Last weekend I was up in York with my two best friends visiting the one at uni there and he took us on a little sightseeing tour of the best pubs and bars. The place we ended up was 'Evil Eye', settled intimately between Shakespearian buildings, hidden away.
Operating a one-in-one-out policy, we initially didn't get in, but seeing a few people leaving, we pounced on the opportunity and the night was ours. Walking through a drinks shop to get to the bar, you're greeted by low lighting, potted plants and walls adorned with souvenirs from around the world, making it seem as if you've just walked into one of those cafes smuggled away in the depths of the Mediterranean - or just the bedroom of your friend that brags on about their gap yah. Although there were actually beds for people to lie down on. No joke.
With hundreds (literally) of cocktails, each one seeming as brilliant as the next, the choice was hard; so we shared each others, eventually sampling around 10 of them between us.
These were not just any cocktails though and it was not just about the drinks themselves, but seeing these drinks expertly crafted and the whole atmosphere of the place added to the experience. From the lighting of citrus fumes to flaming sugar dripped into the glass, the bartenders certainly knew how to put on a show. Now, I'm not particularly a cocktail kind of guy, but it was hard not to be amazed by the layers of colours and the incredible range of tastes that came from such concoctions. We even had cocktails that tasted like a Forest Gateaux!
As with anything, it's hard to explain what a cool experience something was, so just go visit if you get the chance! I'll certainly be returning, should I ever venture up North again!
Shamefully, I didn't take any pictures as my phone had died (stupid iPhones with their low battery life!). So here's a photo from Google of about half of their drinks range...
Over and out,
A
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