REVIEW: 68 and Boston – Wine Cocktails in Soho London

Apparently there are 67 wine-producing countries and then this place, the 68th. Soho’s latest hotspot is at 5 Greek Street with a ground floor bar called 68 and late-night cocktail bar, Boston, on the first floor. The intriguingly named 68 and Boston has been put together by leading names in night life, wines and cocktails: Eric […]

FOOD: Oloves UK Launch – tasty new olives

We love oloves. Juicy, natural pitted olives in clever packs. Eat from the bag, garnish cocktails, toss them into salads or bake into breads,  which is just what we did at the UK launch of Oloves.   Oloves founder Matt Hunt was sat at a bar in Spain watching the topping up of the olives on […]

New flavour – Absolut Cherrys

This new vodka from Absolut has the taste sensation of sun-ripe cherries, followed by notes of fresh white cranberry and sweet plum.     Absolut Cherrys is made with all natural ingredients and contains no sugar. Cherrys is ideal for: ABSOLUT CHERRYS WITH COLA 1 Part Absolut Cherrys 3 Parts Cola Build in a highball […]

Gaucho Mini Beer Festival September 2-7 September 2013

Gaucho Smithfield and the Meantime Brewery announce a Mini Beer Festival in the City which kicks off from Monday 2 September until Saturday 7th September. Guests will be treated to the latest in the world of crafted cocktails – ‘beer-tails’ and if you’re up for the challenge, you can learn how to make your own.  A […]

Beefeater Gin Announces #mylondon Film Fest Winners

Beefeater, the world’s best-selling premium gin, which launched #MyLondon Film Fest, a three-month competition for independent and amateur filmmakers to celebrate the unique spirit of the Capital announced the winners at a gala screening on 13th August 2013. Guests at the Roxy Cinema and Bar in Borough London were treated to an evening of winning […]

Cocktails and Parcels of Heaven at the court of the Courtesan, Brixton

Many years ago there was a nascent cocktail scene in Brixton, south London.  One of my ill-advised favourites was ‘riot in glass’, think tequila sunrise with added fire, followed years later by Sunday nights spent at Dogstar, the punters helping load up the tables to clear the floor for eclectic dancing. Since then, bustling Brixton […]

Ocean Beach Ibiza Celebrates 1st Birthday

Hotspot Ocean Beach Ibiza celebrated their first birthday on the white isle with an exclusive bash that saw celebrity fans including Denise Van Outen, Ricki Lake, Louis Smith, Jermaine Defoe, Zoe Hardman, Jenny Frost, Calum Best, Faye Tozer, Michelle Gayle, Noel Sullivan and Eastenders Christopher Parker join the party. The exclusive bash was a double […]

Tea Infused Cocktails & Street Food At Background Bars Dalston Pop-Up

Background Bars popular rooftop pop-up at Dalston Roof Park has reopened, and this year they have gone tea-total. The imaginative pop-up bar and events company have taken inspiration from the venue’s edible garden using its fruit, vegetables and herbs to mix cocktails with a variety of teas such as Oolong, green tea, Earl Grey and […]

Grey Goose toasts Barbra Streisand in New York

At the 40th Chaplin Award Gala in New York, Grey Goose hosted a cocktail reception for guests celebrating the film career of Barbra Streisand. Guests were welcomed by Grey Goose Brand Ambassador Joe McCanta to the Avery Fisher Hall  for The Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s 40th Chaplin Award Gala with dinner by Chef Daniel Boulud, followed […]

New Cocktail Bar & Restaurant – House of Roxy in Putney

House of Roxy – a new cocktail bar and restaurant is a welcome addition to South West London’s going out scene. Situated near both mainline and underground stations in the centre of Putney on the Upper Richmond Road, House Of Roxy has a light and airy restaurant upstairs and a vibrant cocktail lounge in the […]