Before the pandemic the City Adventurers were lucky enough to visit a number of Chocolate museums. York’s Chocolate Story York’s Chocolate Story is located in the heart of York. Our group arrived and were taken through the story of chocolate and the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families. From the Chocolate Orange to the… More Chocolate museums
A public house of historic interest in Chingford Converted into a public house in 1982, this building is part Victorian and part late 16th century timber framed farmhouse. It is a rare survival from the area’s rural past. This grade II listed farmhouse pub underwent extensive refurbishment in 2014, but retained some timber frames dating back… More Larkshall Tavern
Just recently the City Adventurers have been invited to take part in some online wine tasting events. Here are some things we discovered: Cava is sparkling wine from Penedès, Catalonia, Spain. Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada are the three traditional varieties of grape used to make Cava. The traditional process for making a bottle of bubbly,… More Wine Tasting events online
The story of Bettys Tea Rooms started in Harrogate just over 100 years ago. Fritz Bützer was born in Switzerland in 1885. He grew up to become a baker and confectioner, and, in 1907, traveled to England to establish his own business. Settling in in the spa town of Harrogate, he changed his name to Frederick… More Bettys Tea Room in Harrogate
Some City Adventurers gathered to work out who bumped off Dr Dogood with a cricket bat before welcoming in the new year with a great curry at E4 Fusion. Mariam at E4 Fusion is lovely and make everyone feel right at home. She is more than happy to offer food recommendations based on your preferences… More Murder Mystery at New Year
“Visit a German Christmas market” What could be more festive than ticking off “visit a German Christmas market” from your bucket list? This year we decided to visit Berlin, which has around 70 Christmas markets. Origin of German Christmas Markets German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century. The Christmas Market will usually be located in the… More Bucket List Trip – A German Christmas Market
The Eaton Square Bar is a stylish bar near to Victoria station. We went there for a delicious meal before attending a Cognac master class. The venue serves a mixture of Mediterranean & European dishes. The expert bartenders demonstrated how to create a range of cocktails. Then we got to have a go at making them… More Cognac tasting in Victoria
Searcy’s Champagne bar at St. Pancras is famously the longest in Europe. Situated on the Grand Terrace of the Upper Concourse in St Pancras International Station, it has became a must-visit London destination. Enjoy the grandeur and panoramic views of this magnificent station while you sip your drink. For an impressive dining experience, head to The Gilbert Scott via… More Sipping Champagne and dining at St. Pancras