Tory Haunts….

  

While I think about it, I should name drop. After dinner with Peter Lilley and a long evening in a Wetherspoons myself and Andy, the publicity officer, stumbled across Shah’s Indian Restaurant on Station Road tucked behind New Street Station, which explains why I have never noticed it before. But, I’ve been missing out. Few important things to note…. First and foremost there is an excellent range of drinks available which kept us behind till half two in the morning. Secondly, the restaurant itself is stylish and tastefully decorated, which helps. And Thirdly, the food was excellent. Mr Ali, the manager, learning that we were Conservatives, was very accommodating. So if at any point you’re stumbling around the back of New Street late at night and feel a bit peckish, think Mr Ali.

The other place I’d like to give a favourable mention is Zinc Bar behind the Hyatt hotel. Vaguely remember being there at some point last night. Have to say I’ve never been before, basically because I’ve never been able to find the entrance to the bloody place. You can see it from the canal but the entrance has always remained a mystery to me, until last night that is. It’s tucked behind the Hyatt in a quiet court yard. Anyway, really good place, music loud but not loud enough to stop you from having a conversation. If you’re on Broad Street and need a bar think Zinc.