Mystery bar number 25
David was all over the previous mystery bar like a rash: it is indeed Crazy Horse, a decidedly upmarket steakhouse and bar in Willis St where Armadillo used to be many years ago. I guess I should have expected it to be easy to work out, given that it opened with a splash. The Wellingtonian's new City Style section is full of photos from the opening, which is not surprising given that owner John McGrath seems to have written half the articles. The guests were described as "the city's finest", which apparently equates to a bunch of hospitality regulars with the odd property developer and car dealer. At least Don Brash didn't turn up (which he did to the Bolton Hotel's birthday do).
![Mystery bar #25 - glasses and trays on the bar](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6909/1288/320/mystery_bar_25_glasses.jpg)
They occasionally have live music, though it seems hard to imagine where the band would fit. The bar manager told me that it's a popular place on rugby nights, which struck me as surprising given the style, size and theme of place (it's hardly the Sports Café).
![Mystery bar #25 - strange painting and objets d'art](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6909/1288/200/mystery_bar_25_decoration.jpg)
5 Comments:
"Great wine drinking is a passionate pursuit of John McGrath who through his wine writing, extensive international travel and years of hospitality has established a strong network of vintners, importers and friends."
hahaha - Twat.
Now now, Kate, I can't allow language like that on my highly respectable blog. Besides, I might want to eat at some of John's restaurants again!
Sorry Tom. Couldn't help myself.
No Jo, it's not Zibibbo, though they also provide complimentary (& complementary) tapas with drinks (more tastes than substantional snacks, though).
Kate: no worries. What would an urban blog be without a little bit of obscenity and slander? So: any thoughts on this week's mystery bar?
Are you sure you didn't mean "stringiest"?
Oh, and any thoughts on this week's mystery bar, or am I going to have to drop some hints?
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