Now we’re cooking Christmas is a time for food, festivities and of course a little bit of booze on the side too. Go to any establishment for your drinks and you might be charged the earth for a simple combination of a few ingredients in shot-glass-size, such as the famed Baby Guinness. Taking inspiration from […]

3 months ago

‘Tis the season to have a tipple A wine expert has revealed the perfect pairings for every festive moment – including what to drink when exchanging gifts, decorating the tree, and watching the King’s Speech. Master of Wine Jane Masters reckons that picking the right wine or spirit can elevate the key events of the […]

3 months ago

A new Manchester venue will use the system. The apparent first-ever bring your own booze (BYOB) nightclub is opening in one major UK city. XLR Manchester will be one of the first ever venues to use the system, which can be a huge money saver for young people. The 200-capacity club will open its doors […]

7 months ago

We can feel the splitting headache already A hangover threshold really does exist, according to Dr Bhavini Shah. To mark Alcohol Awareness Week earlier this month, the Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor weighed in on the different stages of boozing (per The Mirror). “One or two units of alcohol increases the heart rate, expands blood vessels, […]

8 months ago

It’s time to conduct a food-saving experiment British folk need to be careful with their refrigerated goods as the sweat-inducing weather continues. Temperatures are said to pass 30°C over the weekend and now an expert is urging homeowners to do a little experiment involving A4 sheets of paper. According to Beko UK’s head of product […]

9 months ago

The perfect drink for barbecues, festivals or long afternoons in the park. The mercury is soaring, the sun is out, and summer is pretty much here. After the sunniest April on record in the UK, the warm temperatures have carried on into May, so the barbecues are out and the picnic blankets have been dusted […]

11 months ago