Bonus! Yates Blackpool

Bonus! Yates Blackpool

 

I know that the blog consists of reviews of bars and clubs in Birmingham but I have decided I will include this venue from Blackpool as a bonus. So, Yates Blackpool is in the "fun" part of Blackpool. It is right in front of the sea and the view is beautiful.
Outside, Yates has quite big garden area with a lot of tables that I bet during the summer are really nice asset to the place. Unfortunately, most of the time they look quite dirty and sticky and I have never seen someone actually cleaning them but at least people have enough place to sit and enjoy their drink or cigarette.
Inside, the venue is pretty big. There are two floors but the second is sometimes closed (I am not sure about the reasons). This is a bit disappointing considering the beautiful view of the sea from the second floor. The place is nice for having some drinks. There is a pool table and slots machines. The music is commercial, pop and R&B. They play a lot of new hits and their playlist is up to date. However, the staff is pretty slow. To work their timing out, better order your next drink right after you receive the first one. The employees are ok but not really involved in making the atmosphere more pleasant.
Yates's drinks menu is wonderful! They have all day everyday happy hour and wide range of cocktails that include sweets, skittles bowls and cotton candy (candy floss) martinis. Yes, they sound wonderful but when you get them they are just ok. Maybe it is because of the staff but the cocktails don't really come up to standard, especially after you read them on the menu. Be careful - some of them are extremely sweet! The prices of the drinks are quite cheap if you use the promotions.
Overall, Yates Blackpool is a decent venue to have some drinks and has a with beautiful view (if available). Not sure if it is good choice for a big party but the cocktails menu is impressive and the music is nice.
Venue score: 7/10
Atmosphere: 6,5/10
Staff: 5,8/10
Drinks: 8/10

Cherry Berry Cocktail

Cherry Berry Cocktail

I decided to start something new along posting bar and club reviews. The new thing is that I will start sharing recipes for delicious cocktails for you to have an idea what I mean when I rate the drinks in the bars and clubs. 

First I will show you a recipe for cherry berry cocktail. It is perfect for every occasion or party. It is fun, easy to make and different than the usual vodka coke.

Cherry Berry Cocktail:

2 shots vodka

3 shots berry wine

1 shot cherry sourz 

1 shot archers raspberry schnapps

200 ml sprite/7up

200-300 ml berry juice

frozen summer fruits/berries

Enjoy!

The Figure of Eight

The Figure of Eight - J D Whetherspoon

 The Figure of Eight is a restaurant and bar on Broad street. The people that visit it vary in age unlike the other venues (clubs) on Broad street that are visited mostly by students and young adults. 

 Outside, the venue looks pretty appealing especially when it gets dark and the lights go on. In my opinion, it has one of the best exterior designs on Broad street. If you are not a fan of clubs with loud music but still want to enjoy few drinks in a nice commercial atmosphere with people around, this is your place. 

 Inside, it looks like a typical pub. However, there are more places for drinks. It is a lively place maybe because of the location. The staff is very efficient. They are nice and usually customers don't have to wait for long. The drinks are decent and probably better than the ones in the other venues(clubs) on Broad street maybe because they don't take advantage of drunk people and the quality is a bar-restaurant one. There is a smoking area in the back which is pretty big and there are tables. Unfortunately, there is no roof over them or umbrellas which make it pointless if it's raining. 

All in all, it is a popular venue and many people go for pre-drinks before heading off to the nearby clubs.

Venue score: 8/10

Atmosphere: 7/10

Staff: 8/10

Drinks: 8/10

The Lost and Found

The Lost & Found

 The Lost & Found bar and restaurant is a very nice place. It is in the city center and is beautiful on the outside and even more inside. The design of the place is really good. I will review only the bar and the drinks because the purpose of my reviews is to portray the nightlife in Birmingham.
So, leaving the food aside, as mentioned, the interior design of this place is impressive. The only things that I didn't like are the colourful chairs. It is slightly too much for my taste. The venue is popular for all ages. The music is perfect - relaxing and not so loud. They make the BEST cocktails (the menu includes the classic ones and some specials) and the staff is incredibly friendly!!! The prices are normal for the more sophisticated bars in the city center or by the channels. The bar is suitable for having drinks with friends, dates or just having a drink after a long day. The atmosphere and the delivery of the service are designed in a classy way. The only problem is that they don't have a smoking area.
Venue score: 9/10
Atmosphere: 8,5/10
Staff: 9,5/10
Drinks: 9/10

Nightlife in Birmingham

 Nightlife in Birmingham

If you wonder where to go out in Birmingham, here you can find a thorough review of some famous clubs and bars. The review will be made form my point of view and I appreciate different opinions.
You probably think what is special in these reviews, what is different about them?
In my opinion, this is a very underestimated business. That probably could be explained because people go there and get drunk. But there is really more about it. When you go for a night out, you deserve the best. Is your time to make special memories without thinking about work. So, every venue in  the hospitality sector should satisfy customer needs. Why then bars and clubs don't have a thorough reviews like hotels and restaurants for example?
I have noticed that there are no such reviews on the Internet. Maybe people just don't care that much where will they go but they should be!!! It makes such a difference in the experience. I always want to try different things and be open-minded. However, when you go to a venue that you don't like and don't enjoy, it can ruin your whole night and yes, this blog is for you, your free time and experience. You will have better time where you are appreciated and, of course, it depends on the taste in music, drinks and interior design. That is why I will try to revue venues quite neutrally but thoroughly.
Moreover, I am really into nightlife. I have visited many clubs and bars. However, every time I visit such a venue I look at it in a slightly different way. Of course, first I notice its appearance on the outside. It is pretty important the look of the venue from the outside. People say you have only one chance to make first impression and that is totally true. This can also be applied for bars and clubs. People also say don't judge a book by its cover but you should do when it comes to bars and clubs. Next thing is inside. The whole design of the service delivery process. So important!!! It can make or brake you night out and, of course, to prevent the breaking I am writing these reviews.