• Food

    Thomas Dakin Gin Review

    I was introduced to Thomas Dakin Gin during a recent trip to Manchester. I don’t remember trying it so when I was given the opportunity to review a bottle of course I said yes. This gin was created by Thomas Dakin in 1761 during the Industrial Revolution. He began distilling…

  • Escapes

    Feel Good Taxi At Manchester Pride

    Over the bank holiday weekend we escaped to Manchester Pride. The rumour is, it’s one of the best pride events in the UK and it certainly didn’t disappoint! For one weekend every year, the already vibrant city becomes a little bit more interesting as revellers from across the country pour in.…

  • Escapes

    Alberts Schloss in Manchester Review

      Our first stop on our Manchester escape was the Alberts Schloss, an absolutely stunning bar and restaurant just off Deansgate. While the Alberts Schloss is well known for venue for drinks, this summer they released their new Breakfast Service. The venue is absolutely eye catching with giant copper craft beer kegs…

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    Science + Industry in Manchester: Review

    Hidden bars are thing of mystery and intrigue. We found a brilliant new one in the form of Science + Industry, the First Floor Bar above Cane and Grain in Manchester. Science + Industry features its own back room laboratory where the team are creating exotic ingredients and pushing boundaries…