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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.

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.

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.

This summer, the award-winning bar Nightjar has launched the second iteration its of Arts & Crafts cocktail menu with a focus is on fascinating new distillates, liqueurs and bitters from independent distilleries...

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.

Award-winning subterranean whisky bar Black Rock, launched by Tom Aske and Tristan Stephenson in 2016, will expand over five floors this summer to include a second bar, a blending room for guest experiences, and lodgings – making it the first whisky hotel in London!

Cocktail slushies, refreshing spritzes and delicious Sgroppinos take centre stage at Cocktails in the City's Garden Party. Check out our pick here...

The eagerly awaited new cocktail menu from Scarfes Bar has landed - a journey through the great musical genres, inspired by the iconic caricatures of Gerald Scarfe, presented in the form of an interactive stage menu. We take a peek behind the curtain at this seriously impressive and tasty band of drinks...

Cherry blossom season (Sakura) marks a magical period of the Japanese spring, and one of the most popular times for people to visit the country. Sexy Fish is celebrating the arrival of the cherry blossom season with a Japanese-inspired cocktail menu and mirror installation gateway.

Us lucky Londoners will now be able to get freshly-made cocktails delivered to our door in under an hour, thanks to the team at Geniune Liquorette. Set to re-invent the at-home drinking experience, you'll be able to wow guests at the shake of a 100% recyclable bottle.

Find out what makes some of the best Bloody Marys in London so deliciously moreish and why these top bars are so proud of their recipes...

Bypass the bellhop and check into the latest openings on the London hotel scene and head straight for the bar… we know you LOVE a hotel bar and with lots of exciting new openings across London and those that are already here seriously upping their game, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2019.

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.

Gosnells Upstairs At Coal Rooms is the buzzing new honey-focused bar from Gosnells, London's only meadery. Located in the old ticket office of Peckham Rye station.

The infamous rooftop with views over St Paul's brings a taste of Tiki to the City with their new cocktail meu, kicking off 2019 with a tropical twist...

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 new winter cocktail menu that draws inspiration from The Americas, Ireland and Holland.

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.

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

No need to wait til the New Year for our new trend predictions… we’re ready to go.

They’ve been around for donkey’s years, but suddenly are looking cool - It’s time to check out wine subscriptions again...

How London's most recent modern and innovative approach to wine is putting us firmly on the world wine map.

Paying homage to Winston Churchill’s love of Scotland and his wife Clementine’s fondness for the Highlands...

London's first whisky vending machine pops up in Shoreditch!

The talented team behind our beloved Sager + Wilde have been busy and DrinkUp talked to Marcis Dzelzainis - their genius drinks creator to get the scoop on the new Clerkenwell spot, Fare Bar + Canteen.

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.

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

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 but maybe more excitingly it is also the new home of The Cocktail Village for 2018!

The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy has launched a brand new menu that both celebrates the hotel bar’s theatrical history and marks its future direction.

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

Yes London Field’s is technically a park. But, fun fact, London Fields is an entire area jam packed with great cafes, restaurants and bars.

Made up of equal parts of only three ingredients... but how you choose those three ingredients has a huge affect on the drink itself.

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…

We catch up with the recently titled 'Best Bartender In The World' to find out all his favourite bits about London

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

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.