What’s New, On & Happening in Fulham

What’s New

The Fulham Arms

We’ve watched the facelift of what used to be the Sands End and the emergence of The Fulham Arms, with it’s gorgeous sage green facade, fancy gleaming traditional swinging outdoor sign, window boxes and new outdoor furniture in a spot that always catches the rays; well when the sun’s shining! There are a few locals that are sad that the Sands End has gone and although we think the name change is a shame we’re glad it’s kept a Fulham moniker and that there’s also a nod back to this local spot; more on that later. To be honest we’re just relieved that this pub located on the corner of Stephendale and Broughton Road is still going with so many local pubs closing down across the country. It’s part of a sisterly group that includes Cross Keys, Admiral Codrington and the Brown Cow; is it a good or a bad thing that we’ve been to them all?!

There’s now a brunch menu at The Fulham Arms with “loaded pancakes” and eggs “every which way”, Sunday roasts of course are a given and they have a children’s menu which includes fish goujons, chicken (course) and linguini pasta with hidden vegetable sauce (they get the parenting thing), cheesy pitta pizza, tiger toast (marmite stripes!) and there’s a kids roast. Owned by the Butcombe Brewing Company the Fulham Arms have a loyalty card scheme so you can turn purchases into points and enjoy 25% off food every Wednesday, a perfect opportunity to sink into one of their leather clad booths and check out the Autumn menu which includes seared scallops, Jerusalem artichoke, Stornoway Black pudding green apple and hazelnuts.

The Green Room

Parsons Green has a new bar in a spot you’ll be familiar with. The Green Room is nestled away in the basement of Aragon House and the space has been newly designed to give it a speakeasy vibe, with interiors that feature a mirrored ceiling, gold/ brass fixtures and fittings throughout and as you’d expect green stools and upholstered benches. You can book space in the bar for groups of up to 25 people, a table for 2 or simply pick a bar stool and do a bit of people watching whilst savouring a cocktail of your choice.

We love a sundowner in the garden at Aragon House but sometimes when we want a quiet catch up in the autumn / winter months the bar area can be a bit full on! The Green Room sounds like a much more relaxing option to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine or some bubbles with a charcuterie board with the added bonus of actually being able to hear what your friends are saying! The Green Room vibe is an elegant bar with a more sophisticated atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle and it’s strictly over 18s so you can escape yours and other peoples kids.

Now you know we love a cocktail or two and it looks like The Green Room has come up with some refreshing options with the inhouse team creating a menu to compliment the character of the Green Room. They’ll also be teaming and up with new brand partners on a regular basis to keep things fresh, at the moment they’re currently working with Money 47 Gin and some cocktail choices include “Monkey Smash” (lemon juice, apple juice, honey, fresh mint and dehydrated apple) and “Sloe Spritz” (Lille rose, prosecco, soda, berries and lemon). Other cocktails we’ve got our eye on include their Chilli Mango Margarita (Olmeca Blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, chilli syrup, mango puree and salted chilli) and the Mayflower (Rhubarb & cranberry gin, fresh raspberries, lime juice, elderflower cordial).

Natural Paths

Fulham resident Katie Poyasov, got in touch with Urban Village LDN to tell us about the launch of her nutritional consultancy clinic Natural Paths. “Naturopathic nutritional therapy is for all ages and incorporates nourishing food and lifestyle habits to support healing and the prevention of disease. There is focus on nutrient-dense, whole food preparation and consumption which hold the potential to nourish, detoxify & heal the body, mind and soul. I can help with diet, weight issues, exercise, functional medicine testing, inflammation, gut health, chronic diseases and improving immunity; something that’s especially important for the new school year and autumn/ winter season ahead of us”.

Katie graduated from the prestigious College of Naturopathic Medicine in London after studying Biomedicine and Naturopathic Nutrition. Prior to qualifying as a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, she majored in Biology and Optometry & Visual Sciences. These studies provided her with vast knowledge and diverse experience in primary health and ultimately allowed her to merge her passion for naturopathy and health sciences into a profession towards health optimization. If you suffer from digestive problems, allergies, eczema, hormonal imbalances, fertility complications, frequent colds and infections, mood and energy fluctuations etc or simply want to improve your diet and metabolism, Katie can support you on your bespoke path to health optimisation. Katie is currently offering new clients a 10% discount for bookings in October. Discount applies to new clients booking the ‘Back to Basics’ package (please see website for details). Alternatively you can book a free no obligation discovery call to find out more how naturopathic nutritional therapy can help you. Get in touch with Katie at info@naturalpaths.uk or meet her in person at a FREE talk she’s giving “Unlock Your Immune Potential” at the Parsons Green Club Tuesday 10 (7-8pm). See our “What’s On” page for more details.

