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As if August wasn't hot enough already, here's your rundown of the best boozy happenings in London. Cocktails served in parrots, a boozy competition where you're the judge, Kendall Jenner Margaritas for under a tenner and a Press For Idris button... August, you're turning up the HEAT. What: If blooms, bubbles and banging Japanese cuisine is your vibe, then baby, do we have a treat for you.

Nothing soaks up a heavy night like a big fat roast Hawksmoor Air Street The King of all roasts! These guys are the biggest meatheads in town which means that the Hawksmoor roast is probably the best the goddamn city’s got to offer. They cook their beef on charcoal and serve it with duck fat potatoes, bone marrow and all the rest of that roast-y goodness but if you’re feeling less carnivorous then this Hawksmoor specialises in seafood so take a look at those lobsters.

London doesn’t cool down when the leaves drop – it gets hotter. From drop dead gorgeous hotel bars that are worth flexing the plastic for to a rock n' roll dive bar with a Buzz Ball vending machine, it's all here baby. Perched high above Grosvenor Square, Eagle Bar is the new jewel in The Chancery Rosewood’s crown. Designed for Mayfair nights that don’t do “low key”, it’s all velvet banquettes and a soundtrack of vinyl spun late into the night.

Less Euro trash, more Euro FLASH Book a cabana, order a bottle of rosé and cancel your flight home. Who says you need a passport to get your toes in the sand and a banging Paloma in your hand? Rockwater is bringing a taste of California cool to the UK’s south coast. It’s all about rooftop sunsets, sea views and spritzes from morning 'til moonrise. Start your day with paddleboarding or beach yoga then settle in for oysters and cocktails from their epic Sky Bar.

Tucked inside Brown’s Hotel is The Donovan Bar; green velvet booths, vintage black & white Terence Donovan photography - this place is Mayfair’s low-lit love letter to classic cocktails. So when they launch a new cocktail menu called Our Way, that’s reimagining the classics they're famous for, we pay attention.

With so many extraordinary bars and restaurants opening on all over the globe from London to Mexico City the industry is on fire right now. It’s not just all things new but teams doing takeovers, awards shining the spotlight, bucket-list bar visits (we’re looking at you Library By The Sea) and iconic hotspots that are getting a new lease of life. Anna Sebastian, Hospitality Consultant & Founder of Celebrate Her I’m really excited about Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.

All About Reyka Vodka Crafted in the land of fire and ice, Reyka Vodka is pure Icelandic perfection. Handcrafted in small batches, it’s filtered through ancient lava rocks and made with glacial spring water so pure it puts the rest to shame. The secret? A rare copper still that gives Reyka its signature crisp, clean, and smooth taste. Every sip is like a breath of fresh Icelandic air – bold, refreshing, and just a little bit wild.

All About The Balvenie From field to bottle, The Balvenie is the epitome of craftsmanship. Produced in Speyside by William Grant & Sons, this iconic distillery has been perfecting the art of single malts since 1886. Unique among Scotch whiskies, The Balvenie remains committed to five rare crafts: it grows its own barley, malts traditionally, and maintains both a cooperage and coppersmiths onsite. This dedication results in its signature honeyed character across all expressions.

All about Takamaka Rum Takamaka Extra Noir is a bold, full-bodied rum from the Seychelles, crafted with love by the d’Offay brothers as part of their St André Series. This exceptional rum blends rich Creole heritage with bold, innovative techniques, offering sweet undertones, oak spice, and a touch of tropical funk – perfect for cocktails like the Noir & Stormy. A sip of this, and you’re on island time – no passport needed.

All About KAY Sake Forget tradition—KAY Sake redefines what sake can be. It’s doing its own thing and we’re into it. Born in Niigata, where pristine waters and clean air create next level brewing conditions, this gluten-free, sulphite-free aperitif is crafted for curious palates. It’s smooth and versatile enough to enjoy neat (we love it neat), on the rocks, or mixed into the most adventurous cocktails. When it comes to adventurous cocktails they don’t do it better than at Nightjar.