by Obisadmin | Nov 22, 2022 | Bar, bars, music, Top Tips, Unique ideas, Venue Finding
There is nothing better this time of year then enjoying a good pint of beer or G&T in a great classically British pub. Here at Obis360 , we have put together some great bars local to the Bristol area where you can wet your whistle this Winter. The Milk Thistle Website: Milk Thistle Bristol It’s likely that even some of the drinkers in the White Lion pub next door might not know that the Milk Thistle contains four floors of decadent excess. If you don’t like wood panelling and taxidermy, look away now. Each level has a different function, with a ground floor cocktail bar, first floor private members’ lounge and various function rooms including private dining with chefs from sister restaurant The Ox. If you’re here with a group of friends, try the Milk Thistle punch or selection of Trappist beers made by monks in monasteries across Europe. The Milk Thistle is located at Quay Head House Colston Avenue Bristol BS1 1EB Hyde & Co Website : Hyde & Co As secrets go, a secret room within a secret bar is probably as secret as you could get. Hyde & Co may be just off the Clifton Triangle, one of Bristol’s busiest nocturnal thoroughfares, and surrounded on almost all sides by kebab shops, but if you didn’t know it existed, you might walk by it blissfully unaware of the delights within. Cocktails dominate but are most certainly not the only drinks here, with bottles of Wild Beer and Burrow Hill cider both making the short journey from Somerset. Hyde & Co is located in The Basement, 2 Upper...
by Obisadmin | Mar 15, 2022 | Bar, Events, festival, music, Outside
St Patrick’s Day on 17th March is the biggest day in Ireland’s cultural calendar and a national holiday, with a host of events throughout Ireland in celebration of the nation’s patron saint. Here are some of the activities and events that will be take taking place in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. Why not get involved! Dublin Website: St. Patrick’s Festival 2022 Where better to celebrate St Patrick’s Day than in Ireland’s capital city? This is arguably the best time of the year to visit Dublin, and 2022 will make no exception, with some 500,000 people expected to descend on the city for its famous parade. The event usually starts at St Mary’s Place and ends at St Patrick’s Cathedral, with marching bands, floats and costumes along the way. Check out their website for more details on tickets and times. Belfast Website: St Patrick’s Day Watch as Patrick journeys through the streets of Belfast .He’ll be donning a giant cloak, elegantly patchwork-fashioned from expressions of people and groups throughout Belfast. The Parade will take place between 1pm – 2.30pm on 17 March. The event is free to attend but check out their website for more details. Derry Website: St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade A Spring Carnival Parade is set to take place in Derry City on the afternoon of March 17, and it aims to feature over 500 participants. The live show will transform the area in and around Guildhall Square . The parade will be departing Bishop Street at 3pm so get there early to get a good spot. Check our their website for details. Shannon Region Website:St Patrick’s Day Carrick on Shannon’s St...
by Obisadmin | Mar 9, 2020 | Bar, Events, festival, music, Outside
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland. Each year, thousands of partygoers wearing Irish green and Guinness hats descend on London for St Patrick’s Day. Countless people soak up the luck of the Irish as they turn the capital green on March 17. It’s not a public holiday in England, London pulls out all the stops for St Patrick’s Day each year. This year celebrations start from 13th March -15th March, the weekend before. I have listed a few of the exciting things happening that weekend and where best to go. St Patrick Day Parade Location: Piccadilly Circus Website: https://www.london.gov.uk/events/2020-03-15/london-st-patricks-day-festival-2020 Now if you want to celebrate St Patrick’s day , you can’t miss out on the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade! The procession sets off at midday from Piccadilly and makes its way along a 1.5-mile route, passing some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including The Ritz, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and finishing in Trafalgar Square where the festival is staged. Be amazed by the flamboyant pageantry, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the UK, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools all taking part. St Patrick Day Festival in Trafalgar Sqaure Location: Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN Website:https://www.london.gov.uk/events/2020-03-15/london-st-patricks-day-festival-2020 Join the St Patrick’s Day Festival, which takes place in Trafalgar Square, between 12pm and 6pm, on the Sunday 15th March. Watch St Patrick’s Day performances by well-known Irish acts, rising stars and special guests. Then, browse craft stalls, and tuck into traditional and modern Irish food from the market. There is also usually a family zone on Pall Mall East, hosting an...
