Could it have been London Sec? Did London’s gentlemen distillers get their inspiration from their friends, the vintners? Geraldine Coates investigates the leap from sweet to unsweetened gin. Throughout the early nineteenth century, when people drank gin, they were usually … Continue reading
Over all the years Gintime has been up and running – 12 and counting by the way – the most common question we are constantly asked by both visitors to the UK and local gin lovers is “Where can I … Continue reading
Today’s the day it all kicks off and London becomes even more of a mecca for cocktail lovers. So much to do and so little time but we’ve picked out a few special gin things to do every day. The … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin, London’s very own gin, is calling on the world’s top bartenders to compete in the Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Cocktail Competition. The 2015 contest invites entrants to create a gin cocktail that best encapsulates the spirit of London … Continue reading
Here’s a treat for vintage cocktail experts – with a pretty fancy price tag attached too. For the first time ever The Savoy’s American Bar has raided its 40-year-old collection of the iconic fruit cup, Pimm’s, to create a cocktail … Continue reading
One more reason to start thinking about summer: Blakes Hotel Kensington has collaborated with British designer Matthew Williamson and installation artist Rebecca Louise Law to create The Hendrick’s Horticultural Oasis. Working together Blakes courtyard is reimagined as a sumptuous celebration of … Continue reading
Geraldine Coates rounds up the must do gin events of London Cocktail Week 2014. So here it is again, London Cocktail Week – that celebration of gourmet drinking and cocktail culture that galvanises the Capital every autumn. This year once … Continue reading
Last year BBFB’s seminars at the Home of Cocktail Culture was a highlight of London Cocktail Week and this year they’re back even bigger and better rolling out a series of seminars, cocktail competitions and activities aimed to inspire and … Continue reading
This issue Gintime is lucky enough to have the mysterious and elusive Gin Monkey giving us her opinion of the bar that every bartender loves. It has no hint of speakeasy about it, yet it’s a bit difficult to find. … Continue reading
David T. Smith of Summer Fruit Cup reports on London’s first Gin Ramble for Gintime. February 1st saw the first ever Gin Ramble, organised by the Wine & Spirits Education Trust – a gin-packed day that would see a group … Continue reading
Unveiled exclusively in a spectacular visual stunt in Covent Garden, Beefeater Gin is celebrating Londoners’ outstanding creativity and passion in helping to create its new limited edition bottle. A giant, animated, laser-projection revealed the first impression of the new bottle … Continue reading
In a move that reflects its unique London heritage, Beefeater Gin is calling on Londoners to help in the creation of its 2013 limited edition bottle through a very special photography competition. Competitors are requested to take a photo of what … Continue reading
Commemorating a truly remarkable year for London, Beefeater Gin is celebrating its vibrant home city with the launch of the Beefeater Inside London Limited Edition bottle. Adorned with the capital’s iconic pillar-box red featuring a transparent silhouette of Beefeater’s famous … Continue reading
The big day is close at hand and the wonderful Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne will be popping up in the Capital on the 29th, inviting ladies across the city to get down on one knee and perform the duly deed of … Continue reading
The Booking Office Bar at St. Pancras has got to be one of the most romantic bars in London – one feels there’s an imminent brief encounter just a step away on the nearby Eurostar platform. Set inside what was … Continue reading
Hotel bars are the places to be right now and Williams Bar and bistro at the St. James’s Hotel enjoys the perfect location just off St. James’s Street, near Mayfair. Tucked away in a Victorian townhouse, it is close to … Continue reading
A proper pub The Prince of Wales was totally renovated in 2007 and transformed into a chic and contemporary British boozer with a great selection of beers and wines and quality drinks made in a relaxed and informal environment. The … Continue reading
Lost Society is a fab drinking spot in South London that was awarded Best Bar 2006 by Time Out for its cocktails, food, ambience and service. Located in a two-storey 16th century former barn, Lost Society consists of a series … Continue reading
Gintime spies are everywhere and a big thank you to Anita for telling us about this cool spot in up and coming Dulwich. Black Cherry has it all – stylish décor, chilled tunes, fantastic service, and a really friendly laid … Continue reading
The Tabernacle, off Old Street in EC2 is one more reason why this part of East London maintains its rep as the home of cool. Set in a Victorian warehouse conversion, on the ground floor is an airy and spacious … Continue reading
