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Bristol food & drink calendar: November 2016
November 1: Cheese night, Adelina Yard
A six course tasting menu themed around local and national cheeses, all matched with wine pairings.
www.adelinayard.com/news-june/
November 4 & 5: Murder mystery supper, Bristol Hippodrome
Five professional actors will tease you with clues, rumours and gossip as you unravel the mystery.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/murder-mystery-dinner/bristol-hippodrome/
November 5: Brunch 808 80s edition, The Old Bookshop
Five hours of the best 80s music while guests tuck into two courses of brunch.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/brunch-808-80s-edition/
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November 5, 12, 19 & 26: Distil your own gin, Psychopomp microdistillery
Learn the secrets of making gin, drink G&Ts and take home a bottle of your own recipe.
www.microdistillery.co.uk
November 6: Hempty Plates, The Library
The first in a series of events showcasing the versatility of the locally grown superfood.
www.facebook.com/hemptyplates
November 6: Les Vins du Centre-Loire wine tasting and lunch, Bell’s Diner
An informal tasting hosted by Guardian wine writer Fiona Beckett, alongside a Middle Eastern banquet.
www.bellsdiner.com/events.php
November 6 & 26: The Bristol Food Tour
Enjoy food and drink from at least eight Bristol independents and extra treats along the way.
www.thebristolfoodtour.com
November 9: 91 Ways Supper Club: flavours of Egypt, The Station
Taste the flavours of one of the world’s oldest cuisines, made by Egyptian-born Viviane Bowell.
www.91ways.org/category/events/
November 10: Lunch with Hugh, River Cottage Canteen
Join Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as he leads guests on an epicurean alphabetical adventure.
www.rivercottage.net/canteens/bristol/whats-on
November 12 & 23: Friends & Falafel, The Khan Cavern
The best episodes from Friends season one to season ten accompanied by a Falafel King spread.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/friends-falafel-2016-11-12/
November 16-19: Durty Gurties, secret location
An Alice in Wonderland themed three-course dinner alongside immersive entertainment and more.
www.durtygurtiesdiningroom.co.uk/book-tickets/
November 16-19: Game Festival, Source
Game, mushrooms and fish in the food hall; and a festival menu with a wild food theme in the cafe.
www.source-food.co.uk/events-courses/
November 19: Pizza, Beer & Fizz Festival, The Island
Pizza traders from Bristol and beyond join forces with local breweries and Betty the pink prosecco van.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/pizza-beer-fizz-festival/
November 21: Knead & Feed, Pinkmans
Make cornbread, filled brioche and brioche buns, and be fed between baking.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/knead-feed-pinkmans-2/
November 25: Gin Club, Bravas
Get 25 per cent off Bravas’ 21 gins between 3pm and 6pm, and free pinxtos with every gin of the month.
www.bravas.co.uk
November 27: Severn Sisters Feast, Yurt Lush
A collaboration of fabulous female chefs hosting a dinner to raise money for Action Against Hunger.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/severn-sisters-feast-tickets-28760931721
November 28: Tell Me What to Dough, Pinkmans
An evening of dough making with a twist alongside sweet treats from The Chocolate Bear Kitchen.
www.thechocolatebearkitchen.com/tell-me-what-to-dough/
November 30: Whisky tasting, Weber & Tring’s
Enjoy the depth of Speyside classic Glenfarclas, with all the ages of this beautiful single malt.
www.weberandtrings.co.uk/tasting/