City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers

Liverpool’s Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment. Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are bothContinue reading “City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers”

George’s Restaurant. And Bar?

It’s not all about the city centre of Manchester. Bars and restaurants are a plenty in the city, catering for all tastes and minds in the various ‘zones’ we have to offer. It is satisfying then to remember that there are gems just outside the city limits. Didsbury and Chorlton spring to mind for many,Continue reading “George’s Restaurant. And Bar?”

Swipe Left And Head Down To Electricity Showrooms

It is no surprise that the rise of the dating app is destroying the traditional good old face-to-face date. Online dating sites and apps have been criticised for encouraging a perceived abundance of potential partners as well as damaging long-term relationships; “Apps like Tinder and OkCupid give people the impression that there are thousands orContinue reading “Swipe Left And Head Down To Electricity Showrooms”

Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), One of the World’s Premier Bar Shows, Announces Its Ninth Edition

Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), one of the world’s premier trade fairs for the bar and beverage industry, today announces its ninth edition that will take place on October 6-7, 2015. An estimated 200 exhibitors will showcase about 500 brands to 10,000 attendees that are expected from 35 countries, including the U.S. BCB is held atContinue reading “Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), One of the World’s Premier Bar Shows, Announces Its Ninth Edition”

7 Greek Street Social

Leeds has a new speakeasy. A secret bar, open only at weekends, in the heart of the city. Intrigued? I was. And so I travelled over to a show-off evening full of cocktail delights, canapés and a sense of wonder for the ideas they have in mind. Boothed seating, bright neon sign and a bar stockedContinue reading “7 Greek Street Social”

French Inspirations At Elixir Tonic And Treats

Check out my feature on the latest incarnation of Elixir Tonics & Treats cocktail menu, featured within VIVA Magazines. Plenty of French inspirations from Will Meredith and his team here! Click here to be directed to my feature.

The Diner’s Delectable Selection Of Drinks

As well as providing the capital with endless classic American dishes, London’s favourite hangout, The Diner, will be bringing a selection of new drinks to London this summer. FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES TO THE COCKTAIL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Iced teas originated in the Southern States in the late 1800’s, but it was only inContinue reading “The Diner’s Delectable Selection Of Drinks”

5cc Opens In The Historic Electricity Showrooms

5cc, London’s most illustrious cocktail bar, has opened its fourth establishment at the iconic Electricity Showrooms in Hoxton Square. Tucked away beneath this Shoreditch institution, the new 5cc is a sanctuary for discerning cocktail drinkers in East London. The new Electricity Showrooms bar remains true to 5cc’s philosophy, serving up honest drinks with fresh produceContinue reading “5cc Opens In The Historic Electricity Showrooms”

A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats

This week saw one of the relatively new bars to hit Manchester launch its summer drinks menu with a ‘The Garden of Earthly Delight’s’ theme. Not one to just hope for the best, Elixir Tonics & Treats showed off their creations for a two-hour period on a warm Friday evening, allowing friends and VIP’s toContinue reading “A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats”

Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?

“There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?”