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Nerve Magazine’s Pick of the Month Written by Abbie Bradford
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ow that Dry January is far behind us (thank god!), for Nerve’s Pick of the Month we decided to look at somewhere that might just become your new favourite drinking spot. If you hadn’t already guessed from the name, The Juniper Lounge is a gin bar - and who doesn’t love a gin! The Juniper Lounge opened in the summer on the corner of Holdenhurst Road, so perfect walking distance from all halls! Its handy location and very reasonable prices mean that it’s a great place for a few relaxed drinks or somewhere to have some classy pre-drinks before a night out.
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The venue offers a quirky style and atmosphere and with quiz nights, live music and sport, you are bound to find an evening that suits you. So let’s get into it!
The Gin Now don’t get me wrong, I am a massive fan of gin, however, I’ve never been keen on the tonic, so I was sceptical. As we sat at the bar, the owner and manager Russell assured me that this would change. We sat and talked about what kind of gins I liked and whether it was sweet, dry, flavoured or even local, with an impressive 57 gins behind the bar, there was plenty to choose from, but I didn’t have to! Russell insisted that he could make me the perfect gin based on what I liked. He expertly crafted a mix of tonic and spices paired perfectly, and he was right!
