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Destinations

Why are Barcelona's restaurants turning away solo diners?

Local people are becoming increasingly frustrated by restaurants looking to maximise profits from tourists during the busy summer season.

08/08/2023

Food and Drink

Fancy drinking in the style of James Bond?

A London fixture going back to 1931, London's Dorchester Hotel has undergone several changes, which will continue throughout the year, and has recently unveiled The Vesper Bar.

18/03/2023

USA

Sports Bra: This bar in the US is only showing women's sports

The bar's specific selling point came as a result of its owner Jenny Nguyen realising bars in North America tend to show men playing sports exclusively.

22/08/2022

South Africa

Three arrests after mysterious deaths of 21 people in South Africa

Authorities are still investigating the causes of death, two weeks after the tragedy.

13/07/2022

South Africa

Mass shooting at Soweto bar leaves 15 dead, say South African police

Police are investigating reports that a group of men shot randomly at bar goers late at night. "They came in and shot at people who were having fun," said a police commander.

10/07/2022

Destinations

Three hidden garden cafes to beat the heat at the Venice Biennale

These garden cafés offer picturesque settings and respite from the heat for visitors to Venice this summer.

24/05/2022

Italy

Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee

The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

18/05/2022

Culture news

Is needle-spiking spreading across the European club scene?

Reports of needle-spiking are emerging from French nightclubs, months after a wave of attacks were reported in the UK.

12/05/2022

Bulgaria

Rum, gin or... COVID shot? Bulgaria bar bids to boost vaccination rate

The bar is the only place in Bulgaria where people do not need a health certificate to get in, but leave with one after getting the jab.

23/12/2021

Living

This oral historian is telling the story of how our alcohol is made

Shanna Farrell has visited distillers across the world to discover the impact alcoholic spirits are having on the planet.

22/10/2021

Stays

London’s new late night lounge is a sexy spot for cocktail lovers

We spent an evening in London’s new late night cocktail bar. Here’s our verdict.

20/10/2021

Travel News

World famous rum bar destroyed in London flash floods

Heavy rain early this week saw water cause catastrophic damage to Trailer Happiness on Portobello Road.

16/07/2021

Experiences

A guide to some of the most off the beaten track bars in the world

These are some of the world’s most remote bars and pubs, from Antarctica to Hong Kong.

18/06/2021

Destinations

Things to do in locked down Paris

Here's our guide to the empty streets of Paris while France remains under tight coronavirus restrictions.

03/01/2021

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Spain: British anti-Brexit bar throws mock EU goodbye party

Britons living in Spain throw a "celebration-commiseration" after the end of the Brexit transition period. Many voted to remain in the EU and express their disappointment in leaving the 27-nation partnership.

02/01/2021

World

Sweden introduces alcohol curfew as 'superspreader events' are curbed

As outbreaks often begin in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor settings, how important is the closure of pubs & restaurants in curbing the spread of COVID-19?

20/11/2020

Germany

Berlin bar shutdown: 'No time to party' says mayor as virus cases rise

Bars and restaurants must close by 11pm from Saturday, but the industry has slammed a 'disastrous' move for business.

10/10/2020

Belgium

'Make mine a double': Belgium launches Helpy Hour to support bars

Two drinks for the price of one is so pre-pandemic. Now it's time for one for the cost of two, according to the Belgian Federation of Cafés

05/06/2020

Germany

Germany shootings: What we know about the Hanau attacks

Police say a suspect has been found dead after nine people were killed at two shisha bars in the city near Frankfurt.

20/02/2020

Germany

Racism and far-right threat 'very high' in Germany, says minister

"The threat posed by far-right extremism, anti-Semitism and racism is very high in Germany," Seehofer told reporters.

20/02/2020