Alcohol

How to serve Champagne with style
Champagne has always gone hand in hand with parties, weddings and other summer activities and celebrations.

Oktoberfest in London returns for autumn 2011
The original German beer festival, “Oktoberfest in London”, is back in 2011 for a fun-filled, stein-fuelled six weeks celebration of authentic food, spectacular Oompah live entertainment and of course, premium quality German beers.
London Bierfest returns for 2011
The UK’s premiere beer festival, London Bierfest, is back in 2011 for a fun-filled, stein-fuelled three day celebration of fantastic food, spectacular entertainment and of course, premium quality beer.

New summer menu arrives at cocktail bar Dirty Martini
Summer has arrived at Covent Garden’s cocktail bar Dirty Martini. Thirteen new cocktails have been added to the menu to tantalise the taste buds and bring a touch of summer heat to your nights out.
Work in the city? Experience the Revolution In The City
Revolution In The City, the award-winning collection of bars and restaurants in the heart of the City of London are encouraging those who live and work in the City to experience these incredible venues for themselves.

Exam stress drives students to drink
According to an article in the press last month, exam stress and parental pressure are driving many school children to alcohol and self-harming.

Get slushy this summer at Maggie’s
Just in time for the hot weather, 80s inspired nightclub Maggie’s has created the ultimate summer cocktail: The Slush Yuppie. This delicious taste of sweet nostalgia will be keeping guests cool this year.

Bushmills to team-up with Kevin Baird of Two Door Cinema Club
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has today announced that Kevin Baird of Two Door Cinema Club, Jonathan Galkin of DFA Records and Rob Allanson of Whisky Magazine will all be joining Bushmills Master Distiller Colum on the judging panel at Bushcamp, the Make it 2 Bushmills three-day global final to be held on the north coast of Ireland this August.

Captain Morgan creates stir with 300 strong Conga line
Legendary Buccaneer Captain Morgan created a stir across the Emerald Isle when he announced the winner of his latest quest ‘Dare the Captain’ from over 2,000 dare entries on his Island of Ireland Facebook page, before completing the winning dare with a little help from his Facebook fans.
London’s ICEBAR to celebrate millionth customer in style
London’s iconic ICEBAR is preparing the way for its millionth customer who is expected to walk through the doors of the magnificent venue within the next 14 days.

Celebrate the Royal Wedding with the Wedded Blisco Cocktail
Whether you're celebrating at home with friends and family, attending a street party, or even escaping the festivities at a local bar, The Mobile Cocktail Company encourages revellers across the UK to say 'I do' to its brand new Wedded Blisco Cocktail.

Classic cocktails for your royal celebrations
Whatever your plans for the long weekend a classic British drink is in order to toast the proceedings and what better way to bring a touch of regality to the proceedings than with the Royal Wedding Collection.

Beer tasting masterclass
Join Annabel Smith, the UK’s only female beer inspector, to learn the truth about the wonderful world of great British beer and menu development chef Kevin Steppe on how to match the perfect pint with the perfect dish.
Whisky festival caters for all the family
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enters its 12th year in stunning style this May Bank holiday – with a host of family friendly, fun and even free events on offer across five programme packed days.