by Obisadmin | Jan 20, 2020 | Events, festival, music, Outside
Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and is the most important date in China’s traditional calendar. Chinese New Year always commences on the lunar new year which, this year, falls on Saturday 25th of January 2020. Celebrations usually last for seven days and this year is the Year of the Rat. The Rat is the 1st animal of the Chinese zodiac. Representing luck and wealth, people born in 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020. Chinese New Year Parade Location: Chinatown, London, W1D 5QA Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus The parade starts through Chinatown before passing through Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue. .The parade ends at Trafalgar Square with the main stage where spectators will witness the official opening ceremony. Be sure to stick around for the grand finale at Trafalgar Square and an explosion of Chinese New Year fireworks in London! Leicester Square Family Fun Location: Leicester Square,Cranbourn St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 0AP Nearest Tube: Leicester Square If you stop off at Leicester Square during the official Chinese New Year Parade, you’ll find plenty to keep the kids entertained while they take part in Chinese cultural activities.Teach your children about the art of calligraphy, dance to Chinese music and watch family-friendly street performances. There’s also the chance to dress up in traditional Chinese attire.If you want to fully embrace Chinese New Year, then take your family to Leicester Square and add a bit of culture to your weekend. Shaftesbury Avenue Location: 29 Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 7ES Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus If you take a trip down to Shaftesbury Avenue on Sunday 10th February, then you’ll witness a showcase of...
by Obisadmin | Oct 28, 2019 | Bar, Events, festival, music, Outside, Venue Finding
As another month draws to a close, it brings us one step closer to Halloween! This day where the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest…and a massive excuse to dress up and go out dancing. A night full of ghouls and scares, be sure to find yourself at the best event this weekend. Have a look at some of the spookiest events in town and be sure to grab your tickets and costume before! Halloween Ball at The Mansion Location: Secret Venue Nearest Tube: Secret Venue Website: www.themansionlondon.com/next-event It’s Halloween, so that calls for costumes, candy and creepy ghouls! Well at the Halloween Ball, it will tick all the boxes! The private venue is top secret and will only be revealed 48 Hours before the event (Easy access within London Zone 2). This quirky venue will have 3 dance floors, 1 art room, 2 lounges and 2 bar areas for you to choose from! If you are looking for something scarier there is a real back yard graveyard! Come dressed to the nines as you could win a flight to New York City for best costume. Book your tickets in advance, you don’t want to miss this party! The Dark Circus Party Location:13 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BH Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland Website: www.darkcircusparty.com At the Dark Circus you’ll be in for a real treat with show stopping entertainment acts such as caged curiosities breathing fire and swallowing swords, ethereal silks performances, treacherous trapeze acts and bizarre sideshow oddities. Grab a signature cocktail and enjoy stepping into another world for the evening. Please note there is a strict...
by Obisadmin | Jul 22, 2019 | Bar, music, Restaurants, Top Tips, Unique ideas
On the 24th July , it is Tequila day in the United States. Now if, like me , you suffer from the fear of missing out then we have the perfect list of bars and restaurants for you! We have found a few secret gems around London that will have you believing you’re in the heart of Mexico City! This is the perfect list for anyone that loves a good Margarita and Taco! Café Pacifico Location: 5 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA Nearest Tube: Convent Garden Website: www.cafe-pacifico.com What other way to celebrate world Tequila day then to visit the bar that has been voted the best margarita in London two years in a row! This bar and restaurants do not offer amazing cocktails but also amazing traditional Mexican foods such as Burrito, Fajitas and Chimichangas. If your gluten isn’t for you, do not fear because they also offer fantastic gluten free options! So, grab your mates and get margaritas pitchers in and have some spicy food to celebrate Tequila Day in style. La Bodegra Negra Location: 16 Moor Street, London, W1D 5NH Nearest Tube: Convent Garden Website: www.bodeganegra.com This exciting Mexican restaurant is split into two parts. Above ground we have the café area perfect to grab light lunch and cheeky margherita while below ground is the full dining experience with live music’s and tequila cocktails. This is perfect for any mood and has great offers like margherita Mondays – to beat the Monday blues and Taco Tuesdays! This restaurants has so much to offer and a great vibe for anyone who loves Tequila! Mestizo...
