For one weekend only, the streets of Birmingham are awash with cocktails, thanks to the glorious Birmingham Cocktail Weekend in association with Edinburgh Gin. 40 venues from all over the city get on board over a weekend in July to …
Tag: Cocktails in Birmingham
Gluttony: The Rose Villa Tavern
Vodka. National drink of Russia, Poland and Finland and a favourite tipple of James Bond. For me, I rarely drink Vodka, other than in the odd Cosmopolitan. I’m more of a gin girl when it comes to clear spirits. However, in the …
Gastro Goings On – January
Well, thank goodness January is over. It was a tough old month, with bad weather, little funds and I’ve just started a Masters degree as well, which is taking up lots of my free time, so apologies if I’ve been …
Bar Opus Cocktail Masterclass
Cocktails, for me, are the epitome of glamour. The performance of the bartender, the stylised glass, the meticulous preparation and garnish. It takes me back to how I imagine it was in time of The Great Gatsby, wearing fur and …
Inferno: Exclusive First Look at Buffalo & Rye
Buffalo & Rye is the newest little sister in the Bitters & Twisted family, with a bar stacked with Bourbon and a menu of American inspired dishes. When I found out that the latest Brumderland 7 Deadly Sins event ‘Inferno’ was …
Revolution Birmingham
Revolution Vodka Bar in Birmingham is a place I’d only ever been to for drinks. Normally a board full of assorted flavour vodka shots on a work night out! But recently I was invited to come and review their new …
Wrath: Feel The Heat at Bodega Birmingham
Over the last 5 years, Bodega and I have had an on again, off again relationship. When it first opened, I couldn’t get enough of the place. I spent birthday celebrations and the subsequent hangovers there, took friends and enjoyed …
The Botanist
It’s been one of the most hotly anticipated new bar openings in Birmingham this year, and the date has finally come as yesterday, The Botanist opened its doors to the public. Already proving popular in Manchester & Leeds, Birmingham’s newest …
Blue Mango
There’s nothing I like more than going out after work for a few cocktails with friends, especially at this time of year. Last week I was invited to Blue Mango on Broad Street to sample their new cocktail menu with …
Dia De Los Muertos & Guy Fawkes… a tasty combination!
Halloween & bonfire night are traditionally associated with being a whole lot of fun for kids. For me, however, it’s the perfect excuse for some food indulgence (like I need an excuse…) Although I have been known to dress up …
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