After a year and a half of thinking getting a degree involved nothing more than going to Corp on a Wednesday, the Journalism department decided to spring some work on me! Outrageous, I know, but luckily for you dear readers I still managed to find time for the 5th edition of the world’s favourite ale almanac.

So let me waste no more time and introduce this week’s guest reviewer.

Martin Knight

Martin “In Shining Armour” Knight comes to us from the world of foreign languages - Spanish, to be precise. As well as spending his time mastering a foreign tongue or two, Martin also enjoys conquering a good climbing wall and shredding away to Van Halen. I’m sure he won’t mind me telling you that he also is rather fond of leopard print.This week saw us broaden our horizons with beers from as far away as the USA and Indonesia, with surprising results. As ever, relax and enjoy, but please read responsibly.

Veltins - German - 4.8% - Pilsner 50cl - £2.90

The menu says: This beer is regarded by many as one of Germany’s very best examples of the pilsner style; it’s a pale golden, with a good rocky head and a lively but fine carbonation. The aroma is dry and with a slight earthiness to the hop scents, leading to a clean and overall notably dry palate but with a softly sweet tough to the texture, giving a body that’s weightier than some of the more lightweight lagers without sacrificing the very easy drinkability. Very well-balanced with lots of flavour and a good body but still hoppy and refreshing.

We say: For a bottled lager, we were both very impressed with the Veltins. Refreshing like a draught lager, but retaining the meaty texture that often benefits the bottled beverage, the beer gave none of the dirty aftertaste that so often accompanies cheap, mass-produced lagers.

The more of the Veltins we drank, the easier it went down due to the carefully balanced fizz. Martin compared the beer’s journey down his throat to a fresh waterfall, whilst I opted for the slightly less appealing, but eqally apt ‘moistened eel’. Not a stunning, good-god-it’s-heavenly drink, but still very nice, we gave the Veltins the distinction of being “much better than Stella”. A lager I would choose over most others on a hot summer’s day.

Moore Rating: 8/10 Knight Rating: 7.5/10

Anchor Porter - American - 5.6% - 35.5cl - £2.60

The menu says: Deep black in colour, a thick creamy head and intensely rich chocolatey flavours.

We say: Readers may remember the smoked “sausage beer” from the first edition of the Dev Cat Challenge. The Anchor Porter is a drinkable version of that.

As my experience of American beer extends only as far as the dismal Budweiser, I was unsure about the Anchor before we even ordered it. I am glad to say though, the Yanks have produced a beer which has some flavour. A treacley taste was the first to hit my mouth, and although the beer is quite gassy, it is quite easy to drink at first.

However, as the glass (which, by the way, is one of the funkiest beer glasses I’ve seen in some time) emptied, our reluctance to drink grew. The flavour stays strong all the way down the beer, which is definitely a good thing. Unfortunately, you also feel like you’ve eaten a hefty sandwich by the time you finish the glass, which on a 5- or 6-beer session is no good thing.

I generally like to think of a good beer as part of my 5-a-day recommendation. However, Martin put it best when he said the Anchor was “like a venison of a beer”. Rich and full of good flavour, but to be considered as a snack rather than a drink.

Moore Rating: 6.5/10 Knight Rating: 6/10

Rochefort 8 - Belgian Trappist - 9.2% - 33cl - £3.80

The Menu says: Dry but rich with sweet tea and fig notes to complement the aromatic fullness.

We say: Ouch.

At 9.2% this beer was never going to be easy-going. The high alcohol content combined with the sharp taste common in trappist beers made for initial difficulties in the drinking process. However, the high alcohol content soon remedied these difficulties and made the Rochefort a little more drinkable.

Whilst the beer did have an interesting fruity taste, any subtleties were eliminated by the alcohol, and at £3.80 for just 33cl of drink, we expected something a little more distinctive. We could quite easily have got the same effect the Rochefort produced from a two-litre bottle of cheap cider, without losing too much of the taste. This beer either needed to taste better or cost less - not a bad beer by any stretch of the imagination, but far too pricey for what it actually is.

Moore Rating: 4/10 Knight Rating: 4.5/10

Watou’s Wit - Belgian Wheat Beer - 5.0% - 25cl - £2.55

The Menu says: Definite coriander emphasis in this slightly dark foamy white beer from Van Ecke - famous for hommelbier.

