AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe Best Champagