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About Plates & Shakers: Premium Cocktail Bar in Ross on Wye

A premium cocktail bar where creativity, flavour, and atmosphere come together to create a dining experience that feels truly different. At Plates & Shakers, we offer immersive dining, signature cocktails, and tapas-style dishes designed to surprise, engage, and be remembered. Located in the heart of Ross on Wye, we have quickly become a destination for those seeking something beyond the ordinary.

Our Story

Welcome to Plates & Shakers.

Where cocktails come with twists and plots, and tapas tales connect the dots. Where nothing is ever quite what it seems, and every visit invites you into something new.

Plates & Shakers was created with a clear vision: to bring a new kind of experience to Ross on Wye. Founded by Milena and her team, the goal was to create a space that focuses not just on food and drink, but on how it feels to be there.

Step inside and feel the shift. The outside world begins to drift, and the space transforms into something immersive, detailed, and carefully considered. From candlelight and vintage textures to curated details throughout the venue, every element is designed to create atmosphere and connection.

Menus are hidden within books. Drinks arrive with theatre and creativity. Every detail is intentional, designed to create something that stays with you.

Our Approach to Dining

At Plates & Shakers, we do not follow a fixed theme. We follow feeling.

Each dish, each cocktail, each moment is part of a wider composition. Flavour, presentation, and atmosphere move together, creating an experience that feels both refined and effortless.

Our tapas-style dining invites exploration, plates shared, flavours passed, conversations unfolding naturally. Alongside this, our cocktails are crafted not only to complement the food, but to become part of the experience itself.

Nothing is rushed. Nothing is placed without purpose.

Meet the Team Behind Plates & Shakers

At the centre of Plates & Shakers is a team shaped by creativity, detail, and care. Milena, also known as Milka, leads the cocktail experience with a focus on innovation and expression. Her approach to mixology transforms each drink into something considered, combining premium spirits with creativity and intention. Alongside her, George brings balance and direction to the experience, helping shape the space, the atmosphere, and the way everything comes together as a whole. Together, they have created a place where food, drink, and atmosphere move in quiet harmony.

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What Makes Plates & Shakers Different

Plates & Shakers has quickly established itself as something distinct within Ross on Wye. Recognised as Best Cocktail Bar in the Midlands 2025, the venue reflects a commitment to quality, creativity, and consistency. Not just in what is served, but in how it is experienced.

What sets us apart:

• Award-winning cocktail bar with a growing reputation
• Over 100 signature cocktails created in-house
• An immersive dining concept that focuses on experience
• Premium ingredients and carefully selected spirits
• Menus that evolve regularly to keep every visit fresh
• A strong creative identity shaped by the team behind the venue

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A Space Designed for Every Occasion

From the moment you arrive, the space begins to settle around you.

Warmth, texture, and detail come together to create an atmosphere that feels both inviting and considered. It is a space that adapts, quietly, to the moment.

Whether you are sharing tapas, enjoying a signature cocktail, or simply taking time to pause, Plates & Shakers offers a setting that feels relaxed, refined, and just a little removed from the everyday.

Built Around Experience, Not Just Food and Drink

At Plates & Shakers, every dish tells part of the story. Our chefs create vibrant, flavour-led tapas using fresh, high-quality ingredients, bringing together tradition and creativity in equal measure. Each plate is designed to be shared, to be explored, to become part of the moment. Alongside the food, our cocktails add depth to the experience. Some bold, some subtle, all carefully balanced, each one designed to complement the rhythm of the evening. Together, they create something that feels complete.

Visit Plates & Shakers

If you are looking for a cocktail bar in Ross on Wye that offers something more than the expected, Plates & Shakers invites you to experience it for yourself. Every visit is designed to feel memorable, combining atmosphere, creativity, and quality in one place.

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Customers Testimonials

Popped in for a Sunday afternoon drink, decor is lovely, gives the place a lovely cosy atmosphere, staff were very attentive, ended up ordering something off the tapas menu, which was lovely and good value for money, will definitely be returning.

Tracy Cubberley

What a lovely place the food and service is outstanding I really enjoyed are visit.

David Lever

Fantastic food Amazing cocktails In a very relaxing and friendly surrounding. Will return for sur

Elijah Kotsias

If you're in Ross-on-Wye and looking for an unforgettable dining and cocktail experience, Plates & Shakers is an absolute must-visit! From the moment you step in, you're welcomed by a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere that sets the perfect tone for an evening of indulgence. Their cocktail menu is a masterpiece—beautifully crafted drinks that are as stunning to look at as they are delightful to sip. Each cocktail is bursting with flavor, creativity, and balance, showcasing the passion and skill of the mixologists. Whether you prefer something bold and daring or light and refreshing, there's a drink for every palate. The small dishes are the ideal accompaniment. A mix of hot and cold delights, every plate is thoughtfully presented and full of taste. The variety ensures there's something for everyone, from classic comfort flavors to dishes with a twist that will surprise and excite your taste buds. The combination of excellent service, gorgeous cocktails, and mouthwatering food makes Plates and Shaker a true gem. Whether you're popping in for a casual drink or planning a full evening out, this place delivers in every way. Highly recommended!

Maria Savva

"A Taste of Tradition with a Contemporary Flair."