Regional Food Experiences in the UK and Ireland

22 Jan

You don’t need to travel to Italy or France to try out a range of different foods and beverages; Ireland and the UK have their own regional delights. These delights range from pork pies in Leicestershire to balti in Birmingham, and make your weekend away that much more authentic: Pie and Mash in London Pie, mash and a side of thick liqueur has been a London institution since the 19th century when the food became a common working class food in London. Some of the best have managed to survive throughout the centuries, and the Manze chain continues to be popular with both tourists and locals. The pie shop has three stores in London: Sutton, Peckham and Tower Bridge. The Tower Bridge venue is closest to most of the central London hotels and also manages to be in close vicinity to the Tower of London, the London Dungeon and many of the other popular tourist attractions in the London Bridge area. Pie and Mash is usually served with liquor; a thick gravy-like sauce, but if you’re feeling particularly brave or enjoying your Pie and Mash within earshot of the Bow bells you may want to opt for a side of jellied eels abercrombie outlet ! Guinness in Dublin You’ll often hear people comment on how Guinness is so much better in Dublin. Maybe it’s the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Irish bars that’s too blame or maybe it’s just that Guinness tastes better fresh from the Stonhouse. The queues to the Guinness factory can be a little on the lengthy side, so make sure you get there early and don’t worry about being too early – it’s socially acceptable to drink Guinness at any time of the day in Ireland! So make sure you leave your Dublin hotels early in order to beat the crowds. The best thing about the trip is the pint of Guinness that you get to enjoy in the scenic gravity bar which offers panoramic views out all over Dublin and the scenic spires of Trinity College. Lancashire Hot Pot in Manchester The colder climes and industrialisation of England’s North gave rise to traditional comfort food and warming dishes, perfect for a winter’s evening. The dish gets its name from the fact that it was originally baked at home, and then wrapped in blankets to provide a warm meal which could be taken to work the next day. The original dish also contained oysters, but these have now fallen out of popular usage due to their rising costs. Like oysters, Lancashire hot pot has also fallen out of popularity and few venues now offer this classic dish. However, if you’re staying in any Manchester hotels on a Thursday night, you can’t afford to miss Verso’s deal in nearby Didsbury, where £15 will buy you entry to the quiz night, a pint, a hot pot dinner and a donation to a worthy cause.

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