Programme - Tuesday, 27th September 2011

Cheesey Tuesday at Aston Marina

Aston Marina is offering a 15% discount on its range of stunning artisan cheeses at the deli counter.

The Stepping Stone Real Ale Trail

 Lymestone Brewery’s Stepping Stone Trail was such a success last year they’re doing it again! Pick up an entry card at any of the participating pubs and get it stamped whenever you buy a Lymestone beer in pubs on the trail .Exchange your stamped card for a choice of goodies from the brewery. Conditions apply – see entry card.

Pie Night at The Wheatsheaf, Oulton - 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Enjoy a choice of delicious pies and a free drink - all for only £8.00 per person.

The Famous Minibus Real Ale Trail – departs The Royal Exchange Radford Street at 6.30 pm prompt.

Visit eight neighbouring pubs each selling Staffordshire brewed real ale and all in the comfort of a minibus. Always a sell out so book early! Full details on Real Ale Trail pages.

Manger a Trois Roving Meal – Musical Meander starting at 7.00 pm

A three course meal with each course in a different restaurant. Tonight you’ll be visiting Granvilles, the Stone Steak House and the Lounge. And there’s live music in each venue! This is an established Festival favourite and will be a sell out! Get your tickets early! Tickets £27.50 each. Contact 01785 818289 for payment details.

The great Wok Off! The Pheasant, Old Road from 7.00pm

Landlord Dave Smithwick reckons he’s a dab hand at doing a Chinese stir fry! Tonight he’s challenging Dave Osborne and Martin Hepke to have their woks at the ready! This promises to be the event of the week!

Dark Rums: a Master Class Tasting at Touchstone Wines, 17a Lichfield Street at 7.30 pm 

Barrel-aged dark rums from around the World are the new stars in the choice of after-dinner spirits and can no longer be thought of as just mixers. This event will give a chance to look at a number of different countries, styles and producers. Tickets £20. Tickets from Touchstone Wines 17a Lichfield Street or phone 07770 662662

Portuguese Buffet at The Mill, Mill Street from 6.30 pm

Jose's Portuguese buffets are his trademark and tonight he's putting on a very special Festival offering. Contact The Mill on 01785 818456

Skillet Night at The Blue Rooms - from 6.00 pm

George's sizzling skillets are the talk of the town. Choose from pork, lamb, seafood or vegetarian.

Pudding Club at The Star

Tonight you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to puddings! All at £1.50 each

The Grand Festival Quiz at The Swan at 9.30 pm

The Swan's popular Tuesday Quiz takes on a food and drink flavour tonight! Prizes plus a jackpot.

Accoustic Night at The Royal Exchange - from 9.00 pm

Jeff's Accoustic Night is a firm favourite at The Royal Exchange. Great music and Titanic ales!