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Goodbye Dandelyan: Remembering the World’s Best Bar
As Dandelyan closed its doors for good at midnight on Sunday 17 March 2019, the London bar scene lost a…
In with the new: Susanna Forbes reports from Craft Beer Rising
When Britain’s oldest brewery offers you a pastel-coloured beanie hat, you know there’s something afoot. If it wasn’t backed up…
German Marc Almert awarded ASI’s Best Sommelier of the World 2019
Marc Almert, aged 27 from Germany, was crowned Best Sommelier of the World 2019 last Friday in Antwerp by the Association de la…
Brighton’s Curry Leaf Cafe named SIBA’s Best Independent Craft Beer Restaurant
Brighton-based Curry Leaf Cafe was crowned the UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Restaurant earlier this week at the Society of…
Water kefir Agua De Madre launches with an eye to kombucha market
Step aside, kombucha: new drinks brand Agua De Madre has rolled out its water kefir to the UK on-trade, marrying…
Diageo opens entries for World Class 2019
You’ve been waiting with baited breath, and the moment has finally arrived – the 11th-annual Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender…
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New cocktail menu for Jason Atherton’s Social 24
Head bartender Nelson Forchini and his team at Social 24, the bar at Jason Atherton’s restaurant City Social, have created…
Indigo Wine portfolio tasting: The best of Spain
Indigo showcased its portfolio of artisanal wines last week at the China Exchange in London. We explored the importer’s rich offerings…
The world according to Christian Townsley
The co-founder of craft forerunner North Bar in Leeds talks Spiderman, glass-collecting and the evolution of IPA with Adrian Tierney-Jones…
Benromach brings out 41- and 46-year-old single casks
Speyside distillery Benromach is launching two new single-cask whiskies from 1977 and 1972 under its Heritage label. There are 122…
Brooklyn Brewery brings Defender IPA to the UK
New York-based Brooklyn Brewery is set to launch its Defender IPA to the UK on-trade at the end of March.…
Beluga Vodka opens applications for 2019 Signature bartending programme
Prepare your finest glassware and ready the caviar: Beluga Vodka is back once more with its Beluga Signature programme. With…
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Agave gets a fresh look at Deano Moncrieffe’s new bar
Buckle up, kids, for a unique style of agave bar is coming to London, and this time it’s being brought…
Raj Parr: From sommelier to Pinot Noir icon
His small-volume Santa Rita Pinots are an elegant rebuke to those who think Californian wine is all big brands, big…
Jitka Auermüllerová of 67 Pall Mall wins UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019
Jitka Auermüllerová from 67 Pall Mall in London was named winner of the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019, beating runners-up…
Pay less, drink better: Wines that taste twice as good as their price tag
It’s harder than ever to find wines that really deliver. Harder, but not impossible… We asked 25 somms to pick…
M Restaurant group sets starting salary to £10 for all staff
London-based M Restaurant group has introduced a starting wage of £10 hourly for all its employees in and outside London – £1.79…
Diageo’s Ketel One Vodka unveils new Ketel One Botanical range
Diageo Reserve’s vodka Ketel One has launched Botanical, a collection of fruit-infused spirits distilled with botanicals, in an effort to satisfy…