Quite a few months back a complete stranger (& fellow adventurist) invited me on the “Playboy” Kandy Kruise to Mexico, I accepted this travel endeavor and a friendship was born. Lucky for me, she lives in London and I was excited to meet up with her again at the oldest wine bar in London, Gordon’s.
Gordon’s is Known as The Oldest Wine Bar in London
Megane is the ultimate bucket lister whose stories are intriguing, as well as inspirational. And of course, it wouldn’t be a bucket listers night out if there wasn’t a check on someones life list and Megane graciously offered to teach me the alphabet in sign language. Wine, friends and new experiences. Triple bonus.
Established in 1890, Gordon’s Wine Bar in London, gives you a glimpse of the past. Not much has changed in over a century.
With the billion of neighboring pubs, Gordon’s has not succumb to peer pressure and still only serves wine, which was more than fine by me.
The dusty bottles in the window are an indication that nothing has changed in all these years. Let’s just say that someone needs a feather duster and a sponge. Though, the residue does add to the undeniable charm.
Since the inside was standing room only, unlike the photo above, we grabbed a bottle of wine and headed to the crowded outdoor patio. The locals apparently were unaware of the 45 degree temperatures outside, while I was frantically searching for heat lamps to no avail.
The average age range was 30s, with many men in suits and trendily dressed women. I was happy to be wearing my less than trendy puffy jacket.
About one glass of wine in, Megane started with the sign language lesson. A…B…C.and then A again (I am a slow learner, thankfully she is a patient woman).
Not more than twenty minutes later I had learned the British alphabet, which slightly differs from the American one.
I have yet to put my new skill to use, but can still remember how to sign my name. I just can’t remember anything else. More practice.
Do you know sign language? Have you ever been to Gordon’s Wine Bar in London?
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I know some sign language. A lot of families I work with teach their children sign language, and where I work a lot of the kids with down syndrome learn it during speech therapy. One of the first things they teach them is the word "more" because it can be used for many things, like "more" food.
You just reminded me about children being taught sign language. My nieces learned a few words too, like “more”. It makes sense.
I do not know sign language, but I'd LOVE to visit this wine bar. What a fantastic ambiance. :-)
It did have a fantastic ambiance! I only wish there was vacant seating inside when we went :)
Oh, I love places like this…old, historical, and filled with wine! Really coo place!
Me too! Especially the “filled with wine” part ;)
I think it's great if your children learn young! It tends to stick! I can't remember if it was mandatory or not, but in 3rd grade I took a sign language class. I think most of the time was learning the basics, so I don't remember too much. I still got over half of the alphabet down though! I think I am going to add learn sign language to my list… I didn't know that the brit alphabet varied from the U.S. one. That's interesting…
I agree that teaching child’s to sign is a great idea. How cool that you were able to take a class in 3rd grade!
I love the added challenge of learning sign language while drinking! Good for you!
I think the wine made it easier ;)
I'm hearing but do sign language. it's fantastic to get into. very well paid too!
I never thought about being able to make money doing it. I would assume not too many people do sign language, so these people are in need.
Lots of people are teaching it to their children at an early age, to communicate when they are preverbal.