On a different note, i’ve noticed Nuvo changing from a classy bar with good service to a regular broad street bar where the doormen are rude and the barmen are arrogant. I’ve been disappointed with the overall service there the last few times I’ve been.

I would love for the living room bar to re open-that bar was an absolute classic. I can see Nuvo going downhill slowly, it’s a shame really because the potential was there.

Personaly i’m all about having a good time and making sure the customer has a good time too, if i can’t make a drink i will learn within the minute as there are so many variations of classics flying around i believe if a customer knows something i don’t then their input can only make me better at what i do and in return i can only make there experience at nuvo that little bit better.

So if anyone is ever around i work most nights after 5pm, i’m more than happy to get to know everyone that comes in and the more people sat at the bar wanting to experiment with what they drink or just fancy a beer and a chat i am more than happy to help and get to know you all.

Parris (i’m the guy with a fro) peace

The licensees of Birmingham have, for too long, been getting away with vastly inflated prices, smartarsedness does nothing to encourage me to visit.

It seems not only do Nuvo not necessarily know their drinks or have the stock to make them, they haven’t learnt how to treat customers either.

Having read the bartender’s comment, Nuvo’s not somewhere I’ll spend any of either my time or my money. Shame.

In this case, I’d imagine that would be straight up, without the attitude.

Regarding stock, of course I understand why. Though from a management decision it’s surely questionable. As to what has been written, that was based on fact and experience. If we have a discussion about the spec of a drink, surely that’s fine?

I did come back, after BYPY and again stock was low, and items missing for drinks that were on the (new) cocktail menu [Singapore Sling & needing Cherry Brandy]. So it doesn’t appear to be a one-off.

I served him, and explained before any drink was made that we are low on stock due to opening 4days early and not having all the stock on hand.

He ordered the above drinks, again which i said i couldnt make him, but he insisted on trying them.

I proceeded to make him the drinks, at the same time questioning my methods on how to make the drink. I was trained at TGI Fridays and worked there as a bartender for 3 years, iv also worked in many pubs and clubs. I questioned him on how i should make it, to which he got out his blackberry and searched the internet for the method and recipe.

I honestly believe that if you are to write reviews that people will read for information, at least have a background knowlege yourself about cocktails.

Nuvo, like every new business has taken off and is now doing very well. there are offers on the mezze and now there are even more cocktails and spirits. Cocktails start at £4.95 and spirits £3.50. i suggest you come back and try to enjoy yourself, next time wear a shirt too rather than a printed topshop tshirt.