V-Flyer

I'd have preferred a Hendricks Loft but this sounds fun!

Not tried it yet, agree, it looks a lot of fun!

Nice to see VS being innovative again!

Cal346 wrote:Not tried it yet, agree, it looks a lot of fun!

Nice to see VS being innovative again!

Hear hear. I totally agree. I can't wait to try it out in a few weeks time. y)

Nottingham Nick was there this morning according to FB

Damn my next two flights are with the Dark Side :# Serves me right.

What are the chances of BA taking up some sort of sponsorship and adding some exciting improvements to their lounges ?| I know - none - but a girl can dream.......

Sunshine 8D

According to the BT article, it's only open from 16:00 everyday.

mitchja wrote:According to the BT article, it's only open from 16:00 everyday.

That's a bit rubbish n( I would have thought lunch time should be the latest it should open.

Surely they could re-allocate one of the existing CH bar staff up there without causing shortages elsewhere.

16:00 ???

11:00 would have been perfect.....!!

Wonder where the z listers will go now!

jamie wrote:Wonder where the z listers will go now!

More to the point, where's the V-Flyer Party Bus going to hang out?

Good to see Pete Tong "DJing" using a laptop!

mitchja wrote:According to the BT article, it's only open from 16:00 everyday.

That fits in with my arrival next Friday y)

Will report if nobody beats me to it ):

buns

Buns....we are counting on you to make us proud...and I am sure Mrs Buns will be there to assist you in your task |:)

Sunshine 8D

slinky09 wrote:I'd have preferred a Hendricks Loft but this sounds fun!

Mmmmm Hendricks, my all time favourite gin! Still, certainly can't complain about this!!

Neil wrote:

mitchja wrote:According to the BT article, it's only open from 16:00 everyday.

That's a bit rubbish n( I would have thought lunch time should be the latest it should open.

Surely they could re-allocate one of the existing CH bar staff up there without causing shortages elsewhere.

or turn it into 'self service'

Though I suppose the number of UC pax missing their flights might go up !

Miss G wrote:Good to see Pete Tong "DJing" using a laptop!

LOL oo) Its a hard life being paid £xxx and pressing "play", Bring back Vinyl y)

16:00 is a bad call... but hang on it only needs to be a token gesture, loads of PR: recent opening of No. 1 lounge and overall "whats happening with VS" time... A very easy and cheap (given sponsorship) win, to an area that of late (last year or so) seems to of been cordoned off more than open.

We were there in the morning, so there was no one staffing the bars. It is nice to see VS trying to make use of the space, but I found the whole area and concept to be pretty pretentious and a bit OTT - but that is maybe just me.

I am not a vodka drinker, but the concoctions on offer seemed to sum up the whole thing for me.

The Classic Serve

Simply stirred over ice with a whisper of Noilly Prat and finished with a twist of lemon or an olive.

Signature Serves

1. La Poire Rose – La Poirre vodka shaken with freshly squeezed grapefruit. Noilly Ambre vermouth and a touch of vanilla infused sugar, garnished with a delicate rose petal.
2. Gold Status – a dazzling mix of vodka, cinnamon schnapps and fresh lemon juice spritzed with spicy ginger beer, finished with edible gold for the ultimate touch of luxury.
3. Angel of the Skies - Vodka stirred down with exotic bitters and Martin Rosato vermouth, finished with Martini Asti sparkling wine and the essential oils of fresh grapefruit.
4. Cloud 9 – Capturing theglamour of flight, the combination of L’Orange Vodka, pink grapefruit, strawberry syrup and ginger liqueur create a spicy fruitful cocktail with the aroma of Absinthe adding the final flourish.


Nick

PS The door to the outside viewing area is still closed, and now it looks permanent.

Nottingham Nick wrote:PS The door to the outside viewing area is still closed, and now it looks permanent.

Still? Since when? And how does it look permanent?
I love going to the roof garden, I hope they haven't spoiled 2 things for me with this new Bar...

Hamster wrote:

Nottingham Nick wrote:PS The door to the outside viewing area is still closed, and now it looks permanent.

Still? Since when? And how does it look permanent?
I love going to the roof garden, I hope they haven't spoiled 2 things for me with this new Bar...

If it is permanent it will be a sad thing - it was nice to go up and get some fresh air.

But I blame the smokers for the closure - they seamed to think that the 'no smoking' signs were meant for everyone else and not them.

The last time I was there the number of disgarded butts was disgusting.

I guess BAA decided enough was enough and told VS to close it.

Nick

Thanks for posting the "Menu" y) y)

Z listers permitting, I might go up there just to say a I tried it - if only to do the last Au gesture

buns

PS
Must admit, the concoctions do seem OTT

The outdoor patio area was open when I was there at the end of August y)

tontybear wrote:
But I blame the smokers for the closure - they seamed to think that the 'no smoking' signs were meant for everyone else and not them.

errr sorry I take offense at that remark. Yes, I am am smoker and yes I can also read and I do abide 100% by the no smoking signs when I see them so please don't just group all smokers into the same category.

tontybear wrote: they seamed

Grrrrrrrrrr v( .
The smoking argument has been rumbling for years. I was told it had closed permanently because of this about 4 years ago when I wanted to go and sit outside only to find it open on my next visit a couple of months later. It's been hit and miss ever since, with it being open for about 50% of my visits.
I do think tonty is right though and BAA have probably had enough.
James, whilst many (the majority of)smokers abide by the no-smoking enforcements that exist there are still some that do not.
I see it every day v( v( .
DL

mitchja wrote:The outdoor patio area was open when I was there at the end of August y)

tontybear wrote:
But I blame the smokers for the closure - they seamed to think that the 'no smoking' signs were meant for everyone else and not them.

errr sorry I take offense at that remark. Yes, I am am smoker and yes I can also read and I do abide 100% by the no smoking signs when I see them so please don't just group all smokers into the same category.

Well said James - Tonty's sideswipe with a catch all stereotype is not, as all stereotypes are, the case y) .

Personally I've never seen the point to the roof garden.

It reeks of aviation fuel.
The wire fence means taking photos is difficult.
If it's raining, there's no shelter.

Should have been fully enclosed with glass.

Darren Wheeler wrote:
Should have been fully enclosed with glass.

I do like the roof garden, but do think VS should have incorporated some of the old conservatory that the old LHR CH used to have.