Oct 13, 2021

May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is an ancient festival of spring[1] and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.[2]

Oct 13, 2021

Abbreviation: Bosting Definition: Bostin means the same as amazing or great and is used in the same way as other colloquialisms like smashing or cracking. Why do all the nice words sound so destructive? English is hard.

Oct 09, 2021

What does IKEA, ABBA, VOLVO & ABSOLUT VODKA have in common? They are not only market leaders in their field but they are also all Swedish! The Swedes have been perfectionists for generations and produce a lot of global products, services, and even singers. For a relatively small population (10.3 million) they certainly punch above their weight.

Oct 09, 2021

What’s all the fuss about Oktoberfest? Before we launch headfirst into Halloween, let’s stop and take a moment to enjoy Oktoberfest first. During this much-loved festival, you get a chance to try new or unique craft beers in pubs and establishments around Europe.

Oct 09, 2021

Beer, Lager, Cheeky Pint, Cheeky Half, Beverage, Bevy, Cold One, Tinny, Brewski, Bitter, Ale, Stout, and now even an Alcohol-Free or 0.0%. Above are probably only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to names for the nation's favorite drink, and one that we cant pour quick enough at The Floodgate. Birmingham loves beer, Lifford adores lager and Selly Oak craves a stout.

Oct 09, 2021

We all remember that classic rhyme ''remember remember the 6th of September'' don't we? Well we all should because apart from Christmas this is one of our favorite days of the year, it's national pornstar martini day of course.

Oct 09, 2021

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade you will have noticed that Gin has made an astronomical comeback in the last decade. The Dutch spirit that is first recorded around the 16th century and aptly named Mothers Ruin is still a staple in every bar from Amsterdam to Aston. The name “Genever” derives from the Latin for juniper. This medicine was actually given to troops as part of their daily rations.

Oct 09, 2021

As September brings Autumn with it to the West Midlands there is a distinct feeling in the air, as the fire pits start to be lit, the coats start to be worn (hopefully you found money in the pockets from last year) and the hats and scarfs are unpacked and primed for Winter.