Last week saw the official launch of The Canal House on Bridge Street, and to celebrate a party was held to mark the occasion. Over recent months the former James Brindley pub has been transformed in to The Canal House; a sizeable city centre bar and restaurant overlooking Gas Street Basin. New World Trading Company … Continue reading The Canal House opening party
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Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
As you know I get married in just two months, so I've been busy booking my pre-wedding beautification. Being the lazy tomboy I am, I require some serious sprucing prior to getting hitched, so I've got a whole 4 hours of exfoliation, massages, manicures and pedicures (and a fizzy lunch, obviously) planned at Hotel du … Continue reading Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
My wedding diet has gone completely to pot in the last few weeks, it has to be said. With a busy month of foodie events coming to a close I thought I was back on track last week, but then I ended up at Rub Smokehouse - at an all you can eat pizza event. … Continue reading All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
July saw the launch of a summer menu at Cosy Club so I went along to sample some of the new dishes available alongside a few cocktails. For those unfamiliar with this bar come restaurant, it's an eclectic mix of plush furnishing, peculiar paintings, and over the top decor. It manages to feel like a vintage boutique-esq … Continue reading Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
Throughout August, 1565 (the bar located in the Park Regis hotel) is running a glorious cocktail promotion. From classics to more daring choices, a different cocktail special is being offered every day for just a fiver. Every day this month a specific cocktail is available for the bargain price of £5 - instead of £8.50 … Continue reading Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
Birmingham welcomes African themed restaurant, Nakira Bar and Grill
An African themed restaurant, Nakira Bar and Grill, is due to open in August in the centre of Birmingham. Based on John Bright Street (in the location formerly occupied by Lobster Peninsula) the themed restaurant will have a "fun, friendly and modern vibe" according to the owner, with a nod to traditional Africal furnishings including … Continue reading Birmingham welcomes African themed restaurant, Nakira Bar and Grill
The Gin Lab @ Jekyll & Hyde
With Birmingham Cocktail Weekend** on the horizon, an invitation popped up in my inbox recently that got me rather excited. Did I want to come to an event at Jekyl & Hyde to meet the Edinburgh Gin team and create my own gin? Errr, damn right I did! As anyone who follows my ramblings will know, … Continue reading The Gin Lab @ Jekyll & Hyde
Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
One unseasonably wet Tuesday not so long ago I made my way to The Botanist for an illusive event simply called #TrustYourSenses. Having had one of those days (it started with me throwing a chocolate protein shake down my top en route to a meeting; excellent adulting) I was hoping to try some of the … Continue reading Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
Whisky in the sky @ the Haig Club Bar launch
There are a few key words I love to see on a blogger invitation, and 'cocktails' is always one of them. (Along with cheese, and steak). A few weeks ago I was delighted to see an invitation pop up in my inbox to check out the latest swish bar to open up in Brum hotspot … Continue reading Whisky in the sky @ the Haig Club Bar launch
Bloggers go dating @ Siamais
Despite being an almost married woman now, let it be known I went on my fair share of dates when I was a Single Sally. Oh yes! I was quite the expert as it goes and even wrote a weekly blog about my experiences trying to find love in this fair city, but that's a … Continue reading Bloggers go dating @ Siamais
