Wimbledon Gets Full Chapter In Latest Drinking Guide
Win a signed copy of 'Londonist Drinks A Spirited Guide to London Libation'
After years of exhaustive research, the renowned platform Londonist are sharing their expert drinking knowledge about the city in Londonist Drinks: A Spirited Guide to London Libation to be published by AA Publishing on 3rd October and the pubs of Wimbledon have earned a whole chapter to themselves as Londonist’s drinking buddies, Deserter, have selflessly devoted their lives to
a never-ending pub crawl and in this book they follow the
footsteps of Wimbledon’s legendary boozehound, Oliver Reed.
Londonist Drinks: A Spirted Guide to London Libation is the go-to guide to London’s drinking scene and the city’s rich drinking history – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. From pub crawls soaked in history and curious cocktail recipes, to the best bars from the pages of fiction, Londonist Drinks is carefully curated by the expert editors and contributors of Londonist, the renowned news, reviews and events platform.
For London’s mighty hipster population, there’s a roundup of the best bars in railway arches (what hipster doesn’t appreciate exposed brick), the little-known, tucked away drinking spots serving the best overseas drinks (try Ethiopian honey wine in Camberwell or Hindu lassi in Neasdon), and a roundup of London brewed drinks from Sake fermented in Peckham to vodka made in Hackney Downs, amongst many more hipster friendly drinking guides.
For culture vultures there’s a roundup of pub theatres, the best pub quizzes for film buffs, brain boxes and music lovers alike, a guide to pubs named after fictional characters and the best pubs that channel Charles Dickens.
For non-drinkers, there’s a roundup of the best places to drink when you’re not drinking. From a zero proof drinks menu at Book Club in Shoreditch, where to find the tastiest mocktails and the best alcohol-free restaurants offering delectable dry tipples, as well as the best hot-chocolate, tea and coffee spots.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, there are revelatory facts about the history of pubs (which weren’t just used for drinking), the best bars in former public toilets, a look back at London’s fatal beer flood in 1814 and a roundup of the candidates for London’s oldest pub.
The book is packed full of hand-drawn maps and vibrantly coloured drawings from up-and-coming and established illustrators based in the UK. The ideal gift for fans of Tired of London, Tired of Life by David Thomas Jones, Londonist Drinks will inspire a whole host of inventive days and evenings out, fun drinks recipes to try at home and is the perfect armchair read thanks to its wealth of whimsical historical knowledge.
Renowned for getting under the skin of the city, Londonist are a team of writers who find the best of London and beyond. Now for the first time in book form, the editors and contributors are proud to present a guide to London libation following years of exhaustive research. Written with a well-informed wit and enough esoteric information to spark every Londoner and non-Londoner’s interest in the capital alike, there is something for everyone in Londonist Drinks.
WimbledonSW19.com has asigned copy for one lucky member to win. Email your answer* to editor@wimbledonsw19.com by noon on 2nd October * Please include your address for delivery of the book |
Not lucky enough to win a copy? You can buy either book at Waterstones on The Broadway or on Amazon from 3rd October 2019 - paperback £16.99
September 17, 2019