Martell, the oldest of the grand Cognac Houses, is celebrating its 300th anniversary with an agenda of exceptional events, from a spectacular party at the Château de Versailles to local celebrations. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, it was essential for the Martell House to celebrate its origins in Cognac, and in particular in the Château de Chanteloup, which has been … [Read more...]
DrinkUp.London – the new website for London
The team behind London’s three internationally-renowned drinks events – London Cocktail Week, London Wine Week and London Beer Week – has unveiled its new project – DrinkUp.London. DrinkUp.Londonis bringing the festivals ethos, offers, promotions and exclusive drinks events every day of the year and is an image-led website crammed full of the very best of London nightlife, … [Read more...]
Apostrophe Pubs to acquire The Lazy Cow, Stratford on Avon
Apostrophe Pubs the owner of d’Parys, Bedford and the newly re-opened Merlin’s Cave, Chalfont St Giles has agreed terms to purchase The Lazy Cow, Stratford upon Avon, formerly known as Cox’s Yard. Charles Wells, the Bedford based brewer and pub operator is the long leaseholder of the site and originally converted the former timber yard on the banks of the River Avon to an … [Read more...]
Which city will be crowned The World’s Best?
4 cities. 24 bartenders. 4 teams. 24 hours: in the single most ambitious project to be held at London Cocktail Week since its inception in 2010, Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands and Patrón Tequila will bring 24 of the world’s best bartenders to London to host a 24 hour international bar clash and crown one city The World’s Best. Some of the most prestigious bars from New York, … [Read more...]
Laferla to manage bar at Jason Atherton’s City Social
Australian-born Tim Laferla began working in bars during his university studies near Perth, Western Australia. Moving to the UK in August 2013, Laferla was appointed bar manager at Mr Copper’s House & Garden, a newly opened bar and restaurant from world-renowned chef, Simon Rogan, attached to the iconic Midland Hotel in Manchester. Laferla was responsible for developing … [Read more...]