Drinks
Why We Stock Drunken Horse Gin
A Belgian gin with a story — and the reason it sits at the top of our gin list. We explain why we chose it and what it tastes like in a proper serve.
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Drinks
A Belgian gin with a story — and the reason it sits at the top of our gin list. We explain why we chose it and what it tastes like in a proper serve.
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Music
Most people know a piano bar when they're in one. Fewer people can say what it is exactly — other than that the piano is on, someone's playing it, and the room is better for it.
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Events
First Sunday of the month. Any pianist is welcome to play the Grand. A recap of how the afternoon went, who played, and what they brought.
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Paignton
Paignton in winter is a different town. Quieter, more local, more honest. Here are our recommendations for making an evening of it when the season turns.
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Drinks
Devon and Cornwall have some of the most interesting small distilleries in the country. Five bottles that earn a place on any serious gin list.
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Private Hire
Small receptions work differently to big ones. A venue that earns its own atmosphere, live music from the room, and a bar that doesn't run out of ideas. Here's what works.
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