London

Chelsea's upcoming pub opening, The Trafalgar, has a few claims to fame. First the company behind it, the Three Cheers Pub Co, say theirs is the first new public house to be built on Chelsea's main shopping drag in more than a century. The building they're taking over also has its own history, having been designed by Sir Roger Blomfield who also built the UK Prime Minister's country pile, Chequers. There used to be another pub on this stretch of the road called The Trafalgar which closed many years ago, so there's that too.

When it opens, it'll be a two-floored affair. On the ground floor, it's standard pub business although rather than some dark and dingy space, the huge windows of the Edwardian building will make this a rather sun-filled spot. The menu, if others in the group like The Tommyfield or The Abbeville are a guide will feature dishes like pea and shallot ravioli, beer-battered fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding with ice cream.

Downstairs is where it gets interesting. That's promising more of a late-night party space with live music, cabaret and comedy on offer - along with a hidden bar.