See Diogenes’ events and others around Elephant and Castle here. The word cynic comes from the ancient Greek kynikos, dog-like.
(As to why he was called a dog, Diogenes replied, Because I fawn upon. Coffees and pastries are on offer in the morning, but – come evening – the main attraction is the unique wine and food pairing.ĭiogenes The Dog is also contributing to Elephant and Castle’s thriving cultural scene with a weekly line-up of events, including wine tastings, poetry Sundays, LGBT-friendly socials and music. Diogenes of Sinope (fourth century BC) is too irascible a character not to share. Diogenes was birthed in Sinope but relocated to Athens (Piering). Diogenes of Sinope, nicknamed the Dog because of his cynical view of the world, believed exactly this. The bar’s chic but relaxed decor reflects the laid-back vibe, and is cool without being try-hard: all plants, brushed wood and green paint. Dogs are simply content with the bare minimum. They are nearly all sommeliers by profession – and it shows, as they recommend wines with natural, unfussy flair. It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it. an illness brought on by eating raw octopus, or death by dog bite.
Dogs, he declared, neither agonised over the past nor fretted about the future but instead lived entirely in the moment. If you dont think every day is a good day, just try missing one. The most illustrious of the Cynic philosophers, Diogenes of Sinope serves as the. Diogenes continued to lean into the dog insult, declaring the dog the most virtuous of creatures for its carefree life and instinct for telling friend from foe. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. The bar’s owner, Sunny Hodge, wants to ‘ turn wine culture on its head’ – so with a focus on grape variety and region, he sources innovative, lesser-known wines directly from vineyards and makers.įood at the Elephant and Castle eatery is equally impressive, ranging from brunch and classic bar snacks to mouth-watering sharing platters – ‘drunken meats’ and a ‘boozy cheeseboard’, anyone?Īccording to a recent Time Out review, the staff are not only incredibly friendly, but also experts in their field. Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. Just a stone’s throw from Elephant Park, a new wine bar is championing unique wines from lesser-known regions.ĭiogenes The Dog is a cafe and wine bar named after one of the founders of Cynicism – and like its Ancient Greek namesake, the venue is doing things differently. In Diogenes the Dog-Man, the philosopher Diogenes not only admires the honesty of dogs, he has actually become one-sleeping, eating, and lifting his leg to.
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