Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
A collection of delicious seafood dishes accompanying some recent elixirs of quietude. Continue reading Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
Tag: cocktails
The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
An ode to one of America’s best exports: the classic, New York style cocktail bar Continue reading The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
The Kämp Hotel Martini, Helsinki
A Finnish martini for the masses, from Madonna to me… Continue reading The Kämp Hotel Martini, Helsinki
A Kir Royale
A delicious and very easy cocktail to really elevate the party. Continue reading A Kir Royale
La Pharmacie Anglaise, Brussels
A quirky, good-quality cocktail bar in the Coudenberg area of the Belgian capital. Continue reading La Pharmacie Anglaise, Brussels
The Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch 4/5
Passionate, friendly staff, a wide selection of vermouths and a respect for the classic martini make this place a top scorer. I don’t get out to Shoreditch nearly often enough so I have to thank a lovely friend from back home for getting me out this time. It was a great err… afternoon. Drinking martinis in the daytime is a dangerous pursuit but I … Continue reading The Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch 4/5
Happiness Forgets in Hoxton 4/5
“Great cocktails, no wallies.” A dreamy basement cocktail bar in central London with attentive, knowledgeable staff. The low level lighting is sublime but it means that my photos are a bit rubbish. Just trust me and pay them a visit if you’re anywhere near Hoxton square in London. A classic martini wasn’t even on the menu – they have a wide range of other … Continue reading Happiness Forgets in Hoxton 4/5
Upstairs at the Ten Bells of Spittalfields (London) 4/5
The Ten Bells is one of my favourite pubs in the Shoreditch/City of London area. Victims of Jack the Ripper are reputed to have had their last drink in the establishment, whereas today it is frequented by a horde of almost-hipsters and occasional tourists, and it’s not clear which is more frightening. What it lacks in clientele, however, it makes up for with an interesting … Continue reading Upstairs at the Ten Bells of Spittalfields (London) 4/5
Satan’s Whiskers, Bethnal Green 4/5
This is possibly the best value for money martini in London, served in a trendy, speakeasy setting in Bethnal Green. A consummate cocktail bar, the staff pay particular attention to the quality of their martini, keeping the gin and glasses in the freezer. This is much more than can be said of most cocktail establishments serving martinis in the city, which frequently seem to … Continue reading Satan’s Whiskers, Bethnal Green 4/5
The Beet Up Vesper Martini at the Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town 4/5
Behold, the oddest blog title I have ever produced! But you will see what I’m talking about in the bar review below. I award the above-mentioned cocktail bar 4/5 for its variation on the classic Vesper Martini. Given the strict criteria of my Martini Ratings I could only offer full points upon trying a proper classic martini but if I offer my review in word form … Continue reading The Beet Up Vesper Martini at the Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town 4/5
The Martini Socialist 