Forget Babycham or pear cider, craft English perry is the genuine article and makes for a refreshing, autumnal alternative to wine, ale or cider, writes Caroline Sargent.

In support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Bottlegreen has turned into Bottlepink, a pomegranate and elderflower drink, for Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.

Based at the top of the iconic concrete tower that is Centre Point, Paramount Restaurant and Bar gives drinkers the joy of looking out at the spectacular view over the West End whilst enjoying the new Bombay’s PBJ and 3 King Swizzle cocktails whipped up especially for London Cocktail Week.

In celebration of London Cocktail Week Courvoisier is hosting 2 punch events today and tomorrow. Both these cocktail events will be held at The Future Gallery where ground-breaking bar Raoul’s is taking up residence for the week.

Each glass in Reidel’s extensive range is designed as a vessel for a particular grape variety. By working in collaboration with wine producers to create a unique glass that shows off the grower’s wine to maximum effect, Reidel are able to bring out flavours that are often lost when the wine is drunk from a generic glass.

I’m 40 meters above an asphalt parking lot on the South Bank of the Thames, literally eye-to-Eye with London’s famous Ferris wheel, strapped into a padded leather swivel chair that must be the tallest barstool in the world. There’s nothing but air beneath my feet—or, arguably, between my ears, given my current predicament. Ah, the lengths—and heights—I’ll go to for whisky.

One of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while, truffles with popping candy and a central location in London. The Taste The Trends dessert & cocktail menu at The Trafalgar is a real treat.

We joined sixth generation Armagnac producer, Florence Castarède at Angelus restaurant to nose and sip four expressions of the real amber nectar…

As we try to ditch our winter coats and head into spring with some alfresco dining on our minds, we face the question – which wine will complement the dishes we’re preparing? Whether you’re opting for a spring salad, some fresh seafood, or a picnic as the sun comes out, there is no need to worry as California Wines can answer all of your needs and show you how to make the perfect pairings.