We say: As soon as we saw Watou’s Wit in it’s glass, we were reminded of the infamous ‘pale ale’ scene in American Pie. Enough to put even the strongest stomachs off their pints, you might think. In the spirit of good journalism we soldiered on though, and were disappointed to learn that our worst fears might just have been realised.

The only advantage the Watou’s Wit had is that it tasted slightly better than it smelled. An awful aftertaste and a horriby acidic body made this beer almost undrinkable. The coriander emphasis mentioned in the menu must have been in what the writer was smoking at the time, because Watou’s Wit tasted more like another of Watou’s fluids - and not one that should be on sale in 25cl bottles. Avoid this beer.

Moore Rating: 1/10 Knight Rating: 1/10

Küppers Kölsch - German - 4.8% - Kolsch 50cl - £2.95

The Menu says: A straw coloured kolsch with a lagery malt aroma with a hint of apples. A lively palate with gentle flavours of honey, apples, oranges, bitter zesty notes and vanilla. A light finish with apple and lemon notes fading to a gentle cider aftertaste. A refreshing beer with a combination of lager and ale characteristics typical of the style.

We say: By this point in the night, it would seem our patience with poor beers had run out. Of all the derogatory terms written in my notebook, the least offensive mainly involved cheese, which featured quite heavily in the Kölsch’s flavour and aroma. Quite drinkable but with an extremely odd taste, this is a beer that may require a fondness for gorgonzola to enjoy. It was, however, nicer than Watou’s Wit, so things were looking up at this point in the evening.

Moore Rating: 3/10 Knight Rating: 3/10 Cheese Rating: 3.5/10

Bir Bintang - Indonesia - 4.8% - 33cl - £2.50

The Menu says: Similar to a Dutch Pilsner, this Indonesian speciality is dry, hoppy and full of flavour.

We say: Having spent some of the evening discussing Indonesia’s ‘half-man half-tree’ we were immediately apprehensive of this Javanese lager. Things went from unnecessarily suspicious to needlessly outraged after we were given the bottles with no glasses.

We were disappointed to learn that this particular brand of Indonesian beer to nothing to enhance the islands’ repuatation as brewers. It was bland and gassy, with a taste that brought to mind a cucumber left in the fridge for too long. When compared to the refreshing fullness of the Veltins at the start of the evening, it seemed odd that anyone would choose the Indonesian beer.

Moore Rating: 1/10 Knight Rating: 3/10

No more beers for this edition - we’ve spent far too much already. Keep an eye out for the 6th edition of the Dev Cat Challenge soon after the Sheffield Beer Festival, when we will bring you the delights of Kenyan beer and the most alcoholic beer in the world!

If you would like to be a guest reviewer on Moore and More’s Devonshire Cat Challenge, simply email drink@shefbase.com.

As a result of his disgraceful behaviour and subsequent disappearance, Moore & Brown’s Dev Cat Challenge will be going through some changes.

Firstly, it will be immediately re-branded as Moore & More’s Devonshire Cat Challenge. Secondly, to fill the vacant spot on the reviewing team, each edition will feature one or more guest reviewers.

Do not worry though, as this will not take away from the high quality of entertainment you have come to expect. In fact, I am sure the introduction of guest reviewers will enhance the world’s favourite Dev. Cat review.

This week we have not one but two (yes, two!) newcomers to the team:

Samantha Deakin

A familiar face to many of you I’m sure, our lovely co-editor Miss Samantha Deakin joins us to give her unique insight to the Dev Cat Challenge. Hailing from nearby Wakefield, Sam likes her beer as she likes her men: strong, dark and meaty. She also likes ponchos and hair metal, and has recently shaken off her vegetarianism to become a born-again carnivore.

Liam Ratcliffe

Not known for his journalistic skills, Mr Ratcliffe made his name in the fields of athletics and chemistry. Northampton born and bred, Liam is a Guinness man at heart, but shows his softer, more feminine side in his choice of ales – sweet and fruity. He has a deep hatred for washing-up bowls and a paralysing phobia of clowns, but shows a strong (if slightly disturbing) affection towards foxes.

So, with this week’s team introduced, let the drinking begin! As ever, relax and enjoy, but please read responsibly.

Maredsous 10 – Belgian Abbey Beer – 10.0% - 33cl - £3.10

The Menu says: This deep amber beer has a similar flavour as the (Maredsous) 8 but leans away from raisins, preferring apricots. The finish is long and warming.

