Daniel Splarn

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Editorial Assistant at DesignMyNight and owner of perhaps the world's most ridiculous surname. Twitter @dansplarn.

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Argentinian restaurant ups the steaks with exquisite new cocktail bar

Apr 24, 2015

The Gaucho Bar
Deansgate

Gaucho’s swish new cocktail space offers a relaxing atmosphere during the day and something much more vibrant after-dark. The team at this swanky Argentinian steakhouse wanted to maximise the potential...

Subtly-smoked cocktails come to Bluu Bar’s basement

Feb 20, 2015

The Smithfield Social
Northern Quarter

Follow the neon ‘S’ sign away from Bluu and downstairs towards this discerning plot of metal embossed walls, beaten leather seats and soothing candlelit vibes. Head bartender at The Smithfield...

Living Ventures swoop for prized King Street location

Jan 29, 2015

Grand Pacific Manchester
City Centre

Steeped in history and brimming with faded Victorian charm, the top-dogs at Living Ventures barely thought twice about snapping up the site formerly occupied by Room Restaurant. They’ve got big plans...

Two NQ big-hitters unite for a spring-time opening

Jan 22, 2015

The Pen & Pencil
Northern Quarter

Two seasoned experts on the Northern Quarter scene are joining forces to create Pen & Pencil, an all-day eatery and bar set to slot into Hilton Street this May. Dan...

Global beers and pioneering cocktails in Fallowfield

Jan 15, 2015

Studio Bar
Fallowfield

Framing their Fallowfield plot with quality beer from around the globe, tasty cocktails and hearty pub grub, Beer Studio fills the void left by the former Sir Joseph Whitworth Pub....

Buoyant burger joint here to knock London off its perch

Jan 6, 2015

Filthy Cow
Central Manchester

Filthy Cow aren’t here to make up the numbers. Sick and tired of hearing all about London’s pioneering foodie scene, they’re arriving on Tib Lane with the aim of becoming...

Fresh new cocktail bar concept above Brixton’s Prince of Wales

Dec 19, 2014

Sovereign Loss
Brixton

Sovereign Loss has now closed. Intimate, broody and with an art deco tinge, Sovereign Loss is Prince of Wales' newest next-door neighbour. They’re a lively bunch; encouraging cocktail supping until...

Harborne hangout launches 60-strong whisky list and pop up bar

Dec 12, 2014

With a glittering collection of bottles sourced from countries as far afield as Japan, Australia, India and America, the sun never sets on The Plough’s fresh new whisky list. It’s...

Spinningfields gets authentic Indian street food

Dec 11, 2014

Scene Indian Street Kitchen
Spinningfields

To Asif Ali and the Scene team, dining out is about way more than just great food. He’s striving to cultivate a multi-sensory experience with his new venture, with an...

Eclectic eatery chugs into Haggerston

Dec 4, 2014

Berber & Q
Hackney

A dining destination with its finger in many pies, Berber & Q taps into influences from the Middle East, North Africa and New York with a healthy helping of east...

Indian eatery adds second string to its bow

Dec 2, 2014

Praza by Pushkar
Edgbaston

A fifth birthday is a momentous occasion, and it should be celebrated accordingly. That’s the line of thought most likely taken up by the fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar...

Northern Quarter cocktail bar coated with maritime mischief

Nov 26, 2014

Hold Fast
Northern Quarter

The Northern Quarter’s hottest new hangout is a snug drinking den where nautical influences are never far from the surface. Cocktails like the Deep and Stormy and Captain Cook Bramble...

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