Well Gin a Day May 2021 went quickly and now we are in June, with World Gin Day and World Martini Day just around the corner. I suggest that you start off celebrating with a gin and tonic on June 12th which is World Gin Day and then work up to a ‘real’ martini for…
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Classy cocktail sets for the perfect gift
This lockdown is a long one and is hitting the hospitality industry hard. So why not support your favourite bar or spirits brand and pick one of these classy cocktail sets for a perfect gift for friends, family or even yourself?! I’ve pulled together a select few classy cocktail sets – by set I mean…
The Skye Bothy from Drambuie
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen in my stories that I dined in the Skye Bothy at London Cocktail Week. This ‘traditional’ Scottish hut came all the way down from Skye for the 10th anniversary of London Cocktail Week however it’s story is a little more complicated than that. Read on…
Cinnamon Bazaar restaurant review
Cinnamon Bazaar is an Indian restaurant based on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, London. The restaurant is part of the Cinnamon Kitchen group headed by chef Vivek Singh. So when I was invited to attend with a group from Love Pop Ups London, I was delighted to try it out. Here is my review of…
Celebrating 10 years – London Cocktail Week 2019
I’ve been involved with London Cocktail Week since 2014, when I was finishing up my year off and searching for a full time job. Having picked up bar shifts at the Oliver Conquest, and learning a lot about gin as a consequence, I answered an ad to volunteer at the London Cocktail Week hub in…
Nirvana Brewery – refreshingly low alcohol beer made in London
Last month I was invited to attend the launch of a brewery rebrand. Not many details were given away beforehand, except to come along to the Taprooms in Bethnal Green.. so along I went! *I was invited to attend the relaunch for free, this blog is my own opinion* Nirvana Brewery – refreshingly low…
Silent Pool distillery visit & artisan tasting day
I knew that Silent Pool distillery, down in Surrey, had the facility for distillery tours and tastings. However I didn’t know until recently that they have a vineyard and a cheese making shop right next door! So when they advertised their new Artisan Tasting Days, which would have tours and tasting of all three, plus…
What to wear as a woman in India
I recently visited India for the first time and being a control freak the organised person that I am, I did plenty of procrastination research into what to wear. I had a few considerations to take into account: 1) my light untanned Western skin which sunburns easily; 2) the local culture; 3) the variety of…
Summer Soundclash at Turtle Bay
All Summer long Turtle Bay restaurants around the country will be celebrating with different event. I was lucky enough to be invited with the Love Pop Ups London gang, to their launch event at Turtle Bay in Brixton, which included live music and rum tasting masterclasses! #cheatingongin read on to find out what to expect!…
Secret Fitness – a new activity based fitness concept
Do you get bored with doing the same thing at the gym? Do you enjoy group activities more than the treadmill? Then why not check out Secret Fitness?! I went along the other Friday with a group from Love Pop Ups London to check out their latest Secret activity… only read on if you don’t…