London Victoria Line carriage supperclub

At the end of 2011 I decided to try supperclubs in and around Brixton where I live.  I searched online and found a few, some are very well known others not so much. I found one that caught my attention, the Basement Galley. It was near Christmas and they weren’t hosting any supperclubs till January 2012. However, by April 2012 Basement Galley were no more. Alex Cooper, the chef had decided to pursue other gastronomic enterprises. I was sad that I never had the change to try it. I always checked them out online for updates. Well, my constant checking paid off when I saw that they were hosting a special supperclub in a tube carriage on the Victoria Line in April 2013. First person I thought to invite to come with me was my good friend Mex, aka @anniemole, who has been blogging about the tube for the last 10 years. Perfect companion!
The location wasn’t exactly on the tracks. It was a most unique and exclusive venue, a historic 1967 Victoria Line Tube Carriage in a hidden and  currently being transformed into London’s new steam and transport museum, showcasing Lea Valley manufacturers such as Avro and De Havilland in Walthamstow, end of  the Victoria Line.  From the station we caught another bus to get to the venue another 15 minutes bus ride, where we noticed that other dinner guests armed with wine bottles were heading too.

 

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub
The carriage door was in fully working order. We felt like the train was going to depart at anytime!

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub MENU

Green Pea & Basil Purée  – delicious and creammy
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Salmon
Ruccola Salad, Truffle & Parmesan Vinaigrette
fresh and well seasoned dish
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Fizzy Gin & Tonic Jelly
The Basement Galley Classic
Not so sure about this dish….
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Slow Braised Beef Móle
Garlic Mash, Wilted Spinach
nice, hearty and filling, I loved the presentation too.
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Pimm’s Fruit Salad
nice palate cleanser
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Cheesecakes: White Chocolate & Vanilla, Green Tea & Lime
Kiwi Smoothie
I really enjoyed desert. It was a different experience having a smootie for desert.

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub

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Tea & Coffee

The buzzing  atmosphere,  the unique venue  and Alex’s accomplished cooking, made this a brilliant and unique experience and in the true spirit of London Underground’s 150th Anniversary.  The venue is  about 20 minutes of the tube station and about £11 cab ride. The next supperclub (BYO)  in the Victoria Carriage will take place on the 11th May .
Read Annie Mole’s blog for another view on the evening: London-Underground

 

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub

London Victoria Line carriage supperclub

 

 

 

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