London brewer Sambrook’s makes ‘poetic’ move to Britain’s oldest brewing site
London brewery Sambrook’s is set to move to a new property development in Wandsworth; a historic brewing site once owned by Young’s.
London Metal Exchange bans traders from day drinking
The world’s largest metals market, the London Metal Exchange, has banned traders from drinking during office hours, joining other City firms in cracking down on the financial sector’s boozing culture.
Where winemakers dine: Victor Urrutia
Chief executive and fifth generation of the founding family of Rioja winery Companía Vinícola del Norte de Espagna (CVNE), Victor Urrutia, tells us where he goes when he gets a craving for proper tapas.
London mayor offers £75k grant to city councils to boost night time economy
The mayor of London is offering the capital’s councils a £75,000 grant to “develop ideas that will support town centres at night.”
British Airways to serve English sparkling Hattingley Valley
British Airways is celebrating its 100th anniversary by partnering with Hampshire-based winery Hattingley Valley to launch its own English sparkling wine designed to be consumed at high altitudes.
Nyetimber launches UK summer brand campaign
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber has set its sights on driving brand awareness in the UK to “new heights” with a major marketing campaign being rolled out across London this summer.
London wine fair in ‘extremely healthy position’ ahead of 40th anniversary
The London Wine Fair is in an “extremely healthy position” ahead of its 40th anniversary next year, with its visitor count rising 9% since 2017.
London Wine Fair 2019: The ultimate guide
Returning to Olympia for its 39th showing this month, the London Wine Fair, the largest annual trade event for the UK wine industry, will see no fewer than 14,000 wines from 40 countries present at the three-day expo from 20-22 May.
Hawksmoor accidentally gives diner £4,500 bottle of wine
A diner at a branch of UK steak restaurant Hawksmoor is quids in after being served a £4,500 bottle of wine by mistake, the venue said.
WSET launches Wine Education Week with world record attempt
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) will launch a ‘Wine Education Week’ in 2019 to coincide with the programme’s 50th anniversary.