10 August 2013

An Afternoon in Chelsea



Last week my Mum, Daniel & I wandered up to the King's Road on a gorgeous mild sunny day. We headed off to Gallery Mess attached to the Saatchi Gallery. I've been to the gallery many times but never ventured into the charming little restaurant/cafe/bar next to it.

It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere, all high ceilings & exposed brickwork with fairy lights & eclectic artwork dotted about. Having opted for a table outside in the sunshine the heavens promptly opened with a deluge of English summer rain.

Ensconced under a huge parasol the lovely staff were very attentive & brought us out some delicious cocktails & nibbles. Most tables remained outside eating their meals (safely dry) surrounded by the pouring rain, reminding me somewhat me of numerous summers spent in Cornwall, eating picnics from the safety of a cave watching the rain hit the beach.

We got a fresh seafood platter & some mouthwatering fish & chips to share. The food was delicious & for the service we received & the location pretty reasonably priced.

We braved the rain, had a quick look round the shops & picked up a few sale bargains. Then retreated to the cosy depths of Ca'puccino for coffee & cake.

A lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon!

Harriet x

2 comments:

  1. The Gallery Mess is one of my fav places to pop into if I am ever in the area, it is so spacious and beautifully light with such delicious food and drinkies!! Thank you for reminding me about the place !!
    India x

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    1. It's so lovely isn't it! Think it might be a new favourite xx

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