Alcohol
Menzies Welcombe Hotel to host Chateau du Seuil wine evening
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is to host a special gourmet dinner and fine wines evening on Friday 12 March starting at 7:30pm. The wines are being supplied by the award-winning Chateau du Seuil from Bordeaux in France.
Give romance a miss this Valentine’s Day
Give romance a miss this Valentine’s Day, make some calls and treat yourself to lunch or a night in with the girls.
Tough new powers to tackle alcohol crime
A ban on irresponsible promotions including "all you can drink for £10" deals plus a compulsory requirement to check under 18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.
Alcohol awareness – it’s no joke
It’s all too easy to laugh off the effects of alcohol and forget that drink can put young people in vulnerable situations.
Fashionable favourites
As we count down the final days of the decade known as the ‘noughties', new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank reveals how our tastes have changed over the past ten years.
Don't drive yourself to a conviction this Christmas
Male motorists living in the City of London are revealed as most likely to have a conviction for drink driving, according to moneysupermarket.com.
New Year glitz and glamour at JuJu
New Year at JuJu’s is set to be a glamorous affair with a spectacular gold and black themed party. Juju continues to define luxury drinking on the King’s Road and this New Year’s JuJu aims to spoil all its guests. Genuine 24 carat gold dusted canapés and drinks, gold leafed cocktails, and a black and gold dress code will make this a truly indulgent New Year’s not to forget.
Christmas ale with a local flavour
A local pub for local beers could easily be the motto of The Fox and Hounds near Lichfield, for the Shenstone village pub is now serving two real ales made by the Shenstone Brewing Company following the arrival of Santa Claus with the specially-brewed Xmas Ale.
How to choose the perfect Christmas wine
There’s no doubt that Christmas is a time for indulgence. The festive season goes hand in hand with food, drink and general merriment. We often present each other with boxes of chocolates, give children sweets and lay on huge roast dinners for friends and family – so why is it so hard when it comes to wine?
Battle for Christmas food market kicks off this weekend
The battle to win this year's high street Christmas food market is being fought on the party snacks front and will officially kick off this weekend.
Christmas party calamities could cost businesses £216m
With the workplace Christmas party season in full swing, UK businesses could be losing over £216 million in ‘sick days', according to new figures.
Head online for expert advice on your Christmas wine
An on-line wine retailer which offers customers restaurant quality wine to be enjoyed at home, has linked up with one of the industry’s best know celebrity TV wine experts, Oz Clarke.
Zebrano bars offer safe atmosphere for female drinkers in London
Drink spiking is a problem that we are all aware of and more people have been affected by it than one would think. With 600 cases of drink spiking reported a year this is only the tip of the iceberg as a staggering 84% fail to report the crime.
Get into the festive spirit with a cocktail master class
With winter back again, many of us are already planning to hold our own party over the forthcoming festive period. Whether it’s a pre-Christmas do or a New Year’s bash, it’s the perfect opportunity to get your guests in the seasonal spirit with a festive cocktail or two.
Drinkable installation to open in London this month
The Emperor’s Shrub has been chosen as the punch that fills the Courvoisier Architectural Punch Bowl, a drinkable installation so large you can boat across it. Alex James will be among the first to toast this incredible feat of engineering and raise the first glass of this bespoke Courvoisier punch.