We're giving you the chance to win back the value of your meal - every time you dine this month!

Drinks masterclasses and experiences 2026

Across the UK there are varied drinks experiences, each of them offering a distinct blend of flavour, culture, and social engagement. Whether you’re a connoisseur searching for the next hot thing, a newbie looking to learn some cocktail skills, or simply looking for a fun activity to do with friends, we’ve collected some of the best drinks experiences out there. Food and restaurants get a lot of attention, but sometimes there’s nothing better than a cold gin and tonic. And trust us, it’ll taste even better after an informative distillery tour describing all of the botanicals and technical expertise involved.

Across the country, from the stills of Scotland to orchards of Cornwall, there are drink experiences of every type and description. If you’ve got a nose for wine, you’ll find myriad tastings led by leading sommeliers. Vineyard tours offer an immersive journey into the world of the wine-making process and allow you to stroll through lush vineyards. Alternatively, tastings at well-known restaurants can provide insider insights so you can impress future dinner party guests with pairings and recommendations. If you’re looking for a more eclectic experience, pop-up bars present themed cocktails and inventive tipples often in trendy restaurants and unique venues.

The Champagne Rooftop at The Stafford
Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The Champagne Rooftop at The Stafford

Drink Experience - The American Bar at The Stafford

Perched above the streets of Mayfair, The Champagne Rooftop at The Stafford offers panoramic views across London's skyline, including The London Eye, The Shard and Westminster Abbey. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, the rooftop provides a peaceful retreat above the city, serving Champagne, sparkling wines and seasonal cocktails alongside light summer dishes and signature American Bar favourites.

Walk-ins are welcome.

From now until 29 August, Wednesday-Saturday | 4pm- 8pm

From 19 Aug until 22 Aug

More Details
£40 An Evening with Passagem Wines, Kit Weaver, Anna & Paul
Thu, 20 Aug 2026

An Evening with Passagem Wines, Kit Weaver, Anna & Paul

Drink Experience - Fourth Church

Join us for a special evening celebrating the wines of Passagem, hosted by Kit Weaver of Quinta de la Rosa and Passagem alongside Anna and Paul.


Kit’s family’s roots in the Douro stretch back more than 200 years. The family has been producing and shipping Port since the early 19th century and today owns Quinta de la Rosa, one of the valley's most respected estates. With a lifetime immersed in the wines of the Douro, Kit brings a wealth of knowledge, stories and passion for the region.

 
The Passagem project was born from a desire to showcase another side of the Douro. A collaboration between the Bergqvist family and acclaimed winemaker Jorge Moreira, Passagem focuses on expressive, elegant still wines from old vineyards in the Douro Superior.

 
Throughout the evening, we'll explore one of Portugal's most captivating wine regions, tasting four exceptional Passagem wines from the Douro Superior; the wild, dramatic eastern reaches of the Douro Valley, where some of the country's finest still wines are now being crafted.

 
We'll also delve into the region's rich history as the birthplace of Port, discovering how this remarkable landscape continues to produce world-class wines in every style.
Your ticket includes a guided tasting of four Passagem wines, with insight into the unique terroir of the Douro Superior, the story behind the Passagem project, and plenty of opportunity to ask questions along the way.


Throughout the evening, our full à la carte menu will be available, alongside a selection of special dishes inspired by some of the dishes tasted by Anna on her recent trip there, created exclusively for the event.


Whether you're already a fan of Portuguese wines or looking to discover why the Douro is one of Europe's most exciting wine regions, we'd love you to join us for an informal evening of great wine, delicious food and good conversation.

Book Here
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 21 Aug 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 21 Aug until 22 Aug

More Details
£55 Hidden Gems of the East
Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Hidden Gems of the East

Drink Experience - Ni Fon Kitchen

Hosted by Ni Fon Kitchen in collaboration with Pandemonium Wines and Wibe, this exclusive tasting experience is designed for curious food lovers, wine enthusiasts and anyone looking to discover something truly different.

Capacity: up to 30 guests

Full Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 28 Aug 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 28 Aug until 29 Aug

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 04 Sep 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 4 Sep until 5 Sep

More Details
£75 What to Drink... Rosé Masterclass
Thu, 10 Sep 2026

What to Drink... Rosé Masterclass

Drinks Masterclass - The Chelsea Townhouse

Join us on 10 September in the elegant Garden Room at The Chelsea Townhouse for What to Drink... Rosé, an exclusive wine masterclass led by Patrick Schmitt MW, internationally renowned wine expert and Editor-in-Chief of the acclaimed wine publication the drinks business.