We say: A very gassy beer which once again reminded us all of champagne. Liam, unaccustomed to the menu’s range of tastes and textures, showed some inexperience by asking “Well, it’s not a beer, is it?” (to which the rest of us naturally replied “Yes, it is…”). Luckily, he soon realised his mistake and was able to continue.

The Maredsous’ sharp, acidic flavour was not helped by its bland aftertaste, which strangely reminded me of cucumber. Our general feeling was that the high alcohol content was used to mask the bad flavour, but even at 10% the Belgian brew could not overcome our sense of taste. The flavour was summed up best by Liam, who eloquently pointed out its “subtle notes of retch”. According to the menu the finish is long and warming. This might be the case if you sleep in a bus stop, but for us it was just too acidic.

Moore Rating: 4/10 Deakin Rating: 4/10 Ratcliffe Rating: 3.5/10

Rodenbach – Belgian Red Ale – 5.0% - 25cl - £2.55

The Menu says: A blend of fully matured and young beer – sweet and sour flavour with a certain sharpness.

We say: Never has a single beer caused such a difference of opinion. Whilst Liam found the Rodenbach’s liquorice overtones to his taste, Sam stated immediately and defiantly “I could pour this on me chips, right”.

Whilst I would not condone its use on food, I did find the Rodenbach to be very tart, with more than a hint of unripe plum. Whilst Sam produced the equation:

Lm+Ci=Th (Lambrini + Cider = This)

and gave a condiment rating of 9/10, Liam insisted that the beer was light and flavoursome, and held its form until the end of the glass. I can only conclude that this beer has the ‘Marmite’ quality – you will either love it or hate it. Not to mine or Sam’s taste, I would only recommend the Rodenbach if you have a very sweet tooth and a fondness for sharp beers.

Moore Rating: 4/10 Deakin Rating: 2/10 Ratcliffe Rating: 7.5/10

Grimbergen Dubbel – Belgian Abbey Beer – 6.5% - 33cl - £2.90

The Menu says: Dark burgundy brown colour, with a brandy like warming finish. Has a customary dark candy sugar in the brewing kettle.

We say: Continuing our apparent Belgian theme, the Grimbergen Dubbel was the first of this week’s choices to receive positive comments from the whole team. Sam dubbed it “bloody lovely – the first beer that actually tastes like beer!” and whilst Liam and I were not as enthusiastic, I enjoyed the first few sips far more than I had enjoyed the previous two drinks.

Unfortunately, the possibility of a high rating dwindled as we drank. Despite Sam’s continued enthusiasm, Liam and I agreed that the Grimbergen tasted too similar to countless other bottled beers. With no real distinctive character, I found it too fruity for a dark beer, but too dark and smooth for a lighter drink. Liam swore he could taste some pot pouri as well. I didn’t dare ask where he knew the taste from.

The Grimbergen is a pleasant drink, and nothing more. The Coldplay of the beer world, you could say: easy on the senses, but lacking in character and style.

Moore Rating: 5.5/10 Deakin Rating: 7/10 Ratcliffe Rating: 5.5/10

Weihenstephaner Kristall – German Wheat Beer – 5.4% - 50cl - £2.85

The Menu says: From the oldest brewery in the world, founded in 1040 this Bavarian wheat beer is very special. Secret filtration techniques are used to take off the haze that characterises most beers of this style. Lively and refreshing, sherbet, vanilla and grapes are all evident resulting in a very drinkable beer.

We say: Intrigued by the menu’s description we were disappointed to find that no trace of vanilla or sherbet could be found. Instead, we felt like we were drinking our way through a Sunday roast.

A very herby taste was the first thing to strike us, and Sam said it tasted like her garden. I didn’t fancy exploring that particular statement. However, we all agreed that a generous scent of herbs over a smoky ham taste made the Kristall an excellent ingredient in a pasta sauce.

Unfortunately, the Kristall’s lack of a wheat beer haze was replaced by a lagerish gas content, making it very difficult to drink. As the oldest brewery in the world, you would hope that Weihenstephaner might have realised this, but a potentially interesting taste was overcome by too many bubbles.

Things deteriorated quickly after Sam compared the taste of the Kristall to a certain part of Charlie Dimmock’s anatomy (best kept unspecified, I think), and we swiftly brought the fourth edition of the Dev Cat Challenge to a close.

Moore Rating: 6/10 Deakin Rating: 5/10 Ratcliffe Rating: Did Not Participate.

