Thieves steal ‘one of the best wine collections in Spain’ from two-Michelin-star restaurant
Spanish police are searching for thieves who broke into one of Madrid’s most exclusive restaurants and made off with 132 bottles of wine from what is considered by many to be one of Spain’s finest wine cellars.
Strikes could leave the UK facing a World Cup beer shortage
Sports fans across the United Kingdom are being faced with the spectre of a beer shortage over the World Cup, after drivers at GXO, which delivers 40% of the UK’s beer supplies, announced five days of strike action.
Interactive map shows where Wetherspoons drinks are cheapest in the UK
With the cost of living crisis upon us and prices continuing to rise, there’s never been a better time to be armed with the knowledge of where to find a bargain. This interactive map will show you where the cheapest drinks in Wetherspoons venues in the UK can be found.
Bartender says viral video of her pouring drinks got her fired
A bartender has taken to video-sharing app TikTok to reveal how viral footage filmed by a customer led to her losing job at a bar in Washington, D.C.
Bartender claims she can tell if a man is cheating based on the beer he drinks
The Sherlock Holmes of hospitality? Or just good harmless fun? One bartender reckons she can tell if your partner is cheating on you based on the beer they drink. Buckle up for a bumpy ride.
Smaller glasses can reduce overall wine consumption, Cambridge University study finds
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has found that the use of smaller glasses lead to a modest decline in overall wine consumption among adults in the United Kingdom.
Inside the Cambridge-based vineyard and winery on the market for £2 million
Chilford Hall Vineyard and Winery, one of England’s oldest established commercial vineyards, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £2m. Here’s everything you need to know about the nine-hectare vineyard, its grapes, and further undeveloped land.
Emirates Airlines now offers unlimited caviar paired with Dom Pérignon champagne in first class
Even as carriers scramble to deal with unprecedented supply and demand issues, Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is undertaking a US$2 billion overhaul of its in-flight experience with the ultimate perk for first class passengers: unlimited caviar paired with Dom Pérignon Champagne.
Bartender reveals his ‘hack’ for when people complain their drink is too weak
A bartender has gone viral online after revealing the “hack” he uses when customers complain that their drink is too weak.
France tightens by-the-glass wine rules for venues
The French government has passed a new law that tightens the rules for wines sold by-the-glass or carafe, with those who fail to follow the new rules liable to be fined.
Search to find UK’s best sommelier and chef team returns
Copa Jerez, the competition that aims to uncover the UK’s best sommelier and chef team, is returning for 2022.
Hotel group offers ’emotional support’ wine if your flight is delayed or cancelled
It’s fair to say that air travel is no cakewalk at present, with the interminable queues and cancellations at airports broadcast nightly on the news. Enter, stage left The Kimpton Hotel Group, which has come up with a novel way to ease travel woes: offering free “emotional support” wine to customers.