10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021
While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.


Tamworth Tap named the best pub in the UK
The Tamworth Tap, a brewpub based in Staffordshire, has been named the best pub in the UK in CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition.

Gura Gura opens in Covent Garden
Pan-Asian restaurant Gura Gura, led by Gobind Chona, has opened in The Yards, Covent Garden.

Andrea Donadio named ‘Best Sommelier in Argentina’
Andrea Donadio has won the 2022’s Best Sommelier in Argentina competition, an accolade that will see her go on to represent her country at the Concours ASI du Meilleur Sommelier du Monde in Paris.

STK Steakhouse opens in Stratford with London skyline views
The ONE Group Hospitality Inc is set to open its newest STK Steakhouse this week in the heart of London’s Stratford area.

Learn how to make ‘adaptogen’ and ‘nootropic’ cocktails in London
The cocktail bar ‘Sweeties’ located on the 10th floor at The Standard, London is set to host its first masterclass next month.

How the crashing pound will affect the price of a pint of beer
The slump in the pound is set to threaten the price of a pint, as experts warn that the cost of imported hops will continue to rise.

Historic 1700’s London pub reopens to the public
The iconic British pub in London’s Fitzrovia, The Carpenter’s Arms, has officially reopened following an extensive refurbishment.

People choose to spend more on premium drinks during recessions
People will spend more on premium drinking in pubs during the cost-of-living crisis, according to research data.

Top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations to visit in the UK
Planning on celebrating Oktoberfest soon, but don’t know where to go? Here at WLC we have compiled a list of the best places to raise a stein.

North Brewing Co to open ninth venue at Snow Hill, Birmingham
North Brewing Co is growing with the opening of ‘North Taproom: Snow Hill’ in Birmingham’s city centre this year.