Tag Archive: Fine Wines

Mar
12
2013

Clove Hitch – Liverpool

Craft Beer in a Georgian Terrace

I think Jane Austen would have felt right at home in 23 Hope Street, Liverpool. But this elegantly fronted Georgian terrace, smartly made up with its pretty hanging baskets and carriage lamps conceals an unexpected box of delights. What the A-board on its doorstep announcing an affordable pre-theatre menu …

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Sep
14
2012

Cumin – Nottingham

It’s Diwali! Saturday 3rd November

How about celebrating Diwali in style this year? To mark its fifth anniversary The Cumin presents an amazing four course dinner and dance at the East Midlands Conference Centre. To add to the fun, there will be a firework show, DJ and live music by Bollywood Grooves! With canapes served …

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May
17
2012

Victoria Hotel – Beeston

 

Award winning and busy

The Vic is an institution in Beeston, very popular with staff and students of the nearby University of Nottingham. It is justifiably popular having a great beer and wine cellar, and quality food. It is a beautiful characterful building, and tender loving care is clearly lavished on it by its …

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Mar
01
2012

MemSaab – Nottingham

Mother’s Day menu – Sunday 18th March

MemSaab’s Mothering Sunday menu four courses for £19 open from 5 – 10pm, reservations can be made by phone or email.

A Nottingham tradition!

One of Nottingham’s most famous restaurants, the Memsaab restaurant continues to attract mention in the national press, as well as winning a number of …

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Nov
06
2011

Fine Dining in Nottingham – La Rock – Interview

How did La Rock get its name?

The name ‘La Rock’ comes steeped in local history. The area that many locals will know as ‘The Roach’ is actually a little lost in translation, having been bastardised from the French for the rock, ‘la Roche’. This name came about from the Napoleonic War, when the British …

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Oct
20
2011

Anoki – Nottingham

Anoki styles itself as an up-market fine dining restaurant. The decor is sumptuous and the staff are regally dressed in traditional garb. I don’t remember ever having visited a more stylish Indian restaurant. Everything about the ambience is about perfect: the music is appropriate, the glassware, crockery, cutlery and table linen all add to the …

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Sep
14
2011

Hand and Heart – Nottingham

The Hand and Heart 2011 Christmas Menu! The staff are really friendly in this stylish real ale pub. They are proud of their selection of real ales and ciders are more than happy to let you have a taster before you buy your pint. Try “Roundheart” which is brewed specially for the Hand and Heart …

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May
19
2011

Roundhouse – Nottingham

This is an impressive piece of work. An ingenious use of a historic building, stylish, airy, and serene. The decoration is on the grand scale and is in keeping with the spacious interior and high ceilings. The lounge is circular and the bulk of the seating is arranged around the perimeter in booths that accomodate …

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May
06
2011

Manvers Arms – Radcliffe-on-Trent

In the pretty village of Radcliffe-on-Trent, right opposite the church, the characterful Manvers Arms is a rare example of an unspoiled English pub. On a recent visit we were soaking up the serene ambience of the beer garden when we got chatting with Graham, the proprietor, who acquired the pub in 2010. He shared with …

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Apr
21
2011

Kean’s Head – Nottingham

The serene atmosphere gave us an opportunity to weigh up the menu and we were pleasantly surprised at the ambitious range of food, wine, and continental beers. I have always thought of the Kean’s Head primarily as a drinking pub, but I have been doing it a considerable injustice. The food menu and specials board looked absolutely enticing

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