Discovering Nottingham : Snizl

It seems apt that on Valentines week I would be visiting just some of the amazing independent businesses in Nottingham thanks to a new app called Snizl, who invited me to rediscover my hometown. It felt like I was being wined and dined and experiencing so much all within one evening. I always try to share my love of Nottingham, and I absolutely love knowing what’s happening in my area and maybe bagging myself a bargain too. Nottingham, though it’s my home turf, is always full of surprises. I’m sure the same could be said of your nearest city or town too?

So a band of merry bloggers, set out for the evening to discover 4 places that are currently available on the app. Most of which were new to us all.

I think before I go on to tell you more about our evening, I should explain the app. Firstly you can learn more about Snizl here – https://www.snizl.com/ and from there you can download the app to your mobile. Currently the app is available for places within Nottingham, but soon will be being pushed to other city’s around the UK. Basically it lets you know about promotions, deals and events from your local area. To give you an example, currently there is an offer for a free taster lesson at a salsa social, or you could head to a Gin Tasting at Weavers at Castle Gate.

Pudding Pantry 27-29 Trinity Square, Burton Street, NG1 4AF Nottingham, United Kingdom

E: info@thepuddingpantry.co.uk | T: 0115 950 4660

The start of our tour was at the Pudding Pantry. Think a homely coffee shop selling artisan coffee with in-house pastry chefs offering delicious puddings as well as brunch, lunch and other sweet treats. I’ve often passed, and promised the kids we would visit but never made it so far. Rookie error I’ve got to say, as the place really was fab, the samples we tried were delicious, and I also thought the prices were really good too. Plus everything is handmade on site!

The Pudding Pantry will soon be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 25th Feb. It’s so close to both the Theater Royal, Concert Hall and Cineworld cinema it would make a great alternative place to visit. Or if you are anything like me, when I have a meal, I crave a sweet treat, so how about heading here for afters?

Next up CaBella – a make-up boutique.

CaBella 6 Bridlesmith Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HB

Phone: 0115 941 1701

At CaBella, we were treated to a taster session in how to apply make-up. Everything from the brands of make-up to buy, to how to use it to enhance your looks. I did pick up some tips and I was fascinated with the idea of coming somewhere like this before a special day like a wedding. I’ve got to try the only treatment I think they offer which is called LVL lashes, a little bit like a perm, as it adds length, volume and lift to your natural lashes. You can see the results on the site, and they look really impressive.

Here is what they say about themselves :

A destination where every girl, woman & princess can sit back, relax and be made to look perfect. CaBella is your one stop shop for that special occasion whether it is a prom, birthday, graduation, hen night, wedding or just a night out with the girls. Our fully qualified make-up artists offer a range of services to make you leave CaBella looking and feeling like the princess you know you are.

You can also pick up lots of items whilst you are there such as the makeup, brushes and cool make-up bags.

Next up was Weavers, which was definitely not new to me, and somewhere I was really looking forward to visiting and learning more about. Weavers is one of Nottingham’s oldest independent businesses. Established in 1844 by Edward Cossal Weaver. It is very well know in my local area, as the place to go, if you need a really good bottle of wine. Its also very well known UK wide, as a distributor of wine, spirits and liqueurs.

Weavers of Nottingham Ltd, Vintner House, 1 Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AQ
Tel: 44 (0)115 958 0922

We were invited to the Weavers Georgian town house, for a sample of a wine tasting evening that they hold there. We tried a red, white wine and fizz and we even got to check out the wine cellars, which very much look like the Nottingham caves, that our city is known for.

It was such a lovely respite, and despite being in the middle of the city, it felt like we had been transported back in time, as the home felt almost untouched with so many of the original features showing through. The also offer gin and champagne tastings and team up with The Cheese Shop to offer epic food and wine pairings to include cheese, fish etc.

Finally we headed up the side alley of Hurts Yard to 400 Rabbits, a funky tequila bar. I must admit I was a little hesitant as I’m not a tequila fan, having only tried it a couple of times, both times with a salt and a slice, and much wincing at the strange taste.

400 Rabbits 15-16 Hurts Yard, Nottingham NG1 6JD

Phone: 0115 941 8911

I decided I needed to take one for the team though, and I couldn’t have been more wrong, it turns out I do love, good tequila. My favourite was a combination of coriander, mint, jalapeno, lime and pineapple. It was truly amazing, so refreshing, but with a subtle herby kick at the end.

This is definitely somewhere to chill and kick back, you don’t stand on ceremony. I can imagine it gets crowded in the evenings with people on the hunt for something a little different in the city.

If you fancy giving it a try, they have a daily happy hour 5-8 and all evening on a Wednesday.

So there is the very eclectic mix of independents I tried, all of which I would visit again. They reflect Nottingham really well, as we have so many different things on offer in our cool city. Huge thanks to Snizl for organising everything.

Discovering Nottingham : Snizl

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