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Where to lose the booze in Ireland (but still have fun)
Whether it’s green beer, a drop of Irish whiskey or a pot of poitín, having a drink on St Patrick’s Day (or anytime really in Ireland) is considered the norm. And while far be it from us to be thinking about not drinking while in the haze of St. Patrick’s Days (it’s a weekend, really, not a day), it does happen we’re told. MORE
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Damn straight! Crooked pub gets second life
The owners of a quirky 18th century British pub unlawfully bulldozed after a mysterious fire last year have been ordered by a local council to rebuild it – and to stick to its original, lopsided dimensions. MORE
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‘Illicit whisky’ and dream drams at London’s Síbín
“Hidden in plain sight behind a secret door,” and situated in one of London's most historic and cherished buildings, the Síbín whisky bar has launched a global “Whisky Passport” designed to take patrons on a flavour journey beyond the British capital with some of the world’s best vintages. MORE
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A snap-‘shot’ of the world’s best bars
Recently we reported that Barcelona bar Sips was named the “World’s Best Bar” for 2023 in the annual 50 Best ranking sponsored by Perrier. But with 49 other entries and a host of other unique cocktail-related categories, there is plenty more to tell, such as which establishment finished second. MORE
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Barcelona bar is world’s best
The World's 50 Best Bars 2023 List is out and Barcelona bar Sips has taken top honours. It’s the second time an establishment from Spanish city has taken the top spot in as many years, following Paradiso's triumph in 2022. MORE
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Guinness set to open site in London Covent Garden
Guinness will soon have a new home in the heart of London. Work is underway at ‘Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard,’ which is located near Neal Street in Covent Garden. The 4,600-sq.-metre microbrewery will build on the success of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and the opening of Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh in 2021. MORE
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4 iconic spots to drink rum in Jamaica
National Rum Day may be Aug. 16, but every day is rum day in Jamaica, with travellers able to sip the rich, molasses-based liquor all year round courtesy of a host of classic distillers and in a variety of locations – from simple road-side bars to historic sugar plantations. MORE
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The Royal York’s storied Library Bar
Cocktails (and swank cocktail bars) are all the rage, from a new Harry Potter-themed space in London to the iconic long bar at Raffles in Singapore, home of the Singapore Sling, and thousands in between. In Toronto, near the top of the list is always the Library Bar at the Royal York Hotel. MORE
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Where in the world to find a cheap pint (it’s not Canada)
A British company whose mission is “to help people all over the world make better financial decisions” – and what could be more important than finding cheap beer? – has deduced that the average cost of a pint in Canada is about $3.68 (£1.98) more than the global average. MORE
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13 lucky places to have a Red Stripe in Jamaica
Red Stripe, Jamaica’s famed beer, is synonymous the island. Its smooth yet zesty taste, served chilled in iconic stubby bottles, reminds drinkers of the genuinely vibrant yet calming spirit of the island and its inhabitants. Moreover, the logo adorns all manner of souvenirs that are carried by tourists to destinations around the world. MORE
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Iconic San Fran brewery weighed down by history
San Francisco’s iconic Anchor Brewing Company – dubbed “the birthplace of craft beer” – says it is shutting down for good. The 127-year-old brewing company, known as a trailblazer of craft beers, announced it would close after years of declining sales and tough economic conditions. The tap room will remain open until the end of the month. MORE
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Philly bars hit new heights
It is rooftop bar season in Philadelphia and there's nothing quite like taking in the stunning views atop the City of Brotherly Love’s best drinking and dining establishments with a bite to eat and a drink in hand. MORE
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Mellow yellow on Granville Island
Vancouver is certainly known for its bridges, but the one we’re most enamoured of is Bridges restaurant and patio, found on Granville Island, overlooking fabulous False Creek, the city skyline, and the mountains of the north shore. MORE
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New rooftop bar an oasis in L.A.
La Lo La Rooftop is an ethereal, sophisticated oasis high above the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Located on the 34th floor of the recently debuted AC Hotel Downtown LA, the expansive wraparound rooftop, which spans almost 410 sq. m., provides an intimate setting for both visitors and locals. MORE
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Carnival reveals top margaritas on Cinco de Mayo
Carnival knows margaritas. After all, the cruise line says it will serve over 15,000 of incomparable frozen cocktails on its ships fleetwide today alone. With this mind, and in celebration of Cinco de Mayo (that’s May 5!), Carnival has revealed its top five most-ordered tequila-based concoctions from its Mexican-inspired BlueIguana Tequila Bar. MORE
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Santé to Quebec’s booming beer culture
While Quebec is already well-known for its refined gins and wine, the province’s craft beer scene is booming too. With over 150 microbreweries, several summer beer festivals, and a special passport to help promote beer tourism, the province has plenty to offer craft beer-lovers. MORE
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England’s oldest hotel a prism to the past
While most of Britain will be celebrating the coronation of King Charles III this spring, the quaint Cotswold town of Malmesbury will also be looking back over a thousand years to another other milestone: the crowning of the first king of Britain – Athelstone, who is today the town’s most famous son. MORE
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Whiskey set to flow again in Belfast
Belfast’s first distillery in a century will soon open its doors in a historic converted prison, courtesy of the Belfast Distillery Co., which is on a “mission” to bring whiskey distilling back to the Northern Irish city. MORE
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For whom the mojito tolls
I'll be honest, I don't really get the Ernest Hemingway cult in Cuba (or elsewhere), but if you’re like a lot of visitors to Havana, at some point you'll attempt to stop by the Old Town venue most commonly known as “the Hemingway bar,” otherwise known as La Bodeguita del Medio. MORE
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St. Kitts launches rum certification course
St. Kitts is launching a distinctive, first-of-its-kind "Kittitian RumMaster" program for both rum aficionados and other visitors simply wanting to learn more about the island’s historic spirit, while also getting a taste of Kittitian culture and history. MORE