18 September 2024
After my boyfriend joined me on a shopping trip, there was no better reward than trying out the coffee shop that is ‘the best kept secret’ in town.
13 September 2024
The Secret Drinker ventures to the edge of the Beermuda Triangle to visit a pub offering salvation to an area bereft of boozers…
12 September 2024
If you spent long enough in the Cinco Lounge I’ve no doubt you’d end up with a pretty stiff neck.
06 September 2024
As someone who had their first beer back when professional sportspeople necked pints on TV, I can remember the golden age of alcohol adverts.
05 September 2024
A popular market is set to host its biggest event yet, after receiving ‘great’ demand.
05 September 2024
Dining for one can be fun and delicious as reporter Jenny Beake proved in this funky bar and restaurant.
30 August 2024
A drinks company director has appeared on TV this week.
30 August 2024
A village pub has reopened, albeit with little fanfare. Our Secret Drinker went along to see how it was getting on.
29 August 2024
A popular food festival will be supplying goodies this weekend.
29 August 2024
Working in the media is no longer punctuated by long, boozy lunches.
23 August 2024
If you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you.
22 August 2024
At first glance, San Rufo’s is an attractive-looking restaurant, which makes it such a pity that the first glance can be quite a tough one to achieve.
21 August 2024
A popular village business which makes its own Lincolnshire inspired vinegar, has customers swigging it out of the bottle and coming back for more.
16 August 2024
I always thought those people who built pubs in their back gardens were a little odd.
15 August 2024
After getting stuck in traffic, we struck it lucky at a village pub with a welcoming and looked-after feel.
09 August 2024
You shouldn’t always trust your first impressions, but sometimes even I get things correct.
08 August 2024
A warm welcome and Mediterranean vibe at this new town cafe will certainly see me going back for more.
07 August 2024
The new owner of an iconic bakery says he is excited about the challenge - and is promising some new products.
05 August 2024
Those thinking of visiting an outdoor theatre don’t have to pack a picnic.
04 August 2024
A monster Sunday roast known as The Daddy will be added to a pub’s menu from today.