I hope you have enjoyed the revamped Dev Cat Challenge. If you think you could fill the guest reviewer spot for one week, by all means contact me at drink@shefbase.com, and you could see your name up in lights in the world’s number one Devonshire Cat review.

Next edition’s guest reviewers: Sean Bean and Sheffield United mascot Captain Blade.

By Alex Moore

Marianne: It was last summer and we were having our annual managerial meeting. We were into cocktails at the time, and I think that they used to do them on a nightly basis but it was a really poor effort. We decided if we were going to do it we needed to give the staff proper training and serve premium spirits. We started on Wednesdays and we’ve just moved to Fridays and Saturdays as well.

Rhys: It was a really successful move. Just by looking at how many were sold last Friday, it was the best we have ever seen. We’re always looking at which cocktails are popular. I think it needs to keep up with town really.

Marianne: We were four people deep at the bar last Friday. Security said they hadn’t seen (the Interval) that busy since the end of term.

Shefbase: Marianne, you invented a lot of the cocktails on the menu yourself. Where do your ideas come from?

Marianne: I trawled the internet when we were doing the original menu and put a few classics down. Then I think the rest is all a lot of trial and error. Lemon Sorbet, one of the more successful cocktails, didn’t work the first time we made it. It was disgusting! But a few quick adjustments made it very popular. People keep buying it, and the same people keep coming back for more.

Shefbase: What do you think of the competition entries so far?

Marianne: There were some good efforts but generally people are really badly educated when it comes to alcohol. Some of them are good ideas which you think you can tweak a bit to be really nice.

Rhys: Short cocktails struggle to sell, especially to men. It’s silly though, because short just means less mixer. The standard of alcohol education among students is shocking. We have loads of offers on premium vodkas but people still buy double Smirnoff, thinking it’s the best you can get.

Shefbase: Have you found since the move to Fridays and Saturdays that more people want to know about the premium spirits?

Marianne: We get a different clientele. People love the atmosphere and come into the bar and request certain spirits. Sailor Jerry’s is going down well.

Rhys: I have tried to tell people about the premium ones when they order. Often when it’s busy though there’s not enough time.

Shefbase: Finally, what’s your favourite cocktail?

Marianne: We’ve never actually drank most of the cocktails we serve!

Rhys: But a Raspberry Mohito when I make it myself is better than every other one in town.

Marianne: I like a White Russian, followed by a Raspberry Mohito.

Thanks to Marianne and Rhys, and check back soon for a full report of the cocktail competition.

By Alex Moore

I believe I owe you an apology.

I said quite defiantly in the last edition of the now world-famous Moore & Brown’s Dev. Cat Challenge that future updates would come thick and fast, and we would try to stick to the weekly template we originally set out.

Unfortunately for us and you, dear reader, a group of evil businessmen known only as “npower” could not handle the rising success of the world’s number one Devonshire Cat review, and sought to scupper our efforts by sending bill after extortionate bill our way.

Luckily, these evildoers have now been overcome. A rival group of businessmen, going by the alias “British Gas”, have come to our aid, and have pledged their support to future editions of the Dev. Cat Challenge. This is good news for us and our long-suffering bank accounts, and fantastic news for you, the reader, as the next edition of the Challenge will be up no later than Sunday the 16th of March*.

In other drink-related news, the Shefbase Create a Cocktail Competition (in association with the Interval) is nearing its end, but there is still plenty of time to get your entries in! The rules can be found here and entries can be submitted to drink@shefbase.com or in the specially designed Shefbase box in the Interval itself. Remember, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your creation served at an actual bar, so get your entries in now!

Once we return from our Easter beer-testing excursion, coursework pending, the Dev. Cat Challenge will resume it’s weekly updates, and continue on as the engine behind the media juggernaut that is Shefbase.com.

*Not a guarantee. No refunds given. Subject to terms and conditions.

By Alex Moore

Well, it was a long and extremely indulgent Christmas break. Much alcohol was consumed, many nights were erased from memory. But, dear readers, you will no doubt be pleased to know that Moore & Brown’s Dev Cat Challenge is back for its third instalment. This week, a wide range of flavours and textures were sampled in some of the oddest drinking vessels known to man. One beer, in fact, was so good that we broke new boundaries in our mission: we ordered it twice. So take a good ale in one hand and a fat cigar in the other, sit back in your favourite armchair and enjoy our humble attempt to bring beer into your lives.

