Remember when you were first allowed to hold a cup of red cordial? (Two hands please). You felt lucky. Then you were allowed to hold a cup with one hand, and finally you became privileged enough to hold a real glass. Well done you.**However, you probably haven’t had any drinking achievements to be proud of for a while, and it’s here that the magically large glasses at the Shop & Wine Bar can help to reinstate the privilege. Drinking here is arefreshingly considered act of ratio and proportion. Glass > Hands. Wine < Glass. Conversation > Ambient Music. Small Bar < Big City. Drink slowly please children and count yourselves lucky, or go to your rooms.
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