Florence offers no shortage of places to enjoy a glass of wine, a Spritz or a Negroni. While the city’s aperitivo culture has shifted since pre-Covid times, with complimentary snacks now only including crisps and nuts, maybe a mini pizza or a few olives if you are lucky. Aperitivo buffet is a thing of the […]
There are many nice places to drink in Seville. Whether you fancy a glass of sherry with your tapas, a cocktail or a nightcap, there are venues for every mood. Choose between the many tapas bars, interesting cocktail bars and hotel rooftops. What I enjoyed about the city was all the outdoor seating (many with […]
Here you can find some of the best whisky bars in Scotland. The beginning of the year is always the hardest with cold, dark days so what better way to unwind and catch up with friends than visit a nice, cosy whisky bar. Feel snug by the fire, get a cuddle from a dog, enjoy […]
Manifattura is a cocktail bar in Florence specialising in all the best Italian spirits and liqueurs from across the country. The bar serves ONLY Italian products, so if you want a Margarita cocktail, you’ll have to go somewhere else. Manifattura has been open since 2017. It has been a few years since my last visit, […]
It would be rude not to drink cocktails in Glasgow. There are many of bars in the city, some better than others, so here’s a list of bars I like to visit for a cocktail or few. Glasgow is blessed with beautiful historic buildings with lovely features to look at. Some venues have a story […]
My Negroni search continues… This time in the beautiful city of Lucca, which is known for its medieval city walls, a hundred churches, Puccini, Boccherini, Paolini and many other famous artists. Located close to Pisa and near the Ligurian Sea, Lucca is a must-visit town in Tuscany. There are, of course, many bars and restaurants […]
I’ve been enjoying the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s releases for years now, but for some reason it took me quite some time before I managed to visit their Members’ Room and whisky bar in Leith. Finally, earlier this month I paid a visit to the historic venue and, let me tell you, it really is […]
I have researched the best aperitivo places in Lucca within the city walls. It gets pretty hot in Tuscany during the summer months, so I don’t always feel like eating much or cooking at home. Therefore, aperitivo is ideal as you can choose how much to eat, the food seems lighter, and it is complemented […]
Winter months really call for whisky, don’t you think? Not only will a wee dram warm you from inside out, but it will also bring friends together. During this dark and cold season, we should make more time for friends and family, as everyone needs a bit of cheering up in winter. What better way […]