REVIEW: HOTEL INDIGO IN CHESTER
Hotel Indigo Chester is a contemporary boutique hotel in Chester city centre, designed to reflect the city’s unique character, from its iconic architecture to the historic Chester Racecourse, the oldest in the UK. Hotel Indigo Chester is just a short walk from Chester’s famous Rows, extensive shopping district, and the 2,000-year-old city walls. Having not…
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REVIEW: HOTEL INDIGO IN STRATFORD UPON AVON
Nestled on the iconic Chapel Street, adorned with its historic half-timbered buildings, right at the heart of town, Hotel Indigo stands as a beacon of charm and elegance. Situated opposite New Place, the former residence of William Shakespeare himself, and just a stone’s throw away from the renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatres, this hotel offers not…
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REVIEW: THE RABBIT
Writing this with a full belly, one of my buttons missing from my jeans, and a grin that could rival Harry’s victory on The Traitors! Well, let’s be honest, the real triumph here is that I’ve just encountered something pretty extraordinary at the spanking new establishment – The Rabbit. My jeans might need some therapy,…
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REVIEW: SIX BY NICO MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY
Six weeks have passed, and Six by Nico once again invites guests to try out their new dining experience and ‘tumble down the rabbit hole’ into Wonderland for their latest theme – the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. As I embarked on this culinary journey, I met a few familiar faces such as the white rabbit…
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REVIEW: TROPEA HARBORNE
The independent establishment that has given me a bit of trouble throughout blogging in the past year or so is Tropea. No fault of Tropea, the blame is all on me for taking what feels like a lifetime to try them out. I often ask, “Where should I review next, folks?” “Bab, for goodness’ sake,…
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BAB ABOUT TOWNS GUIDE TO JANUARY OFFERS & DISCOUNTS IN BIRMINGHAM
As we step into the new year, the lingering exhaustion from the festive chaos of Christmas may have settled in. The aftermath of excessive spending on lavish buffet spreads, upgrading our entertainment subscriptions (NOW TV and Netflix), and just generally getting wasted AF! If you’re like me and your on the lookout for fantastic bargains…
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REVIEW: SIX BY NICO BIRMINGHAM
We have a new opening in Birmingham (Colmore Row, to be exact!), and this time it’s SIX BY NICO, Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico offers guests a delectable and affordable menu that changes every six weeks, drawing inspiration from a theme, destination, or concept. The menu is priced at £39 per person,…
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BAB ABOUT TOWN’S 2023 EPIC CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SHOPPING IN AND AROUND BIRMINGHAM
The Midlands boasts an impressive array of independent gems, ranging from fantastic Restaurants to quirky giftware stores, and I’m eager to showcase them all! The past four years have been challenging for independents, and over the last couple of years, I’ve made a concerted effort to support as many as possible. Here’s to the final…
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REVIEW: DELUXE SPA DAY AT THE MALVERN SPA HOTEL
When someone mentions a spa break to me, I automatically get this weird feeling of dread overwhelming me. I don’t know if it’s because I am getting older, but it takes way too long to fit into my swimming costume, and it’s a full-time job maintaining my lady bits that I just think I can’t…
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THE BUM DIARIES: HOW I MANAGE FOOD BLOGGING WHILST DEALING WITH IBS
The question I’m frequently asked is, “How do you manage food blogging while dealing with the challenges of IBS?” Being a food blogger with IBS is undoubtedly a tough journey – Actually, just having IBS, in general, is bloody hard. The number of bathrooms I have shitted up and the amount of bog rolls I…
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