Drink Features
CAMRA countdown to Community Pubs Month
March 21st 2012
Over 5,500 pubs signed up to participate in a new national campaign
Mint Tea Recipe
January 25th 2012
This is one of the best reasons to keep a pot of mint on your window sill! Whether you make a whole teapot or just a cupful the recipe works the same. Mint tea is a great post meal digestive...
CAMRA: ‘Community life in Britain’s suburbs under threat’
January 24th 2012
New pub closure figures out today show 16 pubs close across Britain every week.
Campari and Amarula cocktails
December 18th 2011
Bored of the usual cocktails and looking for something a little bit different this Christmas? How about using two old favourites and giving them a modern twist?
‘Spritz Up and Groom’ with Tanqueray® gin at Glorious Goodwood
July 21st 2011
This summer, if you’re heading to Glorious Goodwood to experience the ultimate in horseracing chic (26th to the 30th July 2011), make sure you visit the ‘Spritz Up and Groom’ team in the Tanqueray Bar...
What Makes A Charismatic British Pub?
April 18th 2011
As a nation we Brits can’t resist a drink or two down at the local pub; but what is it that makes a truly charismatic British pub? Is it the people, or the quirky atmosphere that makes it quintessentially British?
Love Drinks! Are You Wild About William or All About Kate (Cocktails, Of Course)!
March 11th 2011
What could be more fun than getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our fun William and Kate cocktails...
Christmas cocktail video - Brandy Blazer
December 14th 2010
This video features JJ Goodman, winner of BBC’s The Restaurant with Raymond Blanc, showing how to make a Christmas cocktail – the ‘Brandy Blazer’...
Thousands head for CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival
August 9th 2010
Thousands of people flocked to Earl’s Court last week as Hertfordshire-based CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) held its annual Great British Beer Festival.
Cheers for second Harpenden beer festival
August 2nd 2010
The Hertfordshire-based Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is celebrating the success of the second Harpenden Beer and Cider Festival.
Six Bells, St Albans, named Pub of the Year
June 21st 2010
THE Six Bells in St Michaels Street, St Albans, has been named Pub of the Year by the South Herts branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Hertfordshire county beer or wine debate
June 18th 2010
HERTFORDSHIRE county consumers are being invited to join the beer-vs-wine debate with the release of two new award-winning products.
St Ippolyts welcomes The Rusty Gun
April 13th 2010
Peter Lilley, MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, pulled a pint for The Rusty Gun, a new locally owned business and demonstrates his support for country pubs.
Camra award for Land of Liberty in Heronsgate
April 14th 2009
THE Land of Liberty, Peace and Plenty at Heronsgate has been named Pub of the Year by the Watford and District branch of the Campaign for Real Ale
Gold award for Harpenden wine maker
January 8th 2009
HARPENDEN-based Islay Kennedy is celebrating after a sparkling wine she created received a gold award for the second year at the prestigious International Effervescents du Monde Competition
A wine for all seasons in Braughing
August 18th 2008
Internet marketing is proving a best seller for a Braughing-based husband and wife team. Richard Cawthorne reports
Tastings galore at the Cowper Arms in Cole Green
June 11th 2008
A BEER tasting evening on June 5 and a wine tasting on July 17 are among special events this summer at the Cowper Arms in Cole Green, Hertford
Top award for Cellar Door in St Albans
May 8th 2008
A ST Albans company has been named Independent Wine Retailer of the Year in the 2008 Drinks Retailing Association awards.
Que Pasa opens in Watford and Hitchin
November 20th 2007
HITCHIN and Watford have both welcomed Mediterranean flavours with the opening of two new Que Pasa bars.
Refurbishment for The Cowper Arms, Hertford
September 9th 2007
The Cowper Arms has benefited from a £450,000 refurbishment
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