8 Interesting Facts about Leadenhall Street
Located in the heart of London's Square Mile, Revolution Leadenhall is not just your average cocktail bar! If you are currently procrastinating at work, take a moment to read our top 8 weird and wonderful facts about our Leadenhall Street home.
1. Our venue is directly opposite the tourist hot spot "The Lloyd's of London 1928 Arch"- But yet do they know... It's not a Bank or a Church!
In a sea of industrial and almost robotic looking high rise buildings, the original arch stands alone to commemorate 434 men of Lloyd's who gave their lives in two world wars.
2. Leadenhall Market inspires those who see the world from behind a lense.
Just a stone throw away from us, you'll find the hustle and bustle of Leadenhall Market. This pictureques place has inspired many film directors and location scouts over the years. It's striking architecture has found itself the backdrop to many superstar films. This includes: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Hereafter and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Our favourite Hollywood Stint has to be when Leadenhall Market doubled up as Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter films. Sprinkling a little extra magic over the financial district!
3. Revolution Bar, Leadenhall Street.
Yes, we couldn't write about Leadenhall Street and not include ourselves. (Sorry). More than just a bar - as an old bank, it's not only the secrets of London's wealthiest we hold… have you seen our secret Vault? Our Vault is part of the original Midland Bank strong room which has now been transformed into a opulent event space. For more information about private hire call us on 0207 6219955.
4. Our Vault has the most exciting entrance to any private party on the street!
The entrance to our Vault boasts all it's orginal features, and comprises of a wooping, 432 deposit boxes. This exquisite pathway to our private room is fantastic for welcome drink receptions and team building riddles. What ever you do, don't close our Vault door! Weighing a hefty 6,000 pounds, it takes 8 men to reopen it.
5. Our neighbour is taller than yours...
That's right, our friends at the Leadenhall Building are not only the 4th tallest building in London but also the 4th tallest building in the whole UK. That's 52 floors in total, but have no fear of being late, their top lift speed is a crazy 8 M/S. (Heaven forbid the lift were to break.) Hats off to the Cheesegrator we salute you!
6. Bank Tube Station is not so popular.
Did you know in 2013, Bank Tube Station was voted the least favourite tube station in London? The station is made up of 10 platforms altogether. With those 15 minute walks to the other platform, we can't see why *ahem*? We always recommend avoiding rush hour, pop in to see us at Revolution Leadenhall afterwork instead? Prebook an area on a Friday and claim a free round of drinks by quoting "Friday Like You Earned it". For more information call us on 0207 621 9955.
7. Other bars have been claiming they are the only bar on Leadenhall Street with a nightclub downstairs.
We've heard through the grapevine that our hospitality chums have been saying they are the only bar with a club downstairs on the street. This is most certainly not the case. Revolution Leadenhall has it's very own Basement Club Bar too. This 300 person party paradise has recently been revamped and will reopen on the 26th January 2018, playing all your favourite club classics. It is complete with two bars and our VIPS booths are available to book.
8. Chilli is great for the Libido.
Did you know at Revolution Leadenhall we are notorious for our Chilli shots? Forget shot roulette, this is serious business. You must try our 10 stick shot challenge. Yes, we did create our own chilli shot for your pleasure!
If our chilli shot doesn't quite tickly your fancy, our Vodka connoisseur's at Head Office have actually designed 30 innovative flavours for you to enjoy. So we really do have something for everyone.
If you need any help planning a team building event? Call me on 020 7621 9955 or drop me an email on [email protected].
