Olivia Cheves
Editorial Assistant at DesignMyNight. Loves mustard, hates mirrors, very bad at sitting still. @OliviacDMN
A New Rooftop Bar Brings You Castle Views And Cold Brews
Taking over three floors of a former church, this new Grassmarket bar and rooftop terrace is set to be your favourite summer hangout. Boasting an on-site brewery, alongside a pub and restaurant space, the Cold Town House is the official home of Cold Town Beer, which will be proudly displayed in eight…
A Mead And Honey Bar Is Opening In Peckham
Gosnells are bringing honey-based cocktails and sweet mead to the people of Peckham. Having succeeded in bringing a thoroughly modern makeover to ye olde mead, Peckham-based brewers Gosnells are now launching their first pop-up 'honey bar'. Taking over the space above Coal Rooms, they're within very…
A Speakeasy-Style Basement Bar Is Coming To St. Ann's Square
Paying homage to the first Prohibition era of the 19th century, Blind Tyger is a unique new bar concept setting up shop underneath Old Bank Street's Sandinista. In keeping with the ethos and aesthetic of its sister site in Leeds, drinks at the basement bar feature classic cocktails given a modern makeover…
Celebrate Pancake Day With A Bloody Great Helping Of Period Pancakes
Fancy tucking in to this bleeding delicious stack of 'period pancakes'? Everyone loves a good period, right? Wrong. According to research from period poverty charity Bloody Big Brunch they really give people the ick, even the people who don't have them, but here's hoping that's about to change. Working…
A New Craft Beer And Cocktail Bar Is Coming To Levenshulme This Month
A new venture from former Pilcrow bar manager Oddie McClintock, this quirky Levenshulme bar is set to be your new favourite neighbourhood hang out. Proving that less is more, Nordie's menu boasts a small but perfectly formed selection of craft beers, cocktails and natural wines, perfect for if you're…
Talking Tartare And Tonnarelli: We Tried Out Ritorno Covent Garden
Hidden away between the bustling borders of High Holborn and The Strand, Great Queen Street’s Ritorno has got your relaxed Italian eats all wrapped up. The second venue from the restaurant brand following their Chelsea location, its sultry neons and mirrored ceiling certainly give it the look, andwe…
Secret Cinema Brings Bond To Life With Their Latest Movie Experience
Catch Daniel Craig's first stint as the iconic character both on-screen and all around you at Secret Cinema's latest experience. Let's take a trip back to 2006: a time of bird flu, Blu-rays and Tony Blair. This was the year that Daniel Craig first assumed the Bond mantle, washing up on film history…
Kanishka Is Bringing Some Lesser-Known Indian Flavour To Mayfair
The latest eatery from Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, Kanishka in bringing a little bit of the unknown to Mayfair. While London is home to some of the finest Indian restaurants in the Western Hemisphere, Kanishka puts a focus on the lesser-known regions of the country, particularly the Seven Sister…
Peckham's Near & Far Has Taken To Camden For Its Third Venue
The latest outpost from the team behind iconic Old Street bar Magic Roundabout, this Camden cocktail spot is the third venue established under the Near & Far name alongside their bustling Peckham and Angel haunts. Coming in hot with more of those vibrant interiors and electric party atmospheres…
This Deansgate Restaurant Is Fronting Turkish Plates And A Stunning Floral Ceiling
One of the best-looking new additions to the Deansgate restaurant scene, Kai, a Turkish mezze bar and grill restaurant is all about matching elegant, eye-catching decor with delicious food. Taking over from the former Prezzo, this gorgeous eatery from the team behind Zouk Tea Bar comes decked outin…
The Fifth Venue From The Gingerman Team Is Opening In The Lanes This Spring
Ben McKellar has done it again, the 'Ginger chef' himself is ready to launch his fifth venue from the Gingerman Restaurant group, and it's set to be something fans of the sister sites may not have seen before. With a focus on fresh, simple small plates made with locally-sourced goodness, the openkitchen…
Manchester's First Gaming Bar Is Coming To The Northern Quarter
Manchester gamers need never worry about where to waste some time from now on as this new Northern Quarter bar is the only place you're going to want to spend your free moments. Situated down a graffiti-coated stairwell off Short Street, NQ64 is all about taking you back. Bringing in some of the best…
