A new listening bar has opened in Walthamstow, bringing Japanese-inspired interiors, a carefully curated sound system and a seriously strong drinks list to the neighbourhood. The Olfa Club offers 27 wines by the glass, with prices starting from a fiver, alongside a mineralised water menu, plus a record player for guests who want to bring their own vinyl or dip into the in-house selection.
If it's a lack of seating that inhibits you from hosting game night or book club, a collection of the best floor cushions is all you need to create ample options for guests. Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today's iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim-lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.