The Archer Pub

A series which hasn’t exactly graced but rather polluted British TV sets, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps offers us a full sitcom in one of Britan’s smallest pubs. The Archer consists of a long bar switching almost the full length of the pub and a couple of tables and [...]

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Rain Bar

Slightly off the beaten track, Manchester’s answer to a gastro pub is “Rain Bar”, a venue which suited well for lunch within a short walk of the hotel at which i was staying. The interior offers seating either side of the small bar, which, like an overcrowded counter at a corner shop is packed with [...]

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Black Dog Ballroom

Attending a social event at the black dog ballroom featuring some hundred or so guests, our group eventually stumbled upon this place after scouring the streets of Manchester in the pouring rain. The black dog ballroom, equipped with its bouncers is a basement establishment with an array of seating and booths in the [...]

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The Mercantile

A rather majestic offering from a city rather entrenched with traditional pubs - the Mercentile, a hotel and bar over the road from Temple Bar is a more grand pub. The polished wooden flooring on the way in and the off-shoot red dressed lounge, empty on our left greet our stag party. The raised [...]

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Profile Bar and Grill

Another bar diner to compete with the eagle on rathebone place is the profile bar and grill on wardour street. The front entrance to the venue is lit up with soft yellow lighting and the theme or oranges and yellows continues throughout the venue. Walking past the comfortable looking booths we approach [...]

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Ain’t Nothing but Blues bar and Kitchen

Camden is not exactly teeming with late night bars to drink in so although ain’t nothing but blues bar and kitchen may seem quiet in the day and early evening, at night it gets packed. There is a normally a door entry fee at this all-purpose bar nearer the [...]

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The Imperial Arms

A small pub cleverly offering up a large hearty breakfast to hungry exhibitors and visitors to the Earls Court Exhibition center. This pub is situated on the busy roadside just outside West brompton tube station. It’s bar staff are fast to serve but slow to smile, the drinks are of a reasonable price [...]

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The Venetian Casino

Another massive building on the worlds most famous strip, the Venetian has a luxurious Italian - gondola and Venice meets the American makeover frontage and pulls folks in in their thousands. To get into the body of the casino we venture along the escalator walkways outside and into the alcoves and covered courtyards [...]

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Manolo Bar and Cafe

After journeying through Berlin on with one of the walking tours we find ourselves stopping for refreshments and toilet breaks. The Manolo is a perfectly respectable brasserie, coffee bar and drinkery, bustling with locals lining up to get something to eat and drink. We find a small perch with the only free chairs [...]

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Vertigo 42 Champagne Bar

Towering over londons skyline in the heart of the City is Tower 42. At the base of the enormous building are escalators leading up to a rather unwelcoming and corporate reception area. Arriving five minutes before our alloyed slot was are asked to wait until the exact time we booked before being [...]

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