According to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) UK Brewery Tracker, the rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025. In these first six months, ...

This autumn, Vagabond Wines is set to open a new location in Brighton’s Duke Street, its second bar outside London.

Rowan Hooper’s new book, Togetherness, is a fascinating study of symbiosis, what he calls a “neglected silo” of scientific ...

Wine GB has said that it is “optimistic” about the size and quality of the UK harvest, in response to speculation about this year’s crop. Producers across the country are currently reporting healthy ...

Influential UK wine writer Matthew Jukes died on Thursday (6 August) in Portugal, aged 58. Matthew, whose award-winning career spanned journalism, judging, authoring books and presenting wine events, ...

The Quality Food & Drink Awards (QFDA) has relaunched its alcoholic drinks section for 2026, aiming to recognise excellence ...

As changing regulations, sustainability issues and new technology continue to impact on consumers’ lives, Harpers canvassed ...

Scotland’s largest whisky trail, Whisky Week, is set to return on 20 August, with more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh participating. The festival will involve a rolling ...

Next up in our annual summer Q&A is Paul Morgan owner of dynamic Brighton wine hub Fourth and Church. Here he reflects on the ...

Iconic St James’s venue Quaglino’s is set to reopen its doors on 7 October 2026 after a significant restoration by new owners ...