The Bon Vivant (New Town)

• These mixologists are incredible
• He made me this ginger spiced cocktail that was sooooo yummy
• He made this fireball of chilli cocktail that was like nothing I've ever tasted
• Cocktail of gin elderflower apple was extremely tasty
• I have seen they are award winners and I completely understand why
• Lime juice and homemade grenadine) and thankfully was very happy with my choice
• It was a bit easier for my mate who ordered the Red Snapper (as they do on most visits) which is a gin based bloody mary
• Described as the best pick me up they've ever had
• So The Bon Vivant is a definite must try and you'll want to return to try the rest of the varied menu
• The menu was adapted for the festive season so was slightly different than the menu listed
• The dishes I do remember us having included breaded brie balls with a cranberry chutney
• Baked Haloumi with a pesto and the only other one I can remember was a croquette type dish from sweet potato and chickpeas
• The little dishes were very good and it was nice to try out different things but you do need to order the larger portions if you are hungry
• A lovely evening with friendly waitresses who were rushed off their feet but still made an incredible effort to attend to everyone
• It felt weird to leave the sunny streets and enter into the darkness of Bon Vivant but once settled in we were instantly relaxed and ready for the Summer cocktails
• We chose a mixture of gin and rum with fruity accompaniments that brought the sunshine to the table
• So the restaurant was full but we managed to find a small table
• Chorizo is great with bread and the pastry goods are spot on

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