Mystery bar number 10
Mystery bar number 9 proved to be truly obscure, and even dropping some extra hints didn't tip you off, so I finally had to put you out of your misery by identifying it as Mojo Invincible. It's a tiny little place, and not quite on the beaten track, but well worth a try.
![Mystery bar number 10 - sofas](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6909/1288/200/mystery_bar_10_sofas.jpg)
The decor, while clearly much more upmarket than its previous incarnation, is intentionally a real mish-mash, with exposed concrete and polished steel walls contrasting with busywallpaper and wooden cladding. There are a lot of comfy leather sofas and booths as well as an eclectic mix of chairs and kiwiana cushions. Parts of the ceiling are covered in a pattern of mismatched panels, giving an effect that reminds me of work by John Mills Architects, though I'm not sure whether the revamp was done by them.
![Mystery bar number 10 - fireplace](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6909/1288/320/mystery_bar_10_fire.jpg)
If this place had arrived out of the blue, I would probably love it for its cosiness, interesting design and relaxed feel. But it's hard not to feel a sense of loss. I don't have many memories of this place in its heyday (I'm sure I went there, I just don't remember), and it was never exactly my idea of a good time. I just hope that the old crowd has somewhere else to go - and that it's nowhere near me.
5 Comments:
Or is it that one in Bond Street?
Not Syn, the other one. Or is that still Lovelocks?
Jo: the old one wasn't quite as revolting as the Fats, but there was a definite overlap in the demographics, mostly attracted by cheep beer specials. The old version had something resembling street cred.
Hadyn: nope, Lovelocks is still Lovelocks, as far as I'm aware. And this place definitely attracted a younger crowd.
dues, that's the new southern cross bar ;)
Bang on, anonymous!
It's been awhile but is it Apartment?
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