Celebrating with a Guinness Guinness have certainly done well with their PR with St. Patrick’s Day basically St. Guinness Day! Here are eight places to …
Eight pubs in Scotland for a Guinness this St Patrick’s Day
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Drygate “Cask” beer tasting at Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Hop to the Hilton The old Thistle hotel in Glasgow has undergone a huge investment by new owners Doubletree by Hilton. Part of this has …
Food review: Spitfire Espresso, 127 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow
It’s all about the coffee (and eggs) Spitfire Espresso is one those places I keep returning to and meaning to write about but never do. …
HEINEKEN to Continue SIBA Scheme for Punch Licensees
Heineken have confirmed that, in the event of their bid to purchase 1900 pubs from Punch Taverns being successful, that they intend to work with …
Drink: NB Gin BRIT Awards Limited Edition Bottles
From an East Lothian village to the glittering BRITs: NB Gin’s limited edition bottles for star-studded bash NB Gin are celebrating their third year as …
Drink: Scotland’s Best Brewer Search Begins
SEARCH BEGINS FOR SCOTLAND’S BEST BREWER The Scottish Beer Awards, sponsored by Aldi, have been launched for its second year with a promise to …
Where to celebrate International Scotch Day in Glasgow
International Scotch Day is an initiative of Diageo who will be celebrating the birthday of Alexander Walker (Pioneer of Johnnie Walker whisky) by celebrating all …
Event Preview: Glasgow Whisky Festival
Tickets released in March Glasgow Whisky Festival have announced a change to this year’s programme – two sessions instead of the one! Session 1 will …
Event: Craft Beer Festival at Edinburgh Biscuit Factory 26-28th May
Edinburgh is the setting for global craft beer gathering Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival which will be held on the …
5 whiskies for Burns Night
A dram for Burns night The choice of dram for your Burns night supper is a serious affair. Research is required. With friends, with acquaintances …
Recipe: Dry January Moscow Mule Mocktail
Banish the January blues and with a ginger beer mocktail Mr Foodie loves ginger beer, ginger sweeties and well basically ginger in any form! He’s also …
Drink: MacSorleys to close
For refurbishment Bet you had a panic like I did! iconic Glasgow pub will be temporarily closing its doors to customers this month as a …
Plans for what could be the highest distillery in the UK
The highest distillery in the U.K.? Princetown Distillers have applied for planning permission to build what could be the highest distillery in the U.K. …
Food: Stads KoffyHuis, Delft, Netherlands
Recommended for lunch in Delft A short tram ride from The Hague is the gorgeous city of Delft. Well known for pottery, canals and Vermeer, …
Recipe: Blooms French 75 Cocktail
It’s nearly New Year and another excuse to have some fizz! This is an easy cocktail to make Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and fizz. Make …
5 tasty Alcohol free beers for New Year
Not everyone will be drinking this New Year, however foregoing taste is something you shouldn’t do with beer so here are 5 beers which are …
Recipe: Sugar Syrup
Lots of cocktails ask for sugar syrup. It is used to add sweetness without the grainy texture of sugar crystals, and to add bulk. You …
Drink: Aragon Bar, Byres Road, Glasgow
The Aragon in Glasgows Byres road holds happy memories for me. It was where I had my first pint. So it was with sadness that …
Recipe: Vegan Egg Nog
Egg Nog is the essence of Christmas captured in a single glass. The only problem is that the traditional recipe is a cupful of calories …
New craft beer shop for Leith
Stewart Brewing Beer Shop Brewers Stewart Brewing are opening the Stewart’s Dockside Tap in Leith. The shop will offer 10 taps of Stewart’s beer from the …
Recipe: Mulled Red Wine
Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of variations, so it’s a great …
Cocktail: Tia Maria Cappuccino
TIA MARIA CAPPUCCINO Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria 25ml vodka Shot of espresso Method: Shake all ingredients and pour into glass Add foam on top …
Christmas Cocktail: Tia Maria Mint Frappe
Liven up a Coffee Frappe with some Tia Maria and Mint, making it a bit more festive. TIA MARIA MINT FRAPPE Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria …
Cocktail Recipe: Winter in Marrakech from Opihr
Opihr Gin Cocktail Opihr Gin has shared this cocktail with us and it sounds ideal for warming you up on a winter night. Fruity cranberry …