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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Capri-inspired' beach bar with real sand and Ibiza-style DJ sessions opens in UK city
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IN THE centre of a UK city, you can find a new Capri-inspired beach club with real sand, cabanas and live saxophone players. Capri Beach Club in Manchester transports visitors to the Italian coast with pretty cabanas, lounge chairs and real sand to truly bring the Mediterranean feel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Capri Beach Club in Manchester transports visitors to the Italian coast Credit: Facebook 4 And the bar features real sand Credit: Facebook In fact, over 15 tons of sand were brought from across the UK to be used for the bar. Located in Exchange Square, the beach club has a large bar which serves a variety of drinks including cocktails and champagne. There is also a resident DJ that plays tunes with the vibe of an Ibiza beach club. In addition, there is a resident saxophonist and a selection of street food vendors. Food options include pizza, burgers and fish and chips. And if you have a sweet tooth, you can grab an ice cream as well, with a variety of flavours to choose from. Drink options include frozen cocktails and classic Aperol spritzes. There are two bookable VIP areas, which are both under wooden gazebos, enveloped by linen curtains. The VIP experiences means you also get table service in the space, which can host up to 14 people. One recent visitor said: "Great atmosphere with loud music and chippy/wood fired pizza, lot's of comfortable cosy seating areas to chill out with real sand and decking! Beach bar "We found cosy seats to chill out in and people watched whilst listening to the good tunes." Another added: "Perfect for chilling and unwind with family and friends with a great relaxing music. "Plus, the ambiance is amazing plus the food and drinks were delicious." A third said: "Super nice beach bar in the centre of Manchester. "Nicely decorated and friendly staff. 4 There is a resident saxophone player too to keep guests entertained Credit: Facebook "There were several food trucks, such as ice cream, pizza and churros. "There was a wide choice of drinks at the bar." The Capri Beach Club is open 11am−11pm until September. These are the UK's best beach bars – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. Plus, one of the UK's most popular seaside towns has a California-like beach bar which has been named one of the best in the country.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Capri-inspired' beach bar with real sand and Ibiza-style DJ sessions opens in UK city
IN THE centre of a UK city, you can find a new Capri-inspired beach club with real sand, cabanas and live saxophone players. Capri Beach Club in Manchester transports visitors to the Italian coast with pretty cabanas, lounge chairs and real sand to truly bring the Mediterranean feel. Advertisement 4 Capri Beach Club in Manchester transports visitors to the Italian coast Credit: Facebook 4 And the bar features real sand Credit: Facebook In fact, over 15 tons of sand were brought from across the UK to be used for the bar. Located in Exchange Square, the There is also a resident DJ that plays tunes with the vibe of an Ibiza beach club. In addition, there is a resident saxophonist and a selection of street food vendors. Advertisement Read more on beach bars Food options include pizza, burgers and fish and chips. And if you have a sweet tooth, you can grab an Drink options include frozen cocktails and classic Aperol spritzes. There are two bookable VIP areas, which are both under wooden gazebos, enveloped by linen curtains. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The VIP experiences means you also get table service in the space, which can host up to 14 people. One recent visitor said: "Great atmosphere with loud music and chippy/wood fired pizza, lot's of comfortable cosy seating areas to chill out with real sand and decking! Beach bar "We found cosy seats to chill out in and people watched whilst listening to the good tunes." Another added: "Perfect for chilling and unwind with family and friends with a great relaxing music. Advertisement "Plus, the ambiance is amazing plus the food and drinks were delicious." A third said: "Super nice beach bar in the centre of Manchester. "Nicely decorated and friendly staff. 4 There is a resident saxophone player too to keep guests entertained Credit: Facebook Advertisement "There were several "There was a wide choice of drinks at the bar." The Capri Beach Club is open 11am−11pm until September. These are the Advertisement Plus, one of the UK's most popular seaside towns has a 4 The beach bar will be open until September Credit: Facebook
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Prosecco is bargain-basement gold for Aussies craving alternative to pricey champagne, even if it's geared for lowly 'commoners' like us
