In her seventh feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the pick-me-up she needed this week; The Hot Toddy. The only alcoholic drink that is warmly welcomed when one is suffering from the typical and unavoidable British head cold. One of which IContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Hot Toddy’”
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Callooh Callay Relaunches The JubJub Members Bar Ahead Of 10th Anniversary
Richard Wynne, founder of world-famous Shoreditch cocktail bar Callooh Callay has announced he will re-launch its ‘secret’ upstairs bar – the JubJub – from May. Following a dramatic transformation, the bar will re-open as a members space next month. Members to the bar will be either chosen through application, or by invitation from the barContinue reading “Callooh Callay Relaunches The JubJub Members Bar Ahead Of 10th Anniversary”
Banks Rums Shares Tales Past, Present And Future With Kin
The brilliance of punch lies in its versatility and sociability. The occasion invites friends to gather around a central ‘flowing bowl’, ladling cups of punch whilst musing over stories past, present and future, of which at Tales on Tour Edinburgh, there are sure to be many. Back for its second year in April, Tales onContinue reading “Banks Rums Shares Tales Past, Present And Future With Kin”
Emily Says . . . . ‘Old Mout Cider’
In her sixth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at her favourite Summer cider; Any bartender will be familiar with the famous brands of fruit cider. Fruit cider, whether one likes it or not, is the nation’s favourite summer time drink and certainlyContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Old Mout Cider’”
Get Some ‘Sound Advice’ From Trailer Happiness’ Sly Augustin At Tales On Tour
Industry legend Sasha Petraske used to say he’d made up his mind whether he liked a bar 5 seconds after opening the door and it is widely agreed that music is the quickest and most important way to establish an instant atmosphere in a venue. On Monday 9 April, Tales on Tour invites you toContinue reading “Get Some ‘Sound Advice’ From Trailer Happiness’ Sly Augustin At Tales On Tour”
Starward
David Vitale has brought Australian whisky to the UK, using his Melbourne roots and their famed ‘four seasons in a day’ temperature swings. Introducing to you all, Starward. 2007 saw David create the idea of a ‘approachable, affordable Australian whisky – served neat or as a cocktail with food’. Using locally grown brewer’s barley, yeast andContinue reading “Starward”
Birds
“WE ARE JULIAN, LUPO & BASTI – THREE GERMAN GLOBETROTTERS CREATING EXTRA TASTY WINES AND A UNIQUE WINE-BASED CRAFT SPIRIT, INSPIRED BY OUR ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD.” Doesn’t that just intrigue you? Three gentleman, travelling the world and becoming inspired to create wine and spirits? Where do we sign up! I’ve recently come across theirContinue reading “Birds”
Gin Sul
Hamburg may not be the first place you think of for creating gin, but the rules have changed and Gin Sul has made its way to the UK from Hamburg’s only gin distillery! Masterminded by Stephan Garbe, he was inspired by his time living in Costa Vicentina in south-west Portugal and decided to use theContinue reading “Gin Sul”
On The House: Celebrate The Start Of Spring With A Free Seasonal G&T
To mark the start of spring, Franklin & Sons, the award-winning range of hand-crafted premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks, has partnered with The Epicurean Club to give away a free G&T to London’s gin lovers.To mark the start of spring, Franklin & Sons, the award-winning range of hand-crafted premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks,Continue reading “On The House: Celebrate The Start Of Spring With A Free Seasonal G&T”
24 Female Brewers Gather In Industry Collaboration
Jenn Merrick, formerly of Head Brewer at Beavertown Brewery and founder of community based brewery Earth Station, is brewing a collaborative beer with a leading team of 24 female industry-leading brewers, Heriot-Watt students and lecturers that celebrates the craft and creativity of past, present and future female brewers. Spearheaded by Jenn Merrick & hosted byContinue reading “24 Female Brewers Gather In Industry Collaboration”
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