BÓHA London

Fulham gourmands this ones for you! BÓHA London opened its doors a few weeks ago at 562 Kings Road and although we keep hearing Chelsea flagged as the location, with an SW6 postcode this new addition is on our turf Fulhamites! BÓHA is a restaurant & cocktail bar that “fuses the best of Irish and British cuisine, alongside meticulously created cocktails, wines and Champagnes”. There’s space to accommodate 140 people across the main restaurant floor, on the gorgeous covered lush foliage terrace and in “Shibeen” their 1920’s downstairs speakeasy; which will transform into a vibrant late-night venue.

The menu offers bar bites, sharing plates and larger dishes which all feature sustainably sourced, seasonal produce and ingredients. Hit the fork on their website to check out the full menu which includes Herb fed Yorkshire organic chicken with burnt lemon and a honey glaze drizzle, Steak tartare, with caviar and a twist of dried salted egg yoke, Wagyu short rib Irish stew, with stout, malt onions and fermented celery and a whole Brixham Dover sole, with brown butter, capers, lemon, parsley and samphire. BÓHA’s impressive selection of meats include an Irish chocolate fed Wagyu tomahawk, a Wagyu sirloin, and an Irish whiskey marinated, charcoal cooked Irish Hanger Steak, all displayed in a dry aged locker next to their glass fronted kitchen so you can watch your steak sizzle. Puddings include an Irish take on an Affogato; Báite, with vanilla ice cream, Caravan espresso, and Five Farms Irish Cream and a chocolate & peanut dessert, with caramelia ice cream, nougat, and crispy sponge.

Jay Bradley, Co-Founder of BÓHA London told Urban Village LDN “having spent much of my life travelling the world for my various businesses, I've seen countless interpretations of Irish and British cuisine, and often it’s your stereotypical bangers & mash, toad in the hole, and fish & chips. Dishes that don’t sit well in a refined, high energy setting, like we’ll offer guests at BÓHA. The British Isles offer some of the finest produce in the world - our meat, our seafood, and our vegetables are second to none. Those of us who live here know that because we see it, but this isn’t the perception abroad, and in my opinion that’s because of the way our cuisines are interpreted. They’re often heavy, occasionally stodgy, and rarely what you want to eat before a night out. At BÓHA, it’s about showcasing exceptional produce through the lens of true Irish and British cuisine, presented in a refined, contemporary, and fun atmosphere”

The BÓHA London team see their first location as the beginning of their aspirations for a truly global brand; the founders have already got their sights set on Miami, Dubai, and New York. If you fancy checking it out they have a residents offer which includes 50% off food bills on Tuesday and Wednesday and 20% off Sunday roasts. Hit the link below to find out more / book or email hello@bohalondon.com

What’s On

Daisy Trust Fair: Mon 9 (9am - 5pm)

Support local whilst you shop from stalls selling gifts, homeware, clothes, jewellery and food. 10% of what you spend goes directly to beneficiaries in Hammersmith & Fulham. The Daisy Fair organisers will also have a cake stand selling home baked goodies to go with your Hurlingham Club coffee (all donations welcome!).

Tickets are £8 online or £10 on the door of the Palm Court. For more Fair information hit the link below

Unlock Your Immune Potential: Tues 10 (7pm - 8pm

A transformative talk on immunity with Nutritional Therapist, Katie Poyasov at the Parsons Green Club (31 Broomhouse Lane). This is a FREE event where you will discover the secrets to strengthening your immune system naturally, gain valuable knowledge about gut health, hormonal balance, and blood sugar regulation. Learn how nourishing food and lifestyle habits can support healing and disease prevention. Explore Katie's approach to addressing a wide range of health concerns, from digestive issues to mood fluctuations.

Whether you're dealing with digestive problems, allergies, hormonal imbalances, or simply seeking to improve your diet and metabolism, Katie can guide you on a personalized path to health optimization. A great opportunity to unlock your immune potential for FREE! You must reserve your space on the link below, please state your name and any other guests attending with you.