There is no polite way to say this: If you drink prosecco you are common. It may sound snobbish to say so, but if you drink prosecco instead of champagne it is a sure sign you are low class. So says William Hanson, a British authority of etiquette. It makes no difference to Mr Hanson that more than 700 million bottles of prosecco are sold every year and that it is the bargain-basement alternative to champagne. Mr Hanson seems to care not that prosecco also adds the frothy pop charm to the Aperol spritz, the world's most ubiquitous cocktail. In Mr Hanson's eyes, I must be a low-class vulgarian because I rather enjoy a good prosecco, especially with a fiery Indian curry. It's palate cleansing, and the sweetness cuts through the spice. Mr Hanson is the author of the bestselling Just Good Manners (Penguin) described as the quintessential guide to etiquette. He lists other tell-tale signs that you are common. He dislikes large, wall-mounted televisions he says intrude on family life. He loathes hot tubs, disapproves of liquid soap and frowns on ill-bred commoners who put on make-up in public and hold their knives like pens. Mr Hanson sounds to me like those entitled, yet delightful high society English chaps from 'Brideshead Revisited' who dash around Chelsea and Knightsbridge saying 'righty-o'. And he is certainly on the money with his views on hot tubs and giant TVs, is he not? Mercifully, he grudgingly approves of prosecco being served at Italian-themed dinners 'because that's Italian champagne'. 'But if you really want champagne but you either can't afford it or there isn't any, that's when choosing prosecco becomes common,' he adds. Prosecco is made from the glera grape native to the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. And even there it is surrounded by a little snobbishness from the Italians themselves. Those with a more refined palate insist on posh 'prosecco superiore' bubbles. You can recognise them by the labels with the words Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. The Conegliano Valdobbiadene region's DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) stamp is an assurance of quality. It is the highest rating any wine appellation can get from Italy's Ministry of Agriculture. Producers have to run the gauntlet through a panel of experts to qualify. Most 'prosecco superiore' grapes are grown in vineyards on such steep slopes so that it is too dangerous for mechanical harvesters. So the grapes are picked by hand and carried uphill in buckets on a pulley system. The Aperol spritz, meanwhile, is under siege in New York where bartenders are reportedly replacing the Aperol with Campari, its slightly bitter cousin. The traditional Italian palate cleanser sgroppino is also rocketing up the cocktail hit parade. Sgroppino (pronounced cro-PEEN-yoe) may be served as a cocktail or a slushy dessert. It is a boozy frozen treat made with lemon sorbet, prosecco and vodka. It was traditionally an after-dinner drink but is now served at brunch (heaven forbid!) alongside croissants and sweet tarts. And if you don't have prosecco you can also make it with sparkling wine. Add an orange wedge for a garnish. Or try The Americano, a bitter, low alcohol spritz described as a classic riff on the Milano-Torino cocktail. The Times reports it is a mix of simple mix of Campari (from Milan) and sweet vermouth (from Turin) created by Gaspare Campari at his Caffè Campari in the 1860s. 'When soda water was added, it became a hit among American tourists, hence the name.' For a boozier version, add a nip of gin.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
UK's best fish and chip shop with stunning beach views and seals as dining pals
Cash-only and chip-free this fish and chip shop is one of a kind but absolutely worth the hassle The UK's best fish and chip shop may be somewhat of a schlep but with seals as your dining pals and fish caught directly from the sea in the haunt's very own boat - there's nothing else like it. Cafe Fish on the isle of Mull takes a boat journey and a walk to get to, sitting at the far end of the rainbow coloured Tobermory - the iconic locale of CBeebies' Balamory. Once you've sailed over to Mull itself, which you can do with one short 45-minute hop on the ferry from Oban, Ardnamurchan or Morvern, and walked to the end of the promenade you will find a white cube-shaped building. The tiny restaurant has an upstairs and plenty of indoor seating for the colder months or you can sit and soak up the stunning views of the sea stretching into the horizon. Cafe Fish often sources its own shellfish with its boat 'The Highlander' which will be delivered straight to your table - after a quick dip in a deep fat frier. If you go in the off peak months - you may find an empty restaurant - save for a few seals heads bobbing about in the water. The no-drills cafe is perched atop the old CalMac ferry office on the North Pier - and its menu is a simple blackboard of its self-proclaimed 'fantastically fresh' seafood. Owners and cousins Jane Gill and chef Liz McGougan have two specialities one is crispy whole sea bream with citrus salsa and another is a classic fish stew in spiced Tuscan broth with bread and gremolata. There are also locally grown oysters, fish pies or a grand platter of grilled seafood doused with garlic butter. Although for some the lack of chips will be a let down they are also known for their sourdough pizzas including a lobster thermidor version. They also have Glengorm steaks and a range of desserts such as a rich chocolate pot or warm Belgian waffles. If you fancy something a littler stronger than a Lilt with your fish - Aperol spritz, whisky and fish-friendly white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Sancerre and Verdejos are on offer. The Hebridean town is known for its warm approach to tourists and friendly locals - one review from a punter cannot sing enough of the joint's praises. I had booked Cafe Fish for dinner for the three of us on the day we arrived in Tobermory. The stunning warm weather set the tone, but the location offers a frisson, being at the end of the jetty and so close to the sea and the buzz as we entered was just what we wanted. They gave us a lovely window table. All I can say is that the menu was the most creative and interesting fish menu I have encountered. For all of us it was a truly memorable meal in a fab location. It is recommended that you book if you're going for dinner although they sometimes take walk-ins for lunch. Note that opening times are seasonal – and remember it's cash only.
