Hot Lists Friday, January 26th
(Probably) The Six Best Things To Do In Hereford This Weekend
To paraphrase the great Aaliyah: "It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, without a dope What's On Hotlist to step to."
So in lieue of our comprehensive What's On listings (soon to be relaunched), here's a quick guide to what's happening this weekend.
In no particular order...
Déjà Vu cocktail takeover @ The Den
The skinny: The cocktail wizard/ ‘mixologist’ behind Déjà Vu knocks up the kind of mind-blowing drinks you, ironically, won’t have seen before.
When: Saturday, from 6pm (book a table at The Den).
Order: Anything, but the Tiramisu would be an indulgent way to reward yourself for 26 days of Dry January.
Vegan street food and funk music @ The Firefly
The skinny: Good vibes + dirty-in-a-good-way drinking food + a funked-up live DJ set that Jesus/Nile Rogers would dance to.
When: Sat, from 9pm (street food served all evening).
Order: Pulled jackfruit burgers if you like American-style BBQ, Bang Bang Broccoli if you’re good with the hot stuff.
Brew22 @ The Barrels
The skinny: Soulful seven-piece play The World’s Best Pub.
When: Friday, from 8pm.
Order: HPA, always.
Heineken Comedy Club @ The Courtyard
The skinny: This now curry-less comedy club is still as raucous as ever and this week features a comedian called Olaf Falafel. (Also Alex Smith and Robin Morgan, but their names are more bank manager-y).
When: Friday, from 8pm.
Order: Pitchers of beer for the table – you don’t want to be the one getting up for a round in the middle of a comedian’s set.
Reggae Pie/Rooftop house music double-header @ The Left Bank
The skinny: Two bars, two vastly different BPMs. Jim Snowzell (Phuture Phonic) soundtracks the re-opened roofbar, while the Reggae Pie crew bring their soundsystem to the underground speakeasy.
When: Saturday, from 9pm.
Order: Lucky Buddha beers downstairs, vodka tonic with a twist if you’re roof-topping.
Thugwidow @ the speakeasy
The skinny: Thugwidow may have the kind of name that makes introductions with mother-in-laws a touch awkward, but the Kudatah/Ruff Cutz DJ can pump out some serious Jungle. With support from local star JakeBob.
When: Friday, from 9pm
Order: Anything you’re not going to spill when the basement club gets a bit hectic.
