Shropshire Oktoberfest in review

Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park was overrun with lederhosen-wearing revellers this weekend – Oktoberfest landed! With an incredible selection of beers, a food village and fantastic programme on the main stage, you…

The Lost Boys Outdoor Cinema

The Lost Boys is on. Let’s all go. OK, you probably need a bit more information than that. There are a bunch of excellent films being shown at an outdoor…

Shrewsbury Beer Festival

The Shrewsbury Beer Festival is on now until Saturday 11th September. It is held in St Mary’s Church, which makes a beautiful backdrop for exploring the real ales on offer.…

Shrewsbury Cocktail Week: The Alb

Passing through town today for work (a spot of research at a vineyard which you’ll hear about later), I thought it would be rude not to sample the delights of…

Shrewsbury Cocktail Week 2022

It’s not long until Shrewsbury Cocktail Week kicks off! Wristbands are just £8 (£5 for NHS/NUS). They give you access to a selection of £6 cocktails in bars around the…

Hencote: Vibes on the Vine

HENCOTE VINEYARD: Having delivered English wine tastings for many years, I have often noted that sadly not many people know an awful lot about English wine. We are fortunate in…