Discover the world of rosé through a carefully curated tasting of exceptional wines from leading producers around the globe. Exploring a variety of styles, regions and winemaking techniques, Patrick will share expert insights into one of the wine industry's most versatile and increasingly celebrated categories.

The tasting will be accompanied by a selection of artisan cheeses and charcuterie, creating a relaxed and engaging evening in the intimate surroundings of the Garden Room.

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before.

Book Here
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 11 Sep 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 11 Sep until 12 Sep

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 18 Sep 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 18 Sep until 19 Sep

More Details
 A Trip through Southern Italy - Wine Dinner
Thu, 24 Sep 2026

A Trip through Southern Italy - Wine Dinner

Drink Experience - 36 on the Quay

Italy - `Enotria’ - the Land of the Vine is almost an endless tapestry of vineyards throughout its length but while the likes of Barolo, Chianti and Valpolicella in the north of Italy are justifiably world famous the wines of the southern Italy are much less well known.

However recent years have seen a recognition of just what the south of Italy can produce and now regions such as Puglia, Sicily and Campania are making wines that are competing for attention with their more illustrious northern cousins.

There is a wealth of indigenous grape varieties in the south and a range of styles that make these regions so endlessly fascinating.
So come and join Alistair Gibson of Heritage Cellars who has selected some of his favourite wines from the region to accompany a 4 course Southern Italian influenced menu devised by Chef Gary Pearce and his team, this should be a wonderful evening to enjoy a taste of Southern Italy.

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 25 Sep 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 25 Sep until 26 Sep

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 02 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 2 Oct until 3 Oct

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 09 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 9 Oct until 10 Oct

More Details
Free Antinori Fine Wine Tasting
Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Antinori Fine Wine Tasting

Drink Experience - Shambles Restaurant Wine Bar Teddington

Antinori Fine Wine Lunch

Join us for an exclusive afternoon celebrating one of Italy’s greatest wine families. Enjoy a four-course seasonal Italian menu paired with exceptional Antinori wines, including Tignanello and Cervaro della Sala, guided by an Antinori Brand Ambassador.

Saturday 10 October 2026
13.00 / £150.00 
SHAMBLES restaurant & winebar
83-85 High Street, Teddington, Greater London, TW11 8HG

Hosted by SHAMBLES restaurant & winebar, winners of Best Wine List at the UK Italian Awards 2026.

Only a limited number of places are available. Reserve your table online and enjoy an exclusive four-course lunch paired with some of Italy’s finest wines.

Full Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 16 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 16 Oct until 17 Oct

More Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 23 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 23 Oct until 24 Oct

More Details
£450 Experience the Elegance of Pol Roger Champagne at The Glenturret Lalique
Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Experience the Elegance of Pol Roger Champagne at The Glenturret Lalique

Drink Experience - The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant

Join us on Saturday 24th October at The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant for an exclusive dining experience celebrating the heritage, craftsmanship and prestige of Pol Roger Champagne.

Enjoy a curated dinner menu by Executive Chef Mark Donald, paired with rare and exceptional cuvées, including bottles sourced directly from Pol Roger cellars and a spectacular 900cl Salmanazar.

Founded in 1849 and celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2024, Pol Roger remains one of Champagne's most revered family-owned houses. Awarded a Royal Warrant to supply Champagne to His Majesty King Charles III, the house is internationally recognised for its unwavering commitment to quality, a philosophy shared by The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant team.

Full Details
£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 30 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails and a live DJ available until midnight. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

From 30 Oct until 31 Oct

More Details
Hogmanay Lunch - Thursday 31st December 2026
Thu, 31 Dec 2026

Hogmanay Lunch - Thursday 31st December 2026

Drinks Masterclass - The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant

Celebrate the final moments of the year in exceptional style with our exclusive Hogmanay Lunch on Thursday 31st December 2026.

Whether gathering with friends or family, this is the perfect way to begin your New Year’s celebrations. Delight in an exquisite dining experience crafted by our Two Michelin-starred culinary team, where every dish showcases precision, creativity, and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Raise a glass to the year ahead in our elegant Lalique Bar, where a curated selection of festive cocktails, rare spirits, and distinguished wines awaits.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of indulgence, celebration, and refined hospitality as we welcome the New Year together.

Find out more

Drinks experiences in the UK, like the drinks scene itself, are constantly evolving. More and more, experiences involve a sustainability element, from natural orange wine tastings to small-batch beer nights and artisanal spirits tours. Non-alcoholic drink experiences are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, catering to a broader audience. You’ll also find experiences with a little bit more fun thrown into the mix, often involving a theme with theatrical presentation. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado, or simply curious about your favourite libations, take a stroll through the options to discover the rich tapestry of drinks experiences.