I went to the new London riverside beach club that feels like you're in the south of France

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AS the UK enjoys the prolonged hot weather, Battersea Power Station's new riverside beach club is just the spot to be.
ArcadeX offers an escape away from the monotone colours of the city's skyscrapers.
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ArcadeX - which is now open - offers an escape away from the monotone colours of the city's skyscrapers
Credit: Jenna Stevens
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It is located at Battersea Power Station and sits hovering over the Thames on the Coaling Jetty
Credit: Jenna Stevens
Hovering above the River Thames on Battersea Power Station's Coaling Jetty, ArcadeX is the newest outdoor bar in town.
And the destination transports you out of the city to the south of France, with vibrant decorations and an array of food offerings to suit all.
From frozen margaritas to signature tequila serves, the entire cocktail list has been created by @the_cocktailguy on Instagram, who has over 130,000 followers.
However, if you are more of a beer or wine fan - these drinks are available too.
There are a few different food options as well, including a pizza vendor, bao vendor and taco vendor.
All the prices are affordable, as they are small plates with a bao bun setting you back a few quid, and the same for the pizza.
I opted for the classic pork bao bun for £3.50 and the Baonut - essentially a doughnut - for £4.
Both were tasty, and enough to keep me going without feeling overly full.
Other local gems like Borough 22 Doughnuts and Two Little Giraffes gelato will also be available at times throughout the summer.
There is even live music and whilst I sat enjoying the sunshine, a saxophonist performed adding to the feeling that you really are in some exclusive summer club.
Capri Beach Club, Exchange Manchester
As the summer goes on, the venue will also host entertainment with live screenings of music, cultural and sporting events such as Glastonbury, Wimbledon Tennis, Tour De France and the Women's Euros.
Arguably, one of the best elements of ArcadeX are the gigantic daybeds - and to avoid missing out on them, you can book them prior to your visit.
The daybeds are available for two to four guests, with a duration of two hours and visitors are required to meet a minimum spend of £20 per person through food and drink purchases.
Just a stroll from the jetty is the Power Station itself, which towers into the sky.
Inside there is a variety of shops, including a food hall.
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There is a variety of different food and drink on offer including tacos
Credit: Alice Penwill
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Everything is reasonably priced, as all offerings are small plates
Credit: Cyann Fielding
You can also actually go up in one of the original chimneys, with an experience called Lift 109.
At the top, the glass box emerges from out of the chimney like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to see amazing views of the city from a different angle.
The riverside pop-up is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm for 12 weeks across this summer.
In the mean time, here is a 'Capri-inspired' beach bar with real sand and Ibiza-style DJ sessions in a major UK city.
Plus, here are the UK's best beach bars – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails.