I must admit, I have a bit of a soft spot for the London Underground . Most Londoners would describe it as a necessary evil rather than a joy, but I beg to differ. Yes, it's noisy, crowded and not always clean, but it's also quick, handy and stops me from being glued to my phone all day.
There's something oddly comforting about its maze-like network of tunnels and echoing corridors. So, when I discovered you could dine in an old tube carriage, I was eager to give it a go. Nestled at the end of the Victoria Line in Walthamstow, inside the Pumphouse Museum, sits a decommissioned 1967 Victoria Line tube carriage that has been transformed into a snug dining area.
The original advertisements, TFL signs and poles are still intact - the only difference is that the seats have been swapped for cosy two-seater tables and a long communal table towards the back of the carriage. The lighting is warm and subdued, making it an ideal setting for a romantic evening. Supperclub.
tube, run by head chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño and her team since 2018, offers a six-course tasting menu inspired by Latin American flavours. Bea, originally from Bogotá Colombia, personally introduced herself, her team and her menu at the start of the meal before announcing that dinner was served. The first of the six courses, heavily influenced by corn as Bea had mentioned, was then brought out.
From scrumptious corn tamales to vibrant salsas and succulent chorizo, every course was a culinary delight. But it was.