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WLC visits: Charles Heidsieck wine room at Michelin-starred ‘Number One’ restaurant
Douglas Blyde headed north of the border this week in the company of Willem Pinçon, Senior Brand Manager for Liberty Wines. The tour took in a new, subtly-branded, Charles Heidsieck wine room at the Michelin-starred ‘Number One’ restaurant at the base of the five-star Balmoral hotel.
Sex shop turns itself into cocktail bar, complete with genital décor
Feelmore Social Club, a sex shop turned fully stocked cocktail bar, draws its inspiration from “iconic Red Light Districts in America” and is decked out with on-brand genital décor.
Campari pledges £60K to new hospitality hardship initiative
Campari Group UK has pledged a commitment to the hospitality industry by becoming a founding partner of Develop, a new industry vocational hardship initiative launched by The Drinks Trust.
Canine cuisine: Welsh pub serves food and beer for dogs
Fancy a treat for your furry friend? The Sun pub in Trevor, North Wales has been offering dinner, ice cream, and beer to customers’ pups.
Bollinger’s 007 bar opens in London’s Mayfair
Champagne Bollinger – the official Champagne of James Bond – has opened a Bollinger 007 bar in London’s historic Burlington Arcade.
Coravin Sparkling partners with Moët Hennessy
Coravin Sparkling has become the “official preservation partner” of Moët Hennessy Champagnes in a move that’s designed to make fine fizz “more accessible”.
Gordon Ramsay blasted for selling £32 fish and chips at his new restaurant
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has received considerable backlash over the price of fish and chips at his new restaurant in The Savoy hotel, with customers dismayed at the apparent portion size and prohibitive cost of the classic British dish.
LPM London rolls out cocktail menu in tribute to artist Jean Cocteau
One hundred years after his death, infamous French painter, artist, poet and film-maker Jean Cocteau is the inspiration behind LPM Restaurant & Bar London’s new cocktail menu.
Berry Bros. & Rudd launches personal fine wine cellar as Christmas gift
Wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd has launched the ultimate in Christmas luxury this year, with the release of its personal wine cellar gift, which includes a visit to the store to create your ideal fine wine collection.
Moët & Chandon is official new partner for Skate at Somerset House
The Champagne house will provide the liquid refreshment for Londoners lapping the ice rink when Skate returns to Somerset House this winter.