Drink Features
Moorhouse - the Burnley brewer going for the female market
May 15th 2012
It was once small beer in the brewing industry but this Burnley business is booming. Now they are going for the female market, writes Martin Pilkington
Pendleton's The Swan With Two Necks pub commended by CAMRA
May 8th 2012
A Pendleton pub has been named one of the finest in the country, as Paul Mackenzie reports Photography by Kirsty Thompson
J Atkinson & Co - the Lancaster coffee company celebrating 175 years
February 10th 2012
Food and drink writer Philippa James meets a Lancaster couple who are brewing very nicely
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...
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...
Greenalls - more than two centuries of gin making in Lancashire
December 12th 2011
Joanne Moore is the world’s only female master gin distiller and she’s based in Lancashire, giving a modern twist to a 250 year old spirit. Martin Pilkington reports
Lake District Good Brewery Guide
September 2nd 2011
The Lake District has the highest concentration of small breweries anywhere in Britain. Here’s a selection you might like to try
Kendal joins the Lake District micro-brewery movement with The Brew House at Burgundy’s
September 2nd 2011
The Lake District is Britain’s micro-brewery capital and now Kendal has hopped on the bandwagon, writes Mike Glover
The UK's most northerly vineyard is up for sale in Bolton-le-Sands
August 8th 2011
A rare vintage is up for sale in Bolton-le-Sands – the UK’s most northerly vineyard. Holly Blackwell reports Photography by John Cocks
‘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...
Blackburn’s Three Bs brewery takes over historic pub
June 6th 2011
Blackburn’s Three Bs Brewery is enjoying success by the pint. John Lenehan paid a visit
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?
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?
Robinsons Brewery - A strong northern heritage
April 15th 2011
With an impressive lineage stretching from the 1838 when William Robinson purchased the Unicorn Inn in Stockport, Robinsons Brewery has a strong heritage both in brewing and pub tenancy.
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...
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’...
Russian tea shop in Bacup, Lancashire
May 26th 2010
Siberian Olga Penney has just opened a Russian tea room in Lancashire. Will it be a nice little urner, asks Emma Mayoh
Masons Arms in Cartmel Fell, Cumbria receives top five award (with audio)
January 16th 2010
One of our ancient inns has been named as one of the top five in the country. Just what makes it so special?
The sweet smell of success for Lancaster coffee shop
November 2nd 2009
Sue and Ian Steel took over historic J Atkinson and Co and now want to turn the city into Britain's answer to coffee heaven, Seattle.
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