Achel Blonde – Belgian Trappist – 8.0% - 33cl - £3.55

The Menu says: A pale and fruity ale close in flavour to the other Trappist tripels.

We say: This beer got off to a bad start through no fault of its own, through an unfortunate accident involving a barmaid and too much head. However, the taste more than made up for the mistake. A strong taste gave a warming feeling all the way down the throat, yet the flavour was not overwhelming.

The gassy nature of this beer may put some off – we found the texture more like that of champagne – but once you get past the froth, this is a surprisingly good beer.

Moore Rating: 7/10 Brown Rating: 7/10

Grimbergen Optimo Bruno – Belgian Abbey Beer – 10.0% - 33cl - £3.40

The Menu says: This very special strong ale was initially brewed as an Easter special but was so successful it is now brewed all year round. The sweet pudding flavours are counteracted with a treacly bitterness to give an incredibly complex beer.

We say: At ten per cent and with a name like a German transformer, this beer was never going to be pretty. The string of expletives that followed our first sips only served to heighten that fact, but in the name of good journalism we pushed on nonetheless. This particularly strong beer is light in flavour, but suffers from its highly acidic smell, and the fact that it kills most known germs in one go.

A good beer should be relatively easy to drink all the way down the glass, and this is where the Optimo Bruno ultimately loses its appeal. Heavy on the gut, the more we drank, the more it hurt. It might be worth a shot if your drain is blocked, but compared to many other high-percentage beers on offer, this one fails to impress.

Moore Rating: 4/10 Brown Rating: 5/10

Kwak – Belgian Speciality Beer – 8.0% - 33cl - £2.95

The Menu says: This Flemish speciality is a hearty warming brew, dark and strong. It will win attention when served in the most unusual glass. Allegedly held on the sides of stagecoaches in times past in the stirrup cup. Pauwel Kwak, an innkeeper, once brewed this beer that was revived by Bosteels brewery in East Flanders. Probably no other brewery specialises so much in such an unusual product. A national treasure! The definitive example of Flanders red beer. Aged for two years in huge brandy casks there are 300 of these vessels – all uncoated oak – each containing up to 60,000 litres. This is unique in the world and helps give the sour, tart red colour and very unusual flavour.

We say: That a beer requires a £10 deposit purely because of the glass it is served in is surely a good sign. The bell-bottomed glasses, complete with their own wooden stand, are fantastic in terms of presentation alone, but when we realised they had a purpose as well their stock rose even further. The design of the glass means that every time you take a mouthful, the beer’s head refreshes itself, resulting in a beer which has the first-sip pleasure all the way down.

A beautifully coloured beer which danced on the eyes, the Kwak’s balance of taste was equally impressive. Not too strong and not too gassy, but with a rich and individual taste, this beer was so good we couldn’t help but order it again. At a reasonable price (once you get your deposit back, of course) this is by far the best beer we have tasted so far. Highly recommended.

Moore Rating: 9/10 Brown Rating: 9/10

Budvar Dark – Czech – 4.7% - 50cl - £2.90

The Menu says: Budvar Dark is a very delicate beer. Despite its big roasted flavours and dark hue, it remains light-bodied. As it warms, the beer predictably gains sweetness. It eventually develops some nice creamy flavours but the beer’s wonderful roasted flavours never fail to play on the palate.

We say: Something had to follow the Kwak, and the Budvar Dark gamely took the challenge. It started off well, with its lack of a strong aftertaste meaning it needed little persuasion to go down. The subtle flavours are surprising for such a dark beer, but make the drinking process itself quite enjoyable.

Unfortunately, the more of the Budvar we drank, the less impressive it got. Perhaps the Kwak had spoiled us, but toward the end of the glass the flavour got a little bland, even boring. A decent beer, but probably best as a refreshing first pint.

Moore Rating: 6/10 Brown Rating: 5/10

Editors Note: The Dev Cat Challenge should become a more regular occurrence on the site from now on, so keep checking back for the next edition of the Alcoholics Anonymous-approved Moore & Brown’s Dev Cat Challenge!

By Alex Moore & Dave Brown

Grozet Lagered Celtic Ale – Scottish – 5.0% - 50cl - £2.95

The Menu says: This wheat beer is flavoured with gooseberries, bog myrtle and meadowsweet to give a fruity, spicy character.

