Who is BarChick?
Now that would be telling, and it would ruin all the fun! Even BarChick's lovers have no idea of the full extent of her antics. All you need to know is that we love bars, we are very good at drinking, and we love anyone who loves BarChick! Simple really.
Plus since BarChick's mother began to worry about her liver, we have added a few more strings to our bow in the form of the BarChicklet (the Robin to BarChick's batman), BarChick's Boss (the one who runs the show, and makes us come to work despite hangovers / lack of sleep - she's the best even if we don't let on at 9am on a Friday morning), ProBarChick (ex bar manager of the Savoy, and Four Seasons in New York. This Chick knows her sh*t, and can teach all of us a thing or two), then we have the little guys: Fresher, New Girl and the Hot Intern (it's a boy!) and well these guys make all sorts of things happen, and we would be lost without them, they are basically BarChicks in training, and they are doing better than we ever expected, oops.
The Story – (film rights available to highest bidder) After months and months of ‘research’ (boozing), geeky wizardry and arguing about whether or not we should have a ‘K’ in our name, we welcome you, with open arms/ livers to the improved BarChick 2.0 – the ultimate bar resource for all you thirsty punters.
Plus, whether you’re at home or abroad, BarChick has got your back and has done the tourist thang for you, so you don’t have to. Ditch your map and just get the app…it’s free to download (helpful and generous).
Main thing you’ll need to understand is that everywhere listed on the site is good, in its own special way. It’s not just about fancy hotel bars selling fifty quid truffle Martinis, and it’s definitely not about your local Wetherspoons curry night. You can work that out for yourself. We’re looking for places with character, a bit of a story but ultimately the perfect day/night/week out. So, if you are searching for a certain bar and it’s not listed, don’t bin BarChick, it’s because it isn’t worth a visit (or perhaps we need to know about it). BarChick might be particular, but she is definitely not lazy…she’s worn down her heels all around town/ the world so that you don’t have to pay a visit to the cobblers.
Unlike some of the other crappy bar websites you’ve probably visited, BarChick is totally independent. At least, we will be until someone starts handing over big cash to influence us (see contact page, booze people)…but that’s not to say we will join the bar review graveyard.
So, from Paris to Berlin, London to Miami, Hong Kong to New York (the list goes on)….look us up, we’re here to help you look cool, get laid, and find a decent drink. Oh and let us have your feedback & suggestions, we’d love to hear from you.
Meet our other BarChicks, the people who know where to go and why...Yes these are our wonderful contributors who we love...
She’s very sweet this one, a bit posh, very funny and just loves her pet falabella (a mini horse). She was queen of the spelling bee as a kid, so she is basically our editor and spell checker and since BarChick can’t spell, we need her (even if her favourite drink is a Porn Star Martini).
Best mates with BarChick’s little sister, and a real cool kid. She’s amazing at discovering new places and is usually up for anything, a wicked wing man. She cycles everywhere!
This little diamond has known BarChicklet since childhood, so she’s already like family to us. She likes tattoos, piercings and Hendricks gin. She’s awesome, an admin animal and easy to please, as long as she has halloumi and houmous in hand!
She’s the hot little sister of Alan, legendary booze writer. Good start. She’s also a PR whizz & Travel Writer. Here to help BarChick with world domination, schmooze & keep people shouting about us, Hannah is BarChick’s hot-off-the PressChick. This one is rarely seen without a coffee or Espresso Martini in hand.
You might find her wielding a bottle of rum on a Havana street corner, knocking back tequila in a Mexican dive or legging it through the Argentine wine district (don’t ask!). On board to drink her way around the world and take BarChick intergalactic one bar at a time, she’s our all-travelling, all-boozing BarChick-at-large.
Meet London’s hip new boy on the bloc…and BarChicks his biggest fan. Funny man, serial lothario and the guy you most want to get dirty with on the dance floor. He’ll charm the knickers off you… your mum and your boyfriend.
BarChicks little sister, and toughest critic, has been involved since the start. She’s very funny, and smoking hot (obvs).
Naughty best friend of BarChick’s sister..she’s done spell checking / drinking/ dancing and some kissing of barmen I believe. Heroic.
She’s half Polish, speaks English and Italian, and dabbles in Japanese – she has great chat! Meet BathChick, she does all our bars in Bath, look out for this West Country wonder walking with camera or cruising in her old Volkswagen!
With his colander tan (freckles) and fear of friendly people he’s often mistaken for being a Brit, don’t be fooled, this early morning egg fanatic spent most of his life in South Africa. Drink with him until he passes out face first into a bath, or any other solid object he can find; tables, chairs, bins…he’s not fussy.
Our girl in Paris is usually pompette after one cocktail and we love her for it. A bit of an all round achiever she studied maths, medicine and drama before discovering the booze industry. She’s as skilled behind the bar as she is in front of it and she’ll wind you up with her cheeky side, but only if she likes you.
Coyote Ugly eat your heart out, meet Haley, the all singing all dancing (go-go mainly) BarChick. When she’s not rocking out behind the decks or on stage, she’s probably dying her hair or getting something pierced… She collects experiences, so throw one her way.
This dude’s been traveling the world in the name of booze for almost two decades. He’s Budapest’s hottest cocktail consultant and when he’s not making em he’s drinking em. A bit of a nerd when it comes to tequila (and Tintin, actually) don’t play dumb unless you want to see his mean side.
This heavily tattooed barman and promoter is our underground party boy, with a middle name like Usher we knew he’d be a bit of a ledge. Bang into nudity, sirens, pixies and mermaids he’s BarChick’s Edinburgh man.
With wine as the day job, whisky by night and tequila shots in the morning, this girl’s a professional. She can be found anywhere in HK – from Michelin star restaurants to local dai pai dongs or chilling in a dingy speakeasy. During summer Ibiza beckons, oh and come Christmas she’ll be on some slope. Jetsetter.
Camila, not Cameron. Originally from Colombia, after travelling the world eating, drinking and graphic-designing, she made her home in Madrid. She didn’t think twice about contributing to BarChick, which combines two of her favourite things: drinking and Madrid. She likes synth, Jäger shots and has lovely hands, check it.
She’s an English girl in New York so she knows how to do it properly – we love her for her little black book.
This hot sh*t chef and mega foodie is the ultimate holiday accessory – BarChick’s boss takes her everywhere, when she’s not hanging with Gordon Ramsay that is. If you’ve got the hots for this one you’ll have to wait in line, she’s already got a pretty smooth stalker, he breaks into her car and leaves her presents, thoughtful, right?
You’ll most likely find Tom spinning down the streets of Madrid. An English boy living in Spain’s capital, BarChick’s very own drink-fulled acrobat is a cocktail-loving, roof terrace-hopping social maestro at your service.
Josh is a bit of an all rounder. This multi-lingual machine caught our attention with a hand delivered poem! If the post code starts with E, he’ll know it well. Travelling, discovering and spreading the good word about BarChick sums him up perfectly.
A fully-fledged whisky lovin’ Celt, this now Brighton-based BarChick can either be found drinking a filthy Martini at a rooftop bar or with a can of Special Brew in a local squat party. Give her some tunes, and she’ll be dancing. She also makes her own unique home brew from carrots… it’s an art form.
This Cold Tea bartender extraordinaire knows her sh*t – she also teaches for the Toronto Institute of Bartending. In her words: unabashed nerd, whisky swiller, booze scribbler, market dweller, food fiend & damn hot too.