New Humble Grape Wine Bar Opening in London

Humble Grape is opening its second bar, the first in Battersea, on Fleet Street in London. The second bar is aiming to be a more luxurious, up-market venue. Both an independent wine shop and wine bar, Humble Grape has a frequently changed wine list so there’s always something new and interesting to try. They seek…

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Vignarosa Italian Sparkling Wine

The story of Vignarosa begins in eastern Veneto, Italy, the hills where the leading Italian wine was born: Prosecco. The Treviso Hills are known for producing quality wines with passion and experimentation. The Vignarosa estate dates back 200 years, to the Napoleonic era. In 1970, under the leadership of Attilio Scotton, the family transformed the…

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Bottomless Bubbly Brunches in London

Bottomless brunches are becoming more popular in the capital, usually offered in bars and restaurants during the weekend. Many venues offer the option to add unlimited Prosecco (or Champagne or cocktails) with a set brunch menu. There are loads to try, here’s just a few! Flesh & Buns Japanese cuisine. Covent Garden. Styled after a Japanese post-work…

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Gin & Fizz, New Bar in Leicestershire

Market Harborough has a new bar called Gin & Fizz, it is Leicestershire’s first gin bar serving sparkling wine and locally-produced spirits. The waterside bar is located at the canal basin off Leicester Road above the Waterfront Restaurant. As well as gin, it will serve a range of cocktails and sparkling wines. The Waterfront Restaurant already serves a…

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Interview with the Bubble Bros

Joe and Ben, the Bubble Bros have a van, a 3-wheeled Piaggio Ape, imported from Italy which has been lovingly converted into a unique little Prosecco bar. The van and the Bubble Bros are available for weddings and garden parties as well as festivals and events. The on-tap bubbles come by the barrel and are…

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Manchester Pub Becomes Luxury Champagne & Cocktail Bar

A new Champagne & Cocktail bar called Dice Lounge has taken over a former pub in the Levenshulme area of Manchester. Previously The Railway pub, it’s been refurbished into a fancy venue with leather seats, modern decor and a VIP area. It’s located at the heart of Levenshulme where there is little other nightlife nearby, so it could bring a…

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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Dolloway Terrace

The newly opened Dolloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury Hotel can transform with the seasons from an indoor garden to alfresco dining thanks to its convertible roof. It’s a cosy, garden-style bar & restaurant, with flowers, hedges and plants. Fully heated in winter, it offers the peace and charm of a secluded secret garden, even when…

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Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Wedding Day

If you’re organising your own bubbly for your wedding venue, it can be a daunting task deciding which one to choose from the thousands available. Going traditional with Champagne is always a reliable option, but if you’re on a budget or want to try something different, there are plenty of other fantastic sparkling wines to suit your needs. Cava, Crémant…

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Champagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?

Champagne Prosecco or Cava Summer Days

With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times. The ‘terroir’ (soil, climate, geography) affects the outcome of a sparkling wine. Different wines use different types and blends of grape (such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Glera etc…). Another major factor is the production method…

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