Think a slice of 1950s style Little Italy in Soho dreamed up by coffee whiz Marco Arrigo and cocktail maestro Tony Conigliario and that’s what Bar Termini is all about. Everything is simple in the traditional Italian way so the … Continue reading
A hidden gem tucked away from Edinburgh’s main drag on the legendary bar hot spot Rose Street, Element brings a touch of class and glamour to the heart of Edinburgh. There’s even an Edinburgh inspired mural by Lynsey Jean Henderson, … Continue reading
The brainchild of industry legend Dan Priseman, Nola is a little bit of New Orleans in East London. So it embodies the two things New Orleans is most famous for – music and damn fine cocktails. The drinks menu has … Continue reading
This issue Gintime is lucky enough to have the mysterious and elusive Gin Monkey giving us her opinion of the bar that every bartender loves. It has no hint of speakeasy about it, yet it’s a bit difficult to find. … Continue reading
White Lyan in Hoxton Street is as different in concept from any bar you’ve ever been in as grabbing a McDonalds is from dining chez Blumenthal. It’s not about the obvious issues such as quality, rather that the approach to … Continue reading
The Royal Dick at Summerhall, Edinburgh’s much talked about arts hub, is definitely a bit unusual. Located in what was once the Small Animal Hospital of this huge complex formerly the University’s School of Veterinary Studies known to all Edinburghers … Continue reading
Very French, very chic and very sexy, Bar Le Coq is the latest barventure from Tony Conigliario with partners Thierry Daniel and Eric Frossard of the famous Paris Cocktails and Spirits Bar Show. Situated in the increasingly fashionable 10th, almost … Continue reading
Those lovely Bramble boys have done it again. Located in the chic Stockbridge area of Edinburgh their latest venture, The Last Word Saloon, is a transformation of their former gastro pub into an uber cool cocktail bar. Great choice of … Continue reading
Part of our mate Mal Evans’s bar empire, Mojo wins on atmosphere alone. Situated off Deansgate, the focus here, as with other Mojo outposts, is very much on music, proper old school music that is. As a result it’s a … Continue reading
Apotheca is the sister bar to the very popular Dough pizza restaurant and is housed in the same building so not far to go when the munchies strike. Once a real apothecary, ie a chemists, that former role provides the … Continue reading
Manchester’s flagship cocktail bar and a real institution, Socio Rehab is renowned for disco cocktails, and luminous concoctions with a garnish that wouldn’t look out of place in an ice cream van 10p mix. Brilliant gin holding with some two … Continue reading
The Booking Office Bar at St. Pancras has got to be one of the most romantic bars in London – one feels there’s an imminent brief encounter just a step away on the nearby Eurostar platform. Set inside what was … Continue reading
The Cotswolds Plough is little gem of a country house hotel and the ideal spot for exploring the Cotswolds and nearby Oxford. Locally known for quality if its food it also has a truly special bar with over 40 types … Continue reading
Brought Ferry is not normally a place one associates with the most sophisticated things in life but this bar breaks the mould. Our reporter raves that Bruach has 12 different types of gin (including loads of our faves) and know … Continue reading
Bar Four in Liverpool is a proper serious cocktail bar with a vast array of cocktails, beers, wines and spirits. Situated in the Beatles inspired Hard Day’s Night Hotel It is a must go place in Liverpool city centre. The … Continue reading
Proof if it were needed that gin is back big time comes in the form of Leeds’ first dedicated gin bar at boutique hotel, The New Ellington. Having gained recognition in the BBC’s Olive magazine, The Times, The Evening Post … Continue reading
Epernay, the champagne expert who stock around 150 types of champagne, has now opened a first floor bar in Manchester’s Great Northern Tower. As you can imagine it’s proving a big hit for those looking for a taste of the … Continue reading
Just around the corner from the city’s famous Corn Exchange, Boutique is a leading light in Leeds’ ever burgeoning cocktail scene. With a fantastic range of premium gins behind the bar, the inventive team under the leadership of Gary Hayward … Continue reading
Here’s a great idea – a cocktail bar located in the heart of a Distillery. Not just any old distillery either but the historic Blackfriars Distillery, home of Plymouth Gin in Devon, one of the oldest working distilleries in the … Continue reading
The Office is open, light and airy and much more a bar than a pub despite its pub-like frontage. Particularly as from this month it’s decided to specialise in all things gin. Currently it’s got a staggering 25 gins behind … Continue reading