We say: It took a while to decide quite what the Grozet tasted like. Air freshener, urinal cakes and antifreeze were some of the suggestions we went through before being forced to decide that it probably tasted like its ingredients. So, if you’ve ever wondered what bog myrtle and meadowsweet taste like, this is the beer for you.

This is by no means a bad drink though; just a strange one. With a sharp and fruity taste it came as a surprise, but should not be dismissed because of its odd (and for all I know, fictional) ingredients. As with many of these beers, the Grozet is one to try out of sheer curiosity.

Moore Rating: 5/10 Brown Rating: 4/10.



Check back next week for part three of the most comprehensive beer guide in Sheffield.

First Edition
Second Edition
Third Edition
Fourth Edition
Fifth Edition

Welcome, one and all, to Moore & Brown’s Devonshire Cat Challenge. Renowned as one of Sheffield’s best real ale pubs, the Devonshire Cat is particularly famous for its comprehensive store of bottled beers. With a menu boasting over 100 different brews though, how can you possibly choose one to suit your tastes?

This is where we come in. Our aim is to provide you, the Shefbase reader, with a complete guide to every one of the 104 beers available. Whilst trying to fit them all into one session would doubtless be fun, it could also turn messy (and would thieve a horrific chunk of student loan).

We have decided, therefore, to bring you weekly updates as we work our way through the menu. Initial random choices brought up some particularly vile combinations, so as well as reviewing each beer, we will give a ‘follow-up guide’. This is for those who prefer their beers to complement each other, rather than come from opposite ends of the taste spectrum.

Keep coming back as the list grows, and hopefully by the end of our journey you will know exactly which beer suits you; whether you like dark ales, lagers, weissbier, stout, fruit beer or even smoked beer.

Why not head down to Bar One before a few of the main union nights, as they too boast their own amazing drink offers as a welcome home present to all students. On Monday to Saturday you can drink all day if you wish starting at 11am and finishing at 9pm (if you last that long) with Fosters, Carlsberg & Tetleys at £1.65, Bulmers and Koppaburg at £2.50 and all other bottles priced at £2.00 and spirits £1.25. Plus on Sundays you can get a 4 pint jug of Carlsberg, Fosters or Tetleys for £5.50 and bottles of wine for £6.50, with spirits at just £1.25.

But for those of you who prefer a quieter atmosphere then Interval bar is just across the court yard. They have their own drinks promotions during the afternoon session every day from 4pm-8pm. You will find Kronenbourg at £1.70, Moonshine £1.70, all International bottle beers at £1.95 and Hoegaarden at £2.35. Now for you ladies who enjoy the odd bottle of wine . . . or five, the house wine is priced at £6.50 and provides a great escape form work after those brain numbing lectures. And for those of you who are looking for a softer choice of drink for the day there are J20s priced at £1.25 and all teas and coffees are 75p each.

Now for the local bars you may not have heard of yet!! The Caverndish is located just down the street from the back entrance of Bar One. The cheapest night to go one is a Monday, or as the local students like to call it, ‘pound night’! For cheaper drinks during the week you are best to invest in a yellow card, or better yet, get your mate to and then just use there’s for free!! However, if you are looking for a more up-market bar then just across the road in West One is Vodka Revolution. They boast the widest varieties of Vodka on offer ranging from ‘Very Cherry’ through to ‘Chilli’ – guaranteed to put a few hairs on your chest! Forget diamonds, in this bar cocktails are a girl’s best friend. You can even book to go and learn how to make them yourself, which would be another great way to meet people. If you buy a privilege card from behind the bar then a whole new world of offers will open up before your very eyes, such as 6 shots for £5 and two for one meals after 3pm.

With all the deals listed above, as well as the drinks promotions at the union nights, old and new students alike will be spoilt for choice as to where to start and finish their party. A quick word of advice from a student who has been there and who should by now know better; the earlier you start the more drinking there is to be done!

Sophie Donnelly

Tuesday – Tuesday Club is where you should be. Cheap drinks at Fusion and Foundry. £5 advance tickets to see local drum and bass boys the Junglists Alliance.

Wednesday – Been to Embrace yet? If not the uni night Boing Boing is great for first timers. £3 NUS entry and single vodka and mixer £1.20- or make it a double for £1.80!

Thursday – Head down to Move on Up at The Harley. Free Entry for DJ Mikey playing old school hip hop, fuck and soul. Offers all day and night include Corona £2.30 and Sabai £2.50

Friday – Head down to Frouk ….