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Cocktail Bar Review: Circo Bar & Lounge, Bath

Circo Bar and Lounge is another of the subterranean bars in Bath that can be found underground, and is accessible by descending a winding iron staircase outside of the rather smart looking Halcyon Hotel. In warmer climes there is an al fresco … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Amicus Apple, Edinburgh

A lively spot in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, Amicus Apple is a stylish basement bar, where the atmosphere is buzzing, the music loud, and the choice of cocktails extensive. The clientele is very varied, as the place attracts footfall … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Element, Edinburgh

In days gone by,Rose Street was the undoubtedly the Mecca for visiting potentates of the potables. This pull has been somewhat dispersed, in recent years, but the stretch still retains a number of good drinking establishments. Towards the trendy end of … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: 69 Colebrooke Review, London

So much has been written about this teeny tiny bar tucked away in a quiet corner of Islington that it might seem gratuitous to add to the pile. Much of this writing however has (unsurprisingly and perfectly deservedly) focused on … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Bond No. 9, Edinburgh

In the misty corners of my memory, I seem to remember cocktails being A Really Glamorous Thing. Probably when I was supping cider and blackcurrant at the local student union, and the thought of paying more than £3 for a … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Orchid, Aberdeen

You could easily walk past Orchid the first time, it’s black exterior masks gorgeous bright innards and the amazing talent within. First impressions were excellent, with a bustling bar and vibrant yet classy music greeting you upon entry. Forcing our … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Amicus Apple, Aberdeen

Florescent in décor and loud in style, Amicus Apple is the epitome of the modern cocktail bar. Pink lighting greets you as you enter what can only be likened to a conservatory full of seating. Just a few stairs away … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review, Dusk, Aberdeen

If you’re looking for a cheap cocktail made in a hurry, and to dance the night away, perhaps Dusk isn’t the bar for you. Polite, friendly security staff open the door for you as you enter this haven of discerning … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Nightjar, London

Sandwiched between two fast-food establishments, barely far enough from Old St tube for your eyes to adjust to the outside world, is this bar named after a nocturnal bird more commonly associated with open heathland than the urban jungle.

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Cocktail Bar Review: Galvin at Windows, London

They might often be cosy affairs, perfect for hunkering down on a cold winters night, but London’s penchant for subterranean cocktail bars does mean that you are left relying on the aesthetic appeal of your compatriots, or the skills of … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Volupté Lounge, London

In need of a refreshment? Well look no further then Voluptés Bon Bar! Volupté’s incredible Bon Bon is completely unique and one of a kind; smothered with pick and mix for purchase, candy trees that look oh so delicious doted on … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Pollen Street Social, London

London has a lot of great restaurants, and London has a lot of great cocktail bars. London does not have a lot of them located in the same building as each other. Whilst most restaurants will offer you a drink … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Evans and Peel Detective Agency, London

Earls Court is not somewhere known for its cocktail bars, and even less so for its cocktail bars that feel like walking onto a Hollywood set from the olden days. And then pops up Evans and Peel. Entrance to this … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: El Camion, London

There is a time and a place for groundbreaking, elaborate and innovative cocktails but that time and place most definitely isn’t at El Camion. The original of this two-site ‘chain’ is tucked away over in Portobello but fortunately a newer incarnation is … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Artesian Bar, London

The recipe for success in a cocktail bar is a complex one but if there is one thing that should definitely be avoided it is inconsistency. No matter how great a bar is on a good night, if it can’t … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Rick`s, Edinburgh

Having opened its doors way back when in 1999, Rick’s has been a fixture and favourite of the George Street cocktailing scene for many a moon. The bar first came to my attention when I arrived in Edinburgh as a … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Connich at The Hilton, Glasgow

The Glasgow Hilton at Charing Cross extensively renovated their hotel bar in early 2012. Previously a closed off room the bar area now seamlessly blends with the spacious hotel lobby lounge, tempting guests and locals alike into the Connich Bar. … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Floridita, London

Ernest Hemingway was a wise man, he said stuff like, “always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut”. Generally wise men should be listened to and thus I am sure … Continue →

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Cocktail Bar Review: Happiness Forgets, London

It would be easy to make this bar sound like yet another *yawn* speakeasy styled establishment. It’s located in a basement, there is minimal signage to announce its presence, its all low-lit and intimate, and the bartenders are generally of … Continue →

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