Exclusive - We Have Band
We Have Band are exploding through the UK music scene and look good for expanding the already diverse and successful…
Exclusive - DJ Fresh
British DJ and producer DJ Fresh (real name Daniel Stein) launches his brand new album ‘Kryptonite’ today (02/08/2010) along with…
Product Review - Daas Ambre
Daas Ambre
Daas Ambre is a traditional rich and complex Belgian Amber Ale. The deep fragrant aromas with smooth caramel…
Rock Werchter
Some trail-blazing work was done where the rivers Demer and Dijle meet. But for the real pioneers we have to…
Paleo Festival
With six days and nights of festivities, 230,000 spectators expected, over 170 concerts and shows taking place on six stages,…
Sziget Festival
The biggest party of Europe takes place on an island in the Danube, right in the centre of Budapest, the…
Roskilde Festival
Roskilde Festival is the largest North European culture and music festival and has existed since 1971. We are a non-profit…
I Tunes Festival
The iTunes Festival is back for 2010. Last year your feedback was so great that we’re doing it again at…
Standon Calling
Standon Story
We started with just 25 friends, a swimming pool, a set of decks and a BBQ for Alex’s…
Bloodstock
Bloodstock takes place this summer once again hosting the best in Heavy Metal acts, with performances taking place on 2…
The Great Escape
The Great Escape (cue the music from the movie playing over in your head) in association with Red Stripe has…
Kendal Calling
Taking place in the beautiful Lowther Deer Park, festival goers can enjoy performances from Doves, Calvin Harris, Stereo MC’s &…
Lovebox Weekender
The Lovebox Weekender is a great festival taking place in East London which represents the mix of cultures and tastes…
Download Festival
Throughout the festival’s illustrious history, there were just so many highlights. AC/DC’s arrival as a mega name by headlining in…
Relentless Boardmasters
Enjoy surfing, skating or BMX while checking out some fantastic bands and also the Nuts Bikini Competition. Who could want…
Wireless
Wireless has been named as one of the top 10 UK festivals by NME & this years featival looks to…
Global Gathering
Global Gathering is a must for all loers of dance music, whatever your fancy come together with thousands of fellow…
Wakestock
Relentless Wakestock is Europe’s largest wakeboard music festival, combining the cultures of music and the world’s fastest growing watersport in…
Rockness
Escape to a monster weekend at Rockness situated within sight of the areas other popular attraction, however during one weekend…
Bestival
Winner of the 2009 Outstanding Greener Festival Award, Bestival takes place towards the end of the main festival season but…
Big Chill
The Big Chill is one festival that is one that definitely fits the category of ‘not to be missed’ with…
Creamfields
The 2009 UK Festival Award winning Creamfields returns in 2010 offering everything that has made it so consistently popular from…
Wychwood
The Wychwood festival takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse and comprises of 3 stages, a Big Top which will host the…
Beautiful Days
Beautiful Days is the Levellers festival which takes place at Escot Park in the heart of Devon. 2010 will be…
Guilfest 2010
With a 25,000 capacity, Guilfest is one of the most family friendly festivals with a range of childrens entertainment, stand…
WOMAD 2010
Womad celebrates and promotes a range of music and cultures from around the world. Leaving festival goers with a full…
Belladrum Festival 2010
The Belladrum festival or Tartan Heart festival will take place on the 6th & 7th August 2010 with Feeder, The…
Two Thousand Trees Festival 2010
A green festival, an ethical festival, a music festival. Two Thousand Trees festival comprises of over 50 bands in one…
Hard Rock Calling 2010
This June Hyde Park will be taken over by the Hard Rock Festiival, located on the east side of the…
Latitude 2010
Four arenas are dedicated to an exciting selection of musical talent from emerging bands, international stars and homegrown heroes. The…
Field Day 2010
East London’s finest festival is back for it’s fourth year with yet another spectacular line up. Field Day has firmly…
Isle of Wight Festival 2010
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place this June, with Jay-Z, The Strokes, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Florence & The…
T in the Park 2010
T in the Park returns this July with a host of acts and possibly some rain, those lucky enough to…
V Festival 2010
The V Festival returns this summer with 4 stages at 2 locations over one weekend. The V festival continues to…
Reading Festival
The Reading festical returns with a weekend of music with acts including Guns & Roses, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Dizee…
Glastonbury 2010
Glastonbury returns in 2010, arguably the most famous of all the summer festivals the line-up has now been confirmed and…
Brighton Festival 2010
The 44th Brighton Festival will take place this May, with almost a full month of events from art exhibitions, live…
Liverpool Sound City
Liverpool Sound City will take place over four nights, held at the Hard Days Night Hotel as well as other…
Hammerfest 2
Hammerfest is all about the music, even with the copius amount of drink that is consumed the rockers that turn…
Camden Crawl
With 200 live acts playing in over 40 venues for a total of 30 hours along a mile and a…
Darlings budget plans to hit cider drinkers
Alistair Darlng announced that he will be placing a 10% increase on cider duty. This increase will run along with…
Amber
Opening in April, Amber is the latest bar to adorn the busy area of Moorgate and Liverpool St. tube stations.
