Set in the heart of Southampton’s cultural quarter Belgium and Blues is an independently owned Belgian and craft beer bar and brasserie. It was started by three friends that wanted more from a beer bar. When the City Adventurers visited, we discovered that, as well as a range of Belgian keg, craft keg, cask ale and cider,… More Beer Cocktails
One of the City Adventurers took a trip to Alcotraz in Brighton. Also known as Cell Block One-Three, this is the secret home of a speakeasy prison experience. Located just off the seafront, this immersive experience sees you and your friends banged up in cells and taking part in an interactive theatre show. Just like… More Alcotraz Brighton: Cell Block One-Three
The City adventurers headed to Piccadilly Circus to see Veuve Clicquot’s Solaire Culture. This is Veuve Clicquot’s first global travelling exhibition. … More Solaire Culture, Veuve Clicquot 250th Anniversary Exhibition
The City Adventurers attended a Brewery Tour at the Camden Town Brewery.… More Camden Town Brewery Tours
The only Japanese Teppan-Yaki in Nottingham
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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