The drinksin team descended upon Reading town early on Friday night for a bit of exploratory work, oh and a few drinkies along the way! OK it’s true, a few too many drinkies along the way.
First stop Global RISC Cafe Bar on London Street. In retrospect it was this moment that crystalised the direction for the rest of the evening. Oh why oh why didn’t we line our stomachs with some of their delicious Ethiopian fare. I confess the organic wine was good but food would of been a better option.
The 3B's, Reading
Empty stomached and excitable next stop The 3B’s, more wine consumed but less chatter as we were whisked away on an epic musical journey by an Ella Fitzgerald inspired and beautiful vintage-clad lady on the decks.
After this we made a quick and fairly unmemorable sprint through Reading’s bar street. Yates’, Walkabout and Bar Four. Didn’t realise till now that this is the home of ‘BBC Introducing’ live music night celebrating the local band scene. Find out more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2008/05/12/session_introducing_gig_feature.shtml
Next stop The Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street. My kind of place and yours if your Mod isnpired and into music – proper! The Oakford is brought to you by the same family that run the infamous Lock Tavern and Start the Bus, Bristol
It is probably here the last train to sensible sleep time should of beckoned but as with every inebriated decision it’s not until the next morning you realise it’s the wrong one.
So forge on we did to Afrobar, which was alas closed so in a last ditch attempt to bring some tranquility back to the evening, the call of the sleek and sophisticated led us to Malmaison where we were charmed by the very delectable South African mixologist Beyers. He makes a mean Caipirinha!
Malmaison, Reading
A few refreshingly strong cocktails later, and post last train back as with most good Reading night’s out The After Dark welcomed us with open arms for £10 entry. Unbelievably this also included three free drinks, but I think I lost the tickets – please tell me I lost the tickets and I wasn’t still drinking!
As always a pleasant and fashion forward crowd. Decidedly young but that’s just me talking as I’m worried I’m becoming decidedly old after some charming but inappropriate use of the word Mum came into a conversation. Just for the record I’m 28…thank you.
Yep and I think that was about it…ooops no it’s not there was more so in true Pulp Fiction style this was the beginning at the end Mix Bar, how could I forget.
Pretty bar at Mix
Well I know how actually. Killer caiprinhas. I think this may have been third or fourth bar, whatever. Good cocktails there too and pretty flower bar oh yes and mustn’t forget the barman, ladies beware.
Cocktails at Mix Bar
Good review. Hadn’t heard of the mix bar before, interesting…
Looks like you had a good night! Why didn’t you invite me?
Good night yes, although you wouldn’t of thanked me next morning. My god, every hangover cure under the sun couldn’t deal with that monster.
Will be sure to give you a shout for next drinksin bar crawl.