…
Opal
Opal is a new venue a minutes walk from Victoria Embankment, Opal is the perfect day to night venue. The…
Exclusive - Eliza Doolittle
CITY DRINKING met up with the cheerfully animated rising UK star Eliza Doolittle to find out about her soon to…
Hangover Cure may end ‘the morning after effect’
Scientists from South Korea have developed a ‘hangover cure’ which may put an end to those painful next mornings.
By…
Lap dancing clubs to be stripped of licenses
Under new legilastion Town Halls will be handed powers from April 6th 2010 to regulate these venues and prevent new…
Product Review - Isake Classic
Isake Classic is made using the rice used in all Premium Sake - Sakamai. Much like in wine production with…
Product Review - Choya Extra Years
Ume’s delicious tang comes from citric acid. This refreshing flavor induces the appetite. Umeshu also contains malic and succinic acids.…
Headphones & Heels - Sam Bond
CITY DRINKING met up with high flying DJ Sam Bond to ask her about the Headphones & Heels Tour, her…
Explorers discover 100 year old Whisky
A search for 100 year old Scotch Whisky and Brandy have been recovered from the Antartic by a team sent…
New pint glasses to be tested
Nearly 87,000 attacks using glasses took place last year costing an estimated £100 million in NHS, Police and Court costs.
…
Malibu - Valentines Day Cocktail
This Caribbean inspired cocktail consists of Malibu rum and sparkling rosé wine, with a fresh raspberry for an elegant finish.…
Palmers Restaurant
Palmers Restaurant has opened in Bethnal Green, and offers a nicely constructed British menu, with on line table booking, Sunday…
Rare Whisky up for auction
A rare 100 year aged half bottle of whisky will be auctioned on the 3rd February 2010 at McTear’s Auctioneers…
Stella and Leffe running low
Stocks of 2 of Belgiums famous beers; Stella Artois and Leffe are apparently running low.
The short supply is apparently…
All you can drink nights to end
The government are planning to introduce laws banning all you can drink promotions as well as compulsory id checks under…
‘Hitler’ Drinking game causes outrage
Students from Huddersfield University have caused anger and controversy with a drinking game they created a group for on Facebook.
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Prestwich Crew - Service with style
Here at CITY DRINKING we are always on the look out for the latest drinks, events, venues and products. This…
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Exclusive - Peta Todd
CITY DRINKING had a drink with British Model, DJ, fundraiser & mum Peta Todd at West London’ Diva Beach nightclub…
24 year old gets first drink banning order
Ryan Kane a 24 year old man from Banbury Oxfordshire has become the first person in England & Wales to…
Weatherspoons to create 10,000 jobs
Pub chain JD Weatherspoon are to create 10,000 jobs over the next 5 years as they intend to open a…
Use your phone to keep track of your drinking
There are many ways the government & to be more specific The Department Of Health have tried to educate and…
Product Review - Highland Park 18 Years
Highland Park 18 Years
First released in 1997, Highland Park immediately found favour with whisky writers and enthusiasts all over…
Product Review - Highland Park 12 Year Old
Highland Park 12 Year Old
The first proprietary bottling of Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky was as a 12…
Product Review - The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old
The Macallan
Since it was legally licensed in 1824, The Macallan has made the finest Scotch Whisky in the world.…
Antartic drilled for whisky
Whyte & Mackay, the owners of McKinlay & Co have sent a team of drillers from the New Zealand Antarctic…
Product Review - Roxi Spice
Roxi Spice
RoxiSpice Dispensers are professional grade “all-in-one” drinkware rimming systems. Each comes complete with a Rimming Dish, Wetting Sponge…
Product Review - Chang Beer
Chang Beer
The word Chang translates as elephant - an animal that has played a major part in Thailands rich…
Product Review - Eager Tomato Juice
Eager Tomato Juice
Eager Tomato Juice is made with 100% pressed tomatoes. Eager use a layer of foil in ther…
Product Review - Eager Apple Juice
Eager Apple Juice
Eager Apple Juce is 100% pressed apple juice. Because of the blend of apples selected it has…
Product Review - Asahi Super Dry
Asahi Super Dry
Asahi meaning ‘Rising Sun’, a symbol of spirit, hope and inspiration.
