive sourdough slices, which was served with olive oil and vinegar and tasted fresh and of good quality.
Elements and furnishings around the venue gave a throwback of the 1950s, including a blueprint which features as the cocktail and drinks menu.
I had two cocktails, and both of these come in the special glasses made for the power station. The cocktail menu is pretty extensive.
Battersea Power Station comes in a ceramic model of the Battersea Power Station and is a fruity and floral flavour with gin and different fruity and herby liqeuers, such as elderflower, violet, bergamont, and floral syrup.
The Synchroscope is another gin-based cocktail served in a ceramic glass that looks like electrical equipment. The cocktail has a fruity flavour and is also made with blueberry wine and raspberry liqueur.
After enjoying the food and drinks, I had a wander around to look at the old power station equipment. They do host tours of it, and they also sell merchandise.
I enjoyed my visit to this quirky one-of-a-kind bar.
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