Google searches for UK vineyard stays increase 110%
Searches for stays on vineyards in the UK have increased 110% over the past 90 days, as people turn to staycations in the wake of travel disruption at airports across the country.
Bar introduces ‘Johnny Depp Shot’ for men who feel unsafe
A bar has introduced its own take on the now well known angel shot, intended to help men who feel unsafe or might discreetly need help while on a night out.
Salt Bae’s restaurant named as one of the worst places to eat in London
Though Nusret Gökçe, better known as internet sensation Salt Bae, may benefit from his colossal social media presence, his London restaurant has been ranked as one of the city’s worst.
Mexican beauty queen arrested in connection with wine ‘theft of the century’
After a nine-month police chase across Europe, a former Mexican beauty queen and ‘Miss Earth’ contestant has been arrested over the now-infamous £1.3 million (€1.6 million) theft of bottles of wine from a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain.
Woman wins payout after taking Deliveroo to court over late takeaway
A Leeds woman has won a payout from food delivery giant Deliveroo after her order of a burger and chips arrived “three hours late” and after she had gone to bed.
A £1 pill that claims to prevent hangovers is now on sale in the UK
A pill that claims to help drinkers “wake up feeling their best” by accelerating the breaking down alcohol in the gut is now available to buy in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know.
People taken aback by food and drink prices at Wimbledon
We’re now in the midst of The Championships, and despite some high drama on Centre Court, it’s the food and drink prices at SW19 that have set tongues wagging.
Number of pubs in England and Wales falls to lowest on record
Factors including the devastating effect of the coronavirus pandemic and the current cost of living crisis have contributed to the number of pubs in England and Wales falling to the lowest level on record.
Chris Martin stuns pub goers with impromptu performance over a pint
It’s not everyday that your local pub entertainment turns out to be one of the most successful singer/songwriters of a generation. Enter, via the pub car park, Chris Martin.
The Savoy announces new head bartender for the American Bar
The Savoy has announced that Chelsie Bailey, currently general manager of London venue Happiness Forgets, will become head bartender at its iconic American Bar, the oldest surviving cocktail bar in Britain.