DrinkUp.London was designed to be a platform which supports London's wonderful hospitality scene - and in this unprecedented time - here's an update on our festivals and how DrinkUp.London is adapting.

After months of lockdown, from 4th July bars have been given the go ahead to reopen. Here's our round up of those that are able to do so...

We’re a couple of weeks in now and your Cosmo has started to taste professionally-made and looks somewhat sensational. Such triumphant efforts are certainly worth sharing with your insta followers - and this is where we’re here to help! We’ve asked one of our favourite drinks photographers Addie Chinn, for some of his liquid lens knowledge on making those cocktail snaps really shine. Follow his top tips and you’ll be shooting like a pro in no time…

Edinburgh is brilliant. Beautiful architecture, steeped in history and most importantly - brimming with award-winning bars that are all within an (albeit brisk) walk of each other. Add in that the train from St Pancras is just a very manageable four and a bit hours and there you are - deposited right in the heart of the city and perhaps most importantly a few minutes walk from one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at in a while – The Edinburgh Grand.

As a team of five professional night owls - who pride themselves on knowing what to drink - we thought we'd share with you the recipes for our perfect versions of some of our favourite cocktails, so you can have a go too!

When a home-made drink is the only option, then look no further than these fantastic books by some of the best in the biz to inspire and educate you into the home-bartender you've always wanted to be...

If when it comes to wine little afterthought is given as to whether it will go with your dinner, then it's time to think again! Here are some picks of easy wine matches for those Covid staples your dishing out...

All the lovely hotels we review where everything is under one roof, so you never have to leave.

Sometimes we hit the road in search of new drinks adventures - from distillery tours, to area guides and more...

Your insiders' guide to latest news & openings in London. From new wine bars, to the hottest cocktail bars to the latest menu's from our favourite spots.

London is awash with boozy bottomless brunches, guaranteed to either lead to an early night in, or a desperate dash for somewhere with a dance floor at 6pm... with so many options to choose from and some coming with a hefty price tag and disappointing drinks, we thought we'd do some reasearch...

Tall, dark and verging on the edge of naughty, they're officially still London's favourite cocktail and our very own Bars Ambassador, Bea Bradsell, knows a thing or two when it comes to drinking them... so she's done the hard work and picked out ten places serving the best Espresso Martinis in London - ta da!

Take a whirlwind tour of some of the UK's most notorious places with the Coral Room's newly launched cocktail menu - 'A Sip Of England'.

The Savoy’s stunning Beaufort Bar have just launched a new menu that delves into the fabled history, dark drama and timeless romance embedded in the mysterious world of magic. Aptly named - Interpreted Magic - the menu comes presented in three-parts - exploring secrets, tales and tricks as it subtly journeys through the history and performance of magic through the ages.

Inspired by a special deck of tarot cards, designed in 1910 by the bohemian occultist Pamela 'Pixie' Colman Smith, the newest menu to appear at Fitzrovia hotspot, The Bloomsbury Club Bar, has been designed to know how you are feeling and expose then remedy your deepest yearnings... let us guide you through this exciting new concept menu!

If you only have one drink in these bars, make it the one they’re famous for…

Seven Tails Brandy has announced a collaboration with seven of the UK’s best bartenders in aid of REFUGE Against Domestic Violence to raise money and awareness for those at risk during COVID-19 isolation.

The London bar scene is dusting itself down and emerging fighting fit ready for the new year with some truly outlandish cocktail creations. These are some the maddest ingredients we've seen in a while so get ready to treat your tastebuds to something new.

Nestled between Shoreditch and Bethnal Green is the infamous Brick Lane - most known for its masses of Indian restaurants that have dubbed it the curry mile.

In the heart of the North Wiltshire countryside lies a very special and sustainable distillery and brewery, with the sole focus of bringing field to bottle in the form of an awesome vodka, a gin and some forward-thinking brews. Centred round the quaint village of Ramsbury… we packed our bags and headed there to get the DrinkUp lowdown on the Ramsbury Estate.

Up the hill from the station, over the canal, then take a left at the fountains… here you’ll find the newest instalment in the King’s Cross development - Coal Drops Yard.

Want to be welcomed like an old friend? Want to be addressed by name, not ma'am?...

Only a short trip from London by train, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill makes a great day trip for any gin lover. The Drink Up team went on an adventure to the countryside to find out what all the fuss was about…

A short train ride and a hop over the Atlantic ocean from Southend airport and you’re in Normandie, the land of Camembert, Calvados and lovely cidre… we were lucky enough to take a trip to the beautiful Chateaux Sassy and see what makes their range of cidres so extra special.

Who runs the world (of champagne)? Yep, you guessed it – Girls! When you think of the world of champagne it’s undoubtedly not a female landscape that springs to mind, but now a crop of savvy, innovative women are once again at the helm.

The notoriously fun global hotel chain - Mama Shelter - has finally brought comfy beds with novelty masks, a top-notch restaurant and greenhouse bar with retractable roof, karaoke rooms and more to East London – so obviously we had to go and check it out…

We spend a night at Paddington’s restored boutique hotel, and could not have loved it more...

When a bar, restaurant and hotel group with such an exacting eye for detail and a track record for excellence opens a new venue – it’s time to catch a flight.

As London is still in the full throws of a complete gin craze and with you lovely lot looking for more interactive experiences to help you enjoy the trendy tipple, we went to check out the Gin Blending Masterclass at one of our fave pizza and wine haunts in East London.

A brand spanking new hotel has sprung up in King’s Cross and it’s got us mighty excited. Yes, it’s maybe a little later than planned, but with a top notch restaurant and bar from Adam Rawson, some gloriously decorated rooms and more culinary delights from Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias on the way, we can absolutely forgive that! We take a look inside at what to expect from the much-anticipated opening of US-famed, The Standard.

Make your own gin, sleep in a distillery or visit a gin spa. The UK is your gin oyster...

Be the host(ess) with the most(est) and wow guests with this lovely collection of cocktail recipes that you can make ahead of time.

Delve into the world of beer in this book by Sophie Atherton, the first woman in the UK to be accredited as a beer sommelier. An illustrated and inventive guide to our favourite hoppy beverage, from the history to the basics of brewing and a trip around the world's beers.

100 non-alcoholic recipes from Seedlip and the world's best bartenders...

A gorgeous on-trend book that focusses on all things pickled! Made up of over 50 innovative cocktails from, Florence Cherruault, the mastermind behind The Pickle House in Hackney.