Born out of a desire to…
Product Review - Prucia
Prucia
Two years of passionate work have been necessary to achieve this fusion between Japanese and French cultures.
The…
Product Review - Agwa De Bolivia
Agwa De Bolivia
Today you can legally enjoy the mythical & legendary taste experience decocainised Bolivian Coca in Agwa de…
Product Review - Mekhong
Mekhong
Mekhong is Thailand’s national spirit and named after the mighty Mekhong River, which flows along its border. First introduced…
Product Review - Caorunn
Caorunn
Caorunn is a handcrafted, small batch distilled Scottsh Gin infused with six traditional and five Celtic botanicals, using pure…
Product Review - Akvinta Vodka
Akvinta Vodka
Akvinta is carefully crafted using premium ingredients such as alcohol distilled from finest quality wheat and a revolutionary…
Product Review - Belvoir Elderflower Cordial
Belvoir Elderflower Cordial
Made to Mary Manners’ family recipe from an infusion of masses of freshly picked elderflowers with lots…
Product Review - Belvoir Ginger Cordial
Belvoir Ginger Cordial
An old favourite, this is made from cooking fresh root ginger here on the farm (not from…
Product Review - Belvoir Blueberry Cordial
Belvoir Bluberry Cordial
We make this cordial with real organic blueberries (and a touch of aronia or wolfberry which is…
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Product Review - Belvoir Cranberry Presse
Belvoir Cranberry Presse
A refreshing blend of the finest cranberry juice (15%) with a touch of blackcurrent and blueberry juice…
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Product Review - Belvoir Pear & Elderflower Presse
Belvoir Pear & Elderflower Presse
Made from crisp pressed conference pear juice and our own home grown Elderflowers, this is…
Product Review - Belvoir Organic Hand Made Lemonade
Belvoir Organic Lemonade
Lightly sparkling and made by hand to a home-made recipe from real lemons including cooking the rinds…
Product Review - Daas Witte
Daas Witte
Daas Witte is a naturally cloudy Belgian wheat beer. The fruity aroma and refreshing blend of subtle citrus…
The Camp
The Camp is nestled along City Road, in the former location of a chinese restaurant. Now open serving lunches and…
CITY DRINKING Mixology Competiton
CITY DRINKING are launching their first competition in time for the filming of a new set of CITY DRINKING ‘Make…
Product Review - Bulldog Gin
Bulldog Gin
Bulldog Gin is a ultra premium, 100% British grain, handcrafted in London and quadruple distilled. Bulldog Gin is…
Product Review - Daas Blond
Daas Blond
Daas Blond is an authentic Belgian strong gold beer. The honey spice aromas and perfect balance of bitter…
Secrets Covent Garden
Secrets Covent Garden opens on the 26th October 2009 and is a gentlemens club offering nude table dancers and stage…
Product Review - Fentimans Tonic Water
Fentimans Tonic Water
In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, and iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for a…
Product Review - Seville Orange Jigger
Fentimans Seville Orange Jigger
In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, and iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for…
Product Review - Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock
Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock
In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, and iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for…
Product Review - Fentimans Victorian Lemonade
Fentimans Victorian Lemonade
In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, an iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for a…
Product Review - Fentimans Ginger Beer
Fentimans Ginger Beer
In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, and iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for a…
The Rest Is Noise
The Rest Is Noise is a new venue in Brixton, comprising of a bar, restaurant and gallery. open 7 days…
Grace
Grace in Londons Soho opens on 15th October 2009 and comprises of a lounge bar, restaurant & club. Sited on…
Pubs, Clubs and Bars win the right to ban unwanted customers
The High Court today ruled that organisations such as Pubwatch, have the right to ban individuals from their venues without…
Dia de los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) with Cazadores - Haunting Leeds this October
We are encouraging drinkers to learn more about Tequila and get into the spirit of Dia de los Muertos with…
Honey, Vodka & Gold
HONEY, I MELTED ALL THE AWARDS….
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR DRINKERS TO ENJOY 42BELOW VODKA
42BELOW Vodka is inviting…
Headphones & Heels - Lisa Unique
Arguably one of the most renound and successful female dj’s with a following around the world Lisa Unique met with…
Asian Dinner Club
For singletons chained to their careers or hanging out in a social circle of ‘smug married’s’, dating events and websites…
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