Graziadaily
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Graziadaily
Everyone Stylish Is Wearing These Abercrombie Shorts – And They're In Stock
Now that outdoor temperatures have risen considerably, you may find yourself facing a sartorial dilemma: how to choose an outfit that's both incredibly chic and comfortable enough to withstand the heat. While you may opt for a pair of linen trousers or an airy midi skirt in a bid to keep cool and comfortable, there is one alternative that nails the balance between style and practicality with unfussy polish, and that is a pair of Bermuda shorts. It shouldn't come as a surprise that knee-length Bermuda shorts have begun to dominate the fashion pack, given their endorsement on the spring runways of Miu Miu and Dries Van Noten, not to mention the rise and rise of denim jorts. Naturally, the trend has filtered down to the high street, with brands like Massimo Dutti and COS offering their own takes on the silhouette. Our favourite iteration so far? The Abercrombie & Fitch Mid Rise Bermuda Short, crafted from a mid-weight fabric fit for the summer months. And the fashion crowd has fallen for them - hard. 1. Mid Rise Bermuda Short - Black Few Bermuda shorts look as chic as this tailored pair - classic black, no less. Style them with a matching black leather belt featuring a gold buckle for a bold statement, or opt for silver hardware for a more subtle touch that complements any outfit. Typically popular in clean-cut cottons, washed blue denim and leather, the Abercrombie shorts have taken a slightly more tailored approach - made from suiting-style fabric that has the feel of formal trousers, while maintaining a relaxed wearable silhouette. Available in two colours: a sleek black (which has unsurprisingly been selling out at record speed) and ash, a stone, light grey-beige hue that lends itself to a plethora of capsule wardrobe staples, including longline waistcoats and striped shirts. There's great news for anyone who prefers to stick to linen - there's a lightweight, soft version available to shop, too. They're the same style, same cut and same length as the originals, but this version comes in a crisp white shade that's perfect for the beach (paired with a matching linen shirt) or for evenings out with an Aperol in hand. For a nighttime look, opt for whimsical lace blouses or flirty asymmetrical strapless tops. As for footwear? Footbed sandals like Birkenstocks are ideal for daytime, while mule kitten heels will truly elevate the outfit once the sun goes down. 2. Mid Rise Linen-Blend Bermuda Short - White Alternatively, opt for the linen version in a crisp, cool white - perfect for beach holidays where heavy materials just won't do and beach-friendly outfit formulas are a must. Pair it with linen shirts for an effortlessly cool and comfortable look on hot days. Whichever version you choose, shop them quick before they sell out. We suspect they'll fly off the virtual shelves, as sizes are already dwindling in all colours, in both linen and non-linen. Shop the rest below. 3. Mid Rise Bermuda Short - Ash For a lighter take on the tailored favourite, opt for the Bermuda shorts in ash - perfect when paired with black tops featuring casual-cool cap sleeves or cotton boxy tees for a laid-back yet polished look. 4. Mid Rise Linen-Blend Bermuda Short - Black Shop the black linen shorts if you're looking for a cropped linen staple that looks as good as it feels - especially when your commute includes a stifling tube journey. Lightweight and breathable, they'll keep you comfortable all day long. Image credit: @marthawr and @saroop.k.s and @leahwashyp Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She was previously a fashion and beauty commerce writer for Heat and Closer, and has contributed digital content for a variety of lifestyle brands. Emma finds much of her inspiration in celebrity style, with Sienna Miller often being a major influence, and loves a pair of ballet pumps and a trusted trench coat .
