Tag Archives: drinking

London Nightlife (Guest)

Posted on 2013/05/12 by tikichris

London Nightlife Whether you live in London or are simply visiting for a big night out, our capital boasts a variety of exclusive hot spots, world-famous bars and hidden venues. The choice on where to spend your evening will leave … Continue reading →

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Burlexe: Burlesque Inspired Theatre at London’s Shadow Lounge (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/28 by tikichris

I, for one, enjoyed myself immensely when I checked out the show earlier this month. I laughed a lot. I blushed as dancers made eye contact, took to the audience and once when one performer ran her finger along my jawline. Ooh la la! Continue reading →

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Burlexe: Burlesque Inspired Theatre at Shadow Lounge, Soho

Posted on 2013/04/12 by tikichris

Featuring skits inspired by real life interviews with contemporary burlesque performers and stories “of the legends” along with actual dancers saucily stripping, Burlexe at Soho’s Shadow Lounge aspires to be the Vagina Monologues of burlesque. How’s that for a Wednesday night out on the town? Continue reading →

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Mix Your Own Cocktail in Seconds (Guest)

Posted on 2013/02/12 by tikichris

Lots of people enjoy making cocktails and many of us have our own favorite cocktail recipe. Yes, we can make our cocktails from scratch but there are a number of good fruit mixers on sale that make the whole process … Continue reading →

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Photo Story: Neon Lights of Nash-Vegas (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2012/03/25 by tikichris

Bright neon lights, fat American tourists and lots and lots of booze? Are we in Vegas? Not quite: welcome to downtown Nashville, y’all, where southern hospitality is alive and well. Beyond the neon glow and the cheap-ass souvenir shops, downtown … Continue reading →

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Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012/03/13 by tikichris

Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London CheapOair, March 13, 2012 As if anyone needed yet another excuse to go out for a drink in London, here comes St Patrick’s Day. Hoping for a great night out in … Continue reading →

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Honky Tonking in Downtown Nashville (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012/01/17 by tikichris

Honky Tonking in Downtown Nashville CheapOair, January 17, 2012 Here’s a tried and true list of some of the best joints with the best bars to sidle up to where there’s never a cover charge (but you’re certainly welcome to … Continue reading →

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Ten of London’s Oldest Pubs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012/01/10 by tikichris

Ten of London’s Oldest Pubs  OneTravel, Jan 10, 2012 Whether or not one of these fine drinking establishments actually is the indisputable longest-standing pub in London, one thing’s for sure – they’re all great and historic places for having a … Continue reading →

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London’s Spookiest Pubs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011/10/28 by tikichris

London’s Spookiest Pubs OneTravel, Oct 28, 2011 Passengers arriving on flights to London around Halloween have a plethora of options for sharing drinks in the company of other-wordly figures.  Here’s a list of a few particularly eerie spots that for … Continue reading →

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New Cocktail Bar Review: Shaker & Co, Hampstead Road (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/10/28 by tikichris

New Cocktail Bar Review: Shaker & Co, Hampstead Road Londonist, October 28, 2011 at 16:00 pm Refining the “craft of drinksmanship”, the team behind the esteemed Shaker & Co bar schools has opened a New Orleans inspired cocktail saloon slinging some … Continue reading →

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Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011/10/21 by tikichris

Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings CheapOair, October 21, 2011 Some of London’s most traditional, beautiful and oldest pubs just happen to also be some of the cheapest and most conveniently located. It’s true. Samuel Smith, a … Continue reading →

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Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011/04/15 by tikichris

Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris Urban Travel Blog, Apr 10th, 2011 For decades The Ritz’s Bar Hemingway was lauded as the best cocktail bar in Paris by everyone from Ernest himself to the NY Times, Forbes and Le Figaro. … Continue reading →

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Review: Pop Up Pirates Bar/Art Installation (Londonist)

Posted on 2010/05/20 by tikichris

Review: Pop Up Pirates Bar/Art Installation Londonist, May 20, 2010 4:52 PM If you prefer your drinking done in a graphic rich environment, then this temporary bar on Clerkenwell Road near the corner with St John Street is just the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Drinking Game

Posted on 2009/10/26 by tikichris
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Review: Bompas & Parr’s Alcoholic Architecture (Londonist)

Posted on 2009/04/17 by tikichris

Review: Bompas & Parr’s Alcoholic Architecture Londonist, April 17, 2009 10:17 AM Donning special protective suits to spare our clothes from the boozy mist (ah, boozy mist), we ambled in, snatched up our complimentary (liquid-form) G&T and headed into the … Continue reading →

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Free Burritos, Nachos, Beer & Tequila! Qype + Chilango = Mucho Fun! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009/03/05 by tikichris

Free Burritos, Nachos, Beer & Tequila! Qype + Chilango = Mucho Fun! Qype does London, March 5th 2009 The recent opening of Mexican restaurant Chilango’s second location in London presented an excellent opportunity for Qype to drop by for a … Continue reading →

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Free Drinks, Snacks and Music on Wednesdays at The Well (Londonist)

Posted on 2009/02/23 by tikichris

Free Drinks, Snacks and Music on Wednesdays at The Well Londonist, February 23, 2009 1:28 PM For a couple of weeks now, St John Street stalwart, The Well, has been throwing parties in their downstairs lounge on Wednesday nights. Show … Continue reading →

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Five facts you may not have known about Guinness (Foodtv.co.uk)

Posted on 2009/02/20 by tikichris

Five facts you may not have known about Guinness Chris Osburn Foodtv.co.uk Wednesday, 18 February 2009 02:28 With the Guinness-filled revelries of St Patrick’s Day less than a month away, and Guinness itself currently celebrating its 250th year, everything seems … Continue reading →

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Guinness Turns 250

Posted on 2009/02/10 by tikichris

Just a quick post to thank the kind folks at Splendid Communications for providing me with the free cans of Guinness Draft and letting know about the 250th birthday of Ireland’s most cherished export! What a great excuse to throw … Continue reading →

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If It Snows … (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009/02/01 by tikichris

If It Snows … by Chris Osburn Qype does London February 1st 2009 If it snows tonight/tomorrow – and I mean really dumps the white stuff as forecasted – I might just have to lace up my boots and go … Continue reading →

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Vodka with a View (Londonist)

Posted on 2009/01/16 by tikichris

Vodka with a View Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor Londonist January 15, 2009 Located on the terrace at Plateau Restaurant, the Smirnoff Black Winter Ice Lounge is a covered outside bar with thick faux fur blankies for cuddly nights … Continue reading →

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