Latest articles by Neil Ridley
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London bar Bauhaus Warehaus is a factory by day, drinking den by night
Mixologist of the moment Remy Savage shakes up the world of cocktail-making with a hardworking sibling to A Bar with Shapes for a Name, his Bauhaus-inspired bar enterprise in east London
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First look at Soma 2.0: a new nighttime highlight in east London
Fresh from its Soho roots, this newly opened London bar is set to redefine Canary Wharf’s nightlife – not least with its Indian-flavour-twist cocktails, as Neil Ridley discovers
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Kanpai! Discover the best bars to drink sake in London
Discover the best London bars in which to celebrate the ancient delight of sake
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The first taste of SirDavis whisky: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter enters the spirits business with a bang
SirDavis is a brand new American whisky founded by Beyoncé, developed in partnership with Moet Hennessy. Last month our resident spirits writer, Neil Ridley, sworn to secrecy, was amongst the very first people in the world to try it…so what did he make of it?
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The London tequila bars well worth a shot
Our resident spirits writer Neil Ridley explores London’s best places to enjoy the finest agave-based spirits
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These Paris cocktail bars are a perfect mix
Exploring the best cocktail bars in Paris, our resident drinks writer Neil Ridley discovers a perfect mix
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Where to drink the perfect martini in London
Our resident spirits expert, Neil Ridley takes up the arduous challenge to find London's best martini and sets off in search of ten of the capital’s finest examples
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Ginspiration: delicious premium gin that’s just the tonic
Premium gin brands to know, as drinks expert Neil Ridley explores the botanical bonanza currently going on behind the back bar
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Reborn distillery Port Ellen welcomes Islay whisky pilgrims with smoky delights
The resurrection of Islay whisky distillery Port Ellen has been hailed by connoisseurs, among them Neil Ridley, who explored the smoky delights of this Scottish west coast gem
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Romantic drinks to woo your loved one on Valentine’s Day 2024, at home or away
Romantic drinks to cosy up with on Valentine’s Day 2024 and beyond, from cocktails to make at home to the best on the menu at UK escapes, courtesy of our drinks expert Neil Ridley
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Spectacular spirits for the season of entertaining
Our spirits writer Neil Ridley looks back at some of the year’s most spectacular spirits releases – spanning whisky, cognac, rum and tequila – as thoughts turn to gifting and celebrating
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Step into the best Singapore cocktail bars
Singapore cocktail bars are among the world’s finest, as highlighted by the city’s recent hosting of the World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2023
