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London’s best bars open all hours (now that the night tube is back)

Debauchery isn’t dead — David Ellis picks his favourite late-night hangouts for mischief after midnight

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International Tequila Day: Five delicious tequila cocktail recipes

Explore this surprisingly versatile spirit with one of these tastebud-tingling creations

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The best restaurants, bars and pubs in Wimbledon

Need a refuel after all that Centre Court action? Here’s where to head

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Shot Girl Summer: Your guide to hedonism in London

From Champagne for breakfast to subterranean drinking dens, David Ellis has your guide to painting the town red

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London’s best bars for drinking English wine

Whether it’s award-winning bubbly or a roof-raising red, the capital is a hotspot for home-grown goodness

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Carrubo and In Horto: Two new food and drink spots coming to Borough

It’s the latest venture from the people behind Flat Iron Square

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David Ellis, On the Sauce at Le Magritte: A work of art

Fresh from Glastonbury, David Ellis discovers an inventive cocktail list in a classic hotel bar

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Where to find London’s best martinis, from Dukes Bar to the Lowback

Tyler Zielinski on the capital’s bartender pushing the boundaries of the cocktail — with a few classic to boot

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Make mine a mar-teeny? No chance — make mine a double

Minature drinks are beginning to catch on — where’s the fun in that? asks David Ellis

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A brand new rooftop venue is coming to Camden just in time for summer

Tacos, margaritas and skyline views will be on offer at the new year-round restaurant and bar

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New Nightjar promises more live music and late nights

The original Nightjar — once widely thought of as the best bar in London — is getting its first sibling, in Carnaby

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The Guinness Guru and @shitlondonguinness on finding the perfect pint

Social media’s captains of stout tell David Ellis what to look out for on the hunt for a prized pour

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Thin White Duke: Bar inspired by Bowie’s controversial persona to open

Bowie’s infamous fascist-inspired character was quickly abandoned in the late Seventies

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Discount Suit Company team announce new bar Umbrella Workshop

Umbrellas are unlikely to be workshopped in the new Boundary Street spot, but cocktails will be

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Ukrainian bar Pinch launches ‘donate with drinks’ fundraiser

Cocktails will be £10, with every penny raised going to British-Ukrainian Aid

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Hangover, begone? The Standard hotel to launch nootropics cocktail bar

Mind-boosting mixology will be on the menu at this 10th-floor hangout

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The best bars for a date in London

Whether you want to curl up in one of London's most romantic hideaways or are just looking for somewhere to drink away the awkwardness, London has you covered, says David Ellis 

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David Ellis at Negroni’s: What’s in a name? Well, not what I thought

Expecting a bar with a knack for nailing Italian classics? Guess again, says David Ellis

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Swift named London’s best bar as capital dominates new ‘50 best’ list

London venues counted for half of the 50-strong ranking, including six out of the top 10

Food + Drink

A £73m shrine to Guinness is coming to Covent Garden

Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard will offer tours, limited-edition brews, an open-fire kitchen and more

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A first look at Seed Library, Mr Lyan’s first bar in three years

In a break with his typical style, Chetiyawardana will take “a lo-fi, analogue approach to bartending” at his latest venue

Restaurants

Izakaya-inspired Aubrey opens in old Bar Boulud site

The new izakaya-inspired space “will feel like you’re in a house party”, according to its owners

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I run ‘London’s best gastropub’ — it’s people that matter, not food

Guinea Grill landlord Oisin Rogers on what it takes to run to a great pub

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Guinea Grill named as London’s best pub for food at top awards

Six familiar London names made the list, but just one London spot made the top 10

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Silverleaf: The City set for new late-night bar from Milroy’s team

The bar will stay open until 2am, seven nights a week, offering a Japanese and Singaporean-influenced menu of drinks

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New LGBTQ+ bar and social space Common Counter to open on Brick Lane

The bar’s drinks menu has been designed as “a celebration of queer history”

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Banishing the booze: London’s best mocktails

Your guide to the tip-top tee-total tipples to see you through Dry January

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David Ellis, On the Sauce with ‘hair of the dog’ hangover cures

From a Rogers’ Bucks Fizz to Guinness bombed with coffee, David Ellis runs over his favourite liquid cures for a night gone too far

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David Ellis at the Drunken Butler: A great passion for golden oldies

David Ellis takes a negroni-fuelled trip back in time at this cosy Clerkenwell spot

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The Pig’s Head: ‘Pro-planet’ pub to open in Clapham Old Town

Founders Scott and Maria Hunter are looking to ensure their business is sustainable throughout

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Mister Nice and Nikita: New restaurant and club to open in Mayfair

The resurgence of Mayfair looks set to continue, with an unashamedly high-end nightclub and restaurant set to open over the coming months

Business

BrewDog reveals plans to open flagship venue at Waterloo station

The two-floor venue will come complete with a pub, pop-up food truck, cocktail bar, bowling alley and slide to get between levels

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David Ellis at Claridge’s: I’m living an increasingly silly life

David Ellis narrowly misses out on being named “last man standing” at a booze-fuelled bar crawl in one of London’s loveliest hotels

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Five classic cocktails everyone should know (and where to drink them)

London’s best bartenders teach David Ellis and Jochan Embley the five pillars of every top cocktail menu