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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Ailis Brennan

Pokébar: A Pokémon-themed bar pop-up is coming to London

Still yet to catch them all? You will soon be able to jam with a Jigglypuff and chill with a Charmander at a Pokemon-themed bar in London.

Pokebar will come to the capital in September for one night only, on which fans of the Japanese cartoon sensation can enjoy a live version of app game Pokémon Go, along with themed food and drinks. The event will be held at an as-yet undisclosed location in Brixton.

The pop-up will serve burgers shaped like popular Pokémon, with options including a yellow-bunned Porkachu (complete with tortilla chip Pikachu ears) and bright orange Chargrilled-mander filled with chicken. Vegetarians can get involved with a meat-free Bulb Burger.

A multi-coloured array of themed cocktails will include an Ivysour, a Charizard Fireball, a Bulbasaur Martini, a Snorlax Blue Chill and a Pikachu Paradise.

Games will see guests divided into four teams, with all battling it out to become the Master Trainer. Activities range from Pokémon hunts to card battles, with a ball pit of Pokeballs on hand too.

Local DJs will perform sets throughout the day, with prizes on offer for the best fancy dress. Children are welcome at the event, but anyone under the age of 21 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets for the event will be sold first-come-first-serve, with keen Pokémon trainers able to sign up for pre-release tickets online.

Pokebar pop-ups are also planned across North America, as well as in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Leeds.

Pokebar will run in London on September 13, with ticket sign-up available at thepokebarpopup.com

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