UYE @ Wax Jambu

Coming from parochial south London, I was introduced to the trendy Upper St area by the Unilocal crew. A most impressive street with lots of yummy looking restaurants. It did take me a long time to make my way up to the bar for the UYE as there were so many menus to look at along the way!
Wax Jambu was the perfect intimate little bar for our first Unilocal meeting. However, I can see that it can get over-​crowded on busy nights.
The drinks were lovely, even for teetotallers like me. The vibe was cool and relaxed and the staff friendly and efficient.
A lovely trip for a country bumpkin south Londoner like me!

It was obviously pants and you’re all just lying to make me feel bad.
:P

What a great night!
Great choice of setting in the relaxed, chilled surroundings of Wax Jambu, it couldn’t really have been more perfect. Lots of fun, not to mention slightly random conversation. As well as meeting lots of lovely people I now know the intricacies of beer pong — who’d have thought, thanks Chris!
Unfortunately, unlike Lizzie I did not get to meet Tom Collins though his name was banded around lots… maybe next time? Hope everyone’s heads are ok today :)
Unilocal London has arrived, yay… here’s to the next one!
See you there…
p. s. Yee Gan, will let you know if that hook ever turns up.

After being told about how wonderful Unilocal was from the lovely Lizzie it was great to finally find out what it was all about and to meet other Unilocalers (not sure of the official term as being new to the world of Unilocal but I am sure I will soon learn).
A great introduction, looking forward to seeing what other flavours of Unilocal lip seal are available, a possible ping pong tournament and an evening of superheroes, thanks to everyone from last night xxx

For the last year or so since I heavily dove into Unilocal,I thought San Diego had the best Ambassador and group of Unilocalers. There is a new champion in my heart and that is the lovely Laura N. and the amazingness that were our small collection of London Unilocalers that showed up last night! I loved meeting you all so much, that I have gone and FUC’d you all proper.
If this is what the first UYE is going to be like, I can’t even begin to imagine what Laura, Leon and Lizzie have in store for the first Elite event. Anyone else find it strange that all London ambassadors/​community managers start with L? Maybe I should move and try and be the CM for Coventry or something.
What else is there to say? Lizzie and her new bff Tom Collins, Yee Gan’s funny personality, Laura trying to spread the remainder of her disease on us as well as awesome Unilocal swag, the unfortunate inability to talk to people on the other side of the table or the rest of you putting up with my babbling about beer pong. This was a great event. A very fitting way to introduce Unilocal London in fashion. Can’t wait to see you all soon!

Now I officially love Unilocal.
I had a great time at the UYE last night; the drinks were good, the location was cool, but most of all the other Unilocalers I met were super fantastic. (Yes, you.)
Despite not knowing anyone aside from the husband I made tag along with me, there wasn’t an awkward conversation in the room. Surely, that’s some sort of record for me. Verging on borderline-​socially-​retarded, I’m usually the one talking about the weather (I know, shameful.).
And guess what. I didn’t bring it up, and I don’t recall hearing anyone else do either.
I didn’t get to talk much to Yee Gan, Chris, or some of the other newly recruited Unilocalers at the other side of the Unilocal group, but there’s always time for that at the next UYE. Because I will be there!
And even though unsuccessfully I tried to guilt my husband into joining Unilocal since the time I joined, guess what he was doing on his laptop as soon as we got home.
That’s right. Joining Unilocal.
Testament to the fantastic-​ness of Unilocalers.

I have officially found a new love, actually two new loves; the first is a Tom Collins and the second is A Unilocal Affair!
How bloody cool was that? Laura N. picked a cracking venue and I was super excited to meet all the lovely Unilocal Heads that I have met online.
Yee Gan O. I hope I impressed you with my pub quiz medical knowledge and Chris R. you will never fool me with a Kentucky Tea again and I’m going to hold you to your words of fancy dress super heroes.
As the night went on and my relationship with Mr. Tom Collins became intense and the conversation flow was just perfect.
Seriously fun guys! Next time I’m thinking singing, costumes, possibly curry? Watch out for Kelly B. and Thilini G. online soon — we have totally converted them!
Big Love!

I was getting my funk on, dancing in the sun, listening to bangin’ trance music at 4 o’clock in the afternoon today. Basking in the glow of last nights first London UYE at Wax Jambu, a wry smile spread across my face. I stop doing the Running Man as I was compelled to write about last nights endeavours. You may wonder why? That is because after meeting the likes of Chris R, Yee Gan O, Andy T, Larissa D and Dean B, I became convinced that London Unilocal is going to be… THE GREATEST THING EVER! Thirteen people of who most had never met came together and had such a good time chatting, drinking and simply having fun.
To help clarify what kind of people Unilocalers are, I arrived late to Wax Jambu supporting a sore right butt cheek due to falling from a basketball ring after I’d slammed dunk it.(Took it to the hole!) Unfortunately going up was classier than coming down, as I landed on pre-​mentioned butt cheek. Anyway I digress. On arriving somehow one of the first things out of me was my infliction. Not only did these strangers sympathise, somewhat briefly, they raised their glasses and toasted my butt. I love you guys. Where else can you be sandwiched between an investment banker and journalist for an entire evening and have such good fun? Cheers Dean P and soon to be Unilocaler Rob D. Look out for converted soon to be Unilocalers Sarah S and Thilini G to. They fell in love with Unilocal after meeting such fabulous people. Kelly B also joined the fold with her first review after being seduced by all the love being bandied around the table like candy.
The future of Unilocal was enthusiastically discussed and some of the events soon to come will be sensational. With the likes of awesome Unilocaler Evelyn M, writing kick ass reviews and Laura N, Lizzie G and yours truly whipping up new and exciting events, we are going to make London the best Unilocaling city in the world.

To quote one of the greats: «Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.» London, you’re about to be Unilocaled, and trust me, you’ll love it.
I must admit, I had my doubts as any self-​disciplining competitor would. (At least any honest one, that is.) But sitting around a table tonight with London’s freshest, fittest, and finest Unilocalers, I was reassured that we will indeed be a force.
Was Jambu was the perfect relaxed setting for such a meet and greet. the smalish-​bar has distinct sections making defined areas and alcoves available for groups. Cocktails were hit and miss around the table, but I sucked down two Brambles faster than we could debate over the usage of «sucks» in the US.
Absolutely banging UYE — certainly one for the «first-​timer» books. All I can say is watch out! If any of the unmentionable shenanigans that we brainstormed tonight go down, this city won’t know what hit ‘em.
Let’s get to it!