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‘Britain’s wonkiest pub’ is looking for a new owner
If you’re a long time admirer of both the Leaning Tower of Pisa and beer, an exciting opportunity has just arisen to bag yourself a lopsided slice of history.
WLC Eats: Caia, Notting Hill
Louis Thomas finds creative twists on crowd-pleasing dishes and a reliable by-the-glass offering at Caia in Notting Hill.
Lanson pairs Noble with Hide tasting menu
With the help of its chef ambassador Ollie Dabbous, Lanson is expanding the on-trade listings for its prestige line Noble 2004, made in Brut and Blanc de Blancs styles, in a series of gastronomic dinners for Champagne enthusiasts.
WLC Eats: Furna, Brighton
Jessica Mason discovers delectable small dishes and a confident cocktail list along with plenty to smile about at Furna in Brighton.
James Martin opens pub in 600-year-old site
Following on from opening his new restaurant Grill at The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds village of Brodway last month, TV chef James Martin has now opened a pub at the hotel.
ChatGPT creates ‘best cocktail in the world’ for London bar
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been put to the test once again, this time behind the bar, developing the ‘best cocktail in the world’ for Hackney-based Otherworld in London.
Celebrated Edinburgh restaurant to close after chef’s death
The final service at acclaimed Scottish restaurant 21212 will take place on 1 April, following the death of chef patron Paul Kitching in December last year.
Wine list divided by calories causes consternation
The wine list of US steakhouse chain Morton’s has sparked alarm on social media after it correlated the country from which a wine originates with its caloric content.
Wiston Estate recruits chef Tom Kemble
West Sussex sparkling wine producer Wiston Estate has announced that chef Tom Kemble will be taking charge of its Chalk Restaurant.
Spending on drinks and restaurants in the UK has shot up 57% since 2020
Brits continue to spend big in restaurants and bars despite higher costs, according to research by UK digital payment provider takepayments.
Five of London’s best Irish pubs
Irish pubs are for all year round, not just St. Patrick’s Day. WLC rounds up five of London’s best.
WLC recommends: Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell
Douglas Blyde heads to Clerkenwell to visit chef Florence Knight’s Sessions Arts Club. There, he finds food to match the captivating interior, and a largely Italian wine list from head of wine Molly Pepper Steemson that focuses on “less breadth, more depth”. Taken from the 2022 Wine List Confidential guide.