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.

Your insiders' guide to the latest news and the newest openings in London. From new wine bars, to the hottest cocktail spots and all the gossip on the scene.

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.