Eventually we decided to go and explore the Lost Caves Gin bar a very exclusive venue given its 30 person maximum capacity!Īlannah took us through the corridor to the caves’ entrance and punched in the code for the door admittance is strictly one-in-one-out due to the conditions of trading, although our table had been reserved, so it wasn’t a problem and we didn’t have to wait. Time seemed to slow down in the comfort of Lost Property, and we spent our time people-watching, chatting and generally having a good time. Both were topped with a drizzle of Blackberry liqueur. There are some very retro ingredients in the cocktails too I had one called “Misplaced Cherry”- a mix of Havana especial rum, ginger ale, and lime all topped with Cherry B, The Man found his “Lost Child”- Jelly Baby infused Brokers Gin with bitter Campari, Orange juice and Lemon. As you may expect, they all have quirky names and details of their contents are printed out as lost property/missing item reports. In addition to the Curious venues classic cocktail selection, Lost Property has its own unique selection of libations. Whilst we looked through the cocktail menu, I noticed the ceiling decor – hundreds of old, ornate door keys of all shapes and sizes! Alannah said she would be around for the rest of our time in Nottingham, and would take us down to the Lost Caves bar below Nottingham’s ancient streets when we were ready. His Nibs and I sat on some sublimely squishy sofas, taking in our surroundings. ![]() ![]() The suitcases had been stacked to form pillars around which tables and seats had been arranged, and some filing cabinet-printed wallpaper in a back space looked particularly effective. What came to mind for me were a 1920s railway station- style lost property rooms everywhere you looked there were trunks, suitcases, books, toys, and paraphernalia scattered around artfully. Lost Properties’ owner, Dan, has quite the eye for design and showcases his talent very well in the interior of this venue. Unassuming and not brash in style, we would definitely have walked past the sign a couple of times had we not had Alannah with us! We would have struggled with the actual door too its front was obscured with old suitcases, the gilded handle camouflaged brilliantly.
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