Opinion | Alcohol is bad for you in any quantity, new study says. How are we to know what health advice to believe any more?

It is impossible to know what’s healthy and unhealthy any more. Foods are so often vilified and then redeemed, suddenly going from zero to hero and back again. Eggs, milk, butter and pork all used to be deemed ingredients too high in fat or excessive cholesterol and we were told we should limit our intake. … Read more

I took a sleeper train through North Korea. Here’s what it was like and the things that surprised me most (including how ‘boozy’ the journey was and a girl band playing at a restaurant)

The destination for the train was officially Pyongyang, but the ticket might just as well have said ‘alternate reality’. Because that’s what adventure blogger Anthony Middleton said he found when he arrived in the North Korean capital via the Pyongyang Express from China. During his four-day stay he witnessed a bizarre mass synchronised dance, an … Read more

Heineken swaps pints for PHONES with the launch of a ‘back to basics’ mobile that’s missing two key features

HEINEKEN is swapping pints for phones launching its very own no-thrills mobile phone. The beloved beer maker has come up with a nostalgia-tripping flip phone that’s deliberately missing two crucial features – notably there are no apps. 3 A limited number of handsets are being given awayCredit: Heineken 3 No internet and no appsCredit: Heineken … Read more

Bar pros share the clever way to make DIY boozy cocktails during a flight…without breaking the rules

BAR experts have revealed how you can make DIY boozy cocktails while on a flight without breaking any rules. A group of six experienced bartenders and restaurants shared their recommendations for the best mile-high tipples – and the snacks to go with them – with Food & Wine. 1 Bar experts have shared how to … Read more

Four European cities you can find pints of beer for less than £2

IF you’re looking for a holiday destination where a boozy break won’t break the bank, you’re in luck. A recent study found four cities that have direct flights from the UK where you can find a pint of beer under £2. 5 Beer lovers can still find pints for less than £2 in EuropeCredit: Alamy … Read more

Mary Berry’s grown up chocolate cake is a delicious boozy dessert

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and line the tray bake tin with nonstick baking paper. Combine the cocoa powder and boiling water in a large bowl, stirring to mix. Add in remaining ingredients and whisk using an electric whisk for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Pour the mix into the tin and … Read more

More than 260,000 pints of bootleg beer nabbed at Scots port in ‘Black Market boom’

MORE than 260,000 pints of bootleg beer has been nabbed at a Scots port — amid alarm over a surge in black market booze. Campaigners claim the seizures prove the SNP Government’s minimum unit pricing policy for alcohol is failing. 2 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suspected illicit beer following a joint operation with Police … Read more

California bars will offer drug testing devices to stop drink spiking

A new law will require many establishments that serve booze in California to provide drug test tools and post signage warning about drink spiking, starting July 1 this year. The measure, AB1310, requires establishments with a Type 48 liquor license – granted to bars and nightclubs, without a requirement to serve food  – to offer patrons drug … Read more

Map reveals countries with the cheapest BEER including 25p pint as thirsty Brits jet off on Easter holidays

A MAP has revealed the countries with the cheapest beer. An outstanding new study has found that thirsty Brits could jet off to a destination where a pint will only cost them a measly 25p. 2 The top 10 cheapest locations for a pint have been revealedCredit: Alamy 2 And if that country doesn’t appeal … Read more

Baileys announces new limited-edition flavour and recipe – ‘I can’t wait to try’

While you can get your hands on a bottle in some bars and restaurants already it is also available to buy from thebar.com. However, if you want to buy it in person you’ll have to until April 1st when it’s available to purchase from Sainsbury’s, COOP, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Amazon. Please drink responsibly. But … Read more