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Sweet Wines

Rating: 2

April 19th 2011

Sweet wine is often consigned to the pudding course - but wine expert Henry Weldon reveals his ‘try before you die’ list which too good for ‘afters

What Makes A Charismatic British Pub?

Rating: 2

April 18th 2011

As a nation we Brits can’t resist a drink or two down at the local pub; but what is it that makes a truly charismatic British pub? Is it the people, or the quirky atmosphere that makes it quintessentially British?

Robinsons Brewery - A strong northern heritage

Rating: 2

April 15th 2011

With an impressive lineage stretching from the 1838 when William Robinson purchased the Unicorn Inn in Stockport, Robinsons Brewery has a strong heritage both in brewing and pub tenancy.

Local Brewers Conspire On New Brew

Rating: 3

April 6th 2011

Two local breweries, Wantsum and Ramsgate, have collaborated to create a beer especially for the sixth Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival to be held at Margate Winter Gardens on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23...

A cocktail of creativity

Rating: 3

April 4th 2011

Down in the cellar bar of Hotel du Vin, away from the busy streets there's a hive of activity of a different kind. Olivia Abbott went to check it out

Pub Dog: Oscar, The Hollow Bottom, Guiting Power

Rating: 2

March 28th 2011

When Mum Heather adopted me I was called ‘Cole’, or possibly ‘Coal’. We weren’t sure if I’d been named that by my previous owner after Cole Porter or maybe ‘coal’ as in black.

Derventio Brewery, Derbyshire

Rating: 2

March 25th 2011

Nik Cook travels into the countryside west of Derby to sample the brew at Derventio

Don't Fear the Wine List!

Rating: 2

March 23rd 2011

In his new column for Cornwall Life, Jon Keast, owner of Scarlet Wines in Lelant, helps quell our fear of the restaurant wine list

Love Drinks! Are You Wild About William or All About Kate (Cocktails, Of Course)!

Rating: 3

March 11th 2011

What could be more fun than getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our fun William and Kate cocktails...

Sharp Increase in Brewing Capacity for Cornish Brewers

Rating: 2

March 4th 2011

Award-winning Cornish brewer, Sharp’s Brewery, has taken delivery of two new fermenting vessels, which will increase its brewing capacity by 1100 firkins, to produce a further 300 brewers barrels each week.

Brewing up a storm: Kent's local brewers

Rating: 3

February 27th 2011

Demand for local produce here in Kent has never been more in vogue, so it’s perhaps no surprise that drinkers have also started to look closer to home when ordering a pint at the bar. Meet some of our leading microbrewers

Wine: Pinot Noir the Heartbreak Grape

Rating: 2

February 24th 2011

Charles Hardcastle investigates the enduring popularity of a difficult grape to grow

10 Real Ale Facts

Rating: 3

February 22nd 2011

10 Real Ale Facts

Wine Expert Francis Peel

Rating: 2

February 18th 2011

Francis Peel lives in north Shropshire and owns the Midlands’ largest wine warehouse, Whitebridge Wines

Heart of England Fine Foods - Something local at your local

Rating: 3

February 17th 2011

HEFF has launched its Try Something Local campaign to encourage pub owners to offer more locally produced food and drink on their menus

Heart of England Fine Foods - Something local at your local

Rating: 2

February 17th 2011

HEFF has launched its Try Something Local campaign to encourage pub owners to offer more locally produced food and drink on their menus

Palmers Ginger Beer

Rating: 2

February 4th 2011

Enjoy lashings of Dorset Ginger Beer

Beer and Food Matching Extravaganza

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

January 26th 2011

Get a taste for wonderful beer and how it can complement fine food with James Duckett at the Old Custom House in Barnstaple.

Spirits of the East

Rating: 2

January 25th 2011

Southwold brewers Adnams are branching out – into producing their own vodka, gin and whisky. Richard Bryson finds out more

Wine: Just deserts

Rating: 3

January 25th 2011

Rosie Bainbridge looks at how best to mix the smooth with the sweet