Cheese & wine tasting: Fri 27 (7pm-8.30pm)

Head to Kenricks Wine Merchants for a guided discovery of artisan cheeses & wines. You’ll enjoy a selection of 5 seasonal cheese samples selected from French producers with a different glass of wine selected by expert sommeliers and have a blind tasting. An extra cheese to be sampled and the winner of the blind test will get a free CheeseDrop!

Jake Leg Jug Band: Sun 14

The Jake Leg Jug Band, signed to one of the UK’s most prestigious jazz labels, Lake Records, bring you the authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s American jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption can be heard at The Brooks Blues Bar, Parsons Green Social Club, 31 Parsons Green Lane. Tickets £12 with musicians fee agreed at 80% of ticket sales. “Good time music, from a good time group” - The Jazz Rag

Pumpkin Carving Party: Mon 30 (12pm - 9pm)

Book your ticket for The Prince’s annual Pumpkin carving party. Be quick tickets sell out FAST! All supplies on hand to create your spooky Halloween masterpiece including a pumpkin carving kit, Southern Comfort Halloween cocktail or mocktail with pumpkin spiced popcorn to nibble on. Fancy dress encouraged but not required and The Prince team are on hand with carving instructions and templates. Best pumpkin of the day wins a £50 voucher to spend at The Prince.

Mother’s Bakehouse 

We wrote about Mother’s Bakehouse when local resident Kate Modeland first lauched her business. Recently Kate reached out to Urban Village LDN to tell us about her plans to make Mother’s Bakehouse a real-life bakery and cafe after phenomonal support and positivity from the community and queues on Saturday at her market spot on the North End Road. “When I started Mother’s Bakehouse just over a year ago, I never imagined I’d be in this position, thinking about opening a physical bakery, quite this soon. But the love, support and positivity has been incredible. So many people have helped and encouraged me - perhaps even unknowingly - but every smile, every purchase, every “I love your baguette” has powered me on. So I’m planning to take all those beautiful vibes and build a bakery around them. A bakery with freshly-baked bread, beautiful coffee and the best poached eggs on toast in Fulham”.

If you’d like to be part of making Mother’s Bakehouse a reality, send Kate an email kate@mothersbakehouse.com or log onto her website and fill out the form. Kate will then send the investor pack which covers everything from plans to launch and beyond, detailed information on the shares and next steps. Kate’s looking to raise 200k by offering 200 shares at £1,000 each. “I'd love as many people to get involved as possible so they feel like its a little bit theirs - the community has been such a massive part of keeping me going.  Each £1,000 buys you a share of the business and a loyalty discount in store, plus invites to any events and option to use the store for personal events”.

Jesse’s House registrations open

You may remember we wrote about Jesse’s House and Parsons House Nursery coming to Fulham in 2024. Located on 8 - 10 Heathman’s Road this will be the second private members family club site from the Little Houses Group. In July we said we’d keep you posted so here we are, letting you know that the Jesse’s House team have now officially launched registrations for their Parsons Green Nursery and Jesse’s House membership.

They are offering anyone who registers and buys membership before the doors open in Spring 2024 - 50% off their joining fee and will also transfer the full amount into club credit. You can register your interest on the link below and whilst we’ve got you they’ve also got two upcoming events. First up is the Prospective Parent Open morning on Sat 7 (10am - 12pm). A great opportunity to meet the team over at Kensal House Nursery, 557 Harrow Road and learn more about the Parsons House Nursery curriculum, policies, and ethos. Hit this link to RSVP & sign up for more info

Next if you want to join a site visit to check out the Parsons House Nursery there are 30 Minute Hard Hat Tours taking place on Tues 17, Thurs 19 and Tues 31 October. We’re definitely trying to jump on that one to get a sneak peak! RSVP & sign up for more info

Streets Card

We wrote about Streets Card last month and wanted to let you know that this shop local, shop small business scheme is now LIVE! If you’re among their first 50 subscribers you get your first three months at 50% off. Just enter FIRSTFIFTY at checkout and - if you've beaten the pack, you'll save 50% and as founder and Fulham local Nesse Cannon says “even if you miss one of the first fifty slots, the Streets Card is less than a tenner which will more than pay for itself, with one free cocktail at Ollie's and a free coffee at Mabelle!”.

Nesse and Hayley have done such a great job of supporting the local community and small businesses so definitely take a look at what the Streets Card team have created and if you’re a local business owner get in touch and get involved!