Over the past 6 months mixology genius’ have travelled far and wide across the UK to embark upon an imbibe journey. Manchester, Cardiff, London and Aberdeen saw over 25 incredibly talented up and coming drinks mavens showcase their craft and pioneer some truly delicious cocktails. In the end, 7 finalists were …
In the lovely bucolic village of Shoreham in Kent lies a tucked-away surprise one wouldn’t quite expect to find here—a beautiful vineyard with an elegant, modern tasting room crafting award-winning wines from innovative blends. Lesser-known grapes like Siegerrebe (grown mostly in Germany and similar in flavor to Gewürztraminer) Seyval, and …
Spend your visit to London right on the historic Park Lane in the Grosvenor House Hotel. This iconic hotel combines style with an incredible experience to bring guests a trip they’ll never forget. Rooms mesh contemporary luxury and deluxe amenities with a traditional and classic London feel. The newly refurbished suites …
Everybody’s a somebody except Mr Nobody. A chef, a bar man, and a computer geek met 10 years prior but lost touch until they decided to meet up a couple years ago to discuss life and their mutual interest in eating out. Food and drinks are the two collective things …
If you’re lucky enough to secure a coveted barstool at the elegant bar at London’s Dorchester Hotel overlooking Hyde Park this summer, be sure to try a tantalizing “Old Tom Cobbler”, the recipe for which was created by ultra-talented mixologist and industry legend Giuliano Morandin utilizing Old Tom Gin, fresh …
Gông, the upscale cocktail bar on the 52nd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel on St Thomas Street in London, may be the most atmospheric spot in The Big Smoke to sip a sunset cocktail. One can watch the city dramatically illuminate below one’s highly coveted viewpoint at the edge of …
Louis XIII’s L’Odyssée d’un Roi Cognac is the product of an inspired collaboration amongst the revered Louis XIII Cognac house and three luxury French maisons—Hermès, Puiforcat, and Saint-Louis. Only three bottles will be released for auction, each one-of-a-kind masterpiece representing over 1000 hours of work by specialized artisans. Hermès created the …
The inviting elevated Moroccan-style bar and glass floor revealing the remains of a Cluniac monastery dating back to 1082 create a lovely eclectic and welcoming ambiance at Del’Aziz in London’s Bermondsey Square. But the reason to stay is the wonderful variety of fresh, healthy, skillfully-prepared cuisine by executive chef Salvatore Polizzotto …
Going on forty years strong under the original Levin ownership, the Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge boasts outstanding staff, family heritage, and unwavering loyalty. Given its rich history, the Capital upholds classic British design with modern upgrades here and there. This award winning miniature sized grand hotel possesses all the luxurious …
London, the Big Smoke, it’s a place rich with mixology genius and cocktail superstars – a truly pioneering city that is the forefront of the bartending world. A tremendous amount of talent lies within this city and we tapped into the pool to pick two finalists for the Black Cow …
The extravagant castle-esque structure that is Ellenborough Park will transport you into a world of luxury and comfort. This Cotswold manor house dates back to the 15th century gaining its name from the iconic Cotswold stone from which it’s created. The real beauty behind the hotel comes from Lady Ellenborough, …
We continue our imbibe voyage in search of the Black Cow Gold Top Cup Champion, finding ourselves in the wonderful city of Cardiff. Over the past couple of years Cardiff has undergone a huge regeneration, attracting some incredible talent and thus mixology creativity – we were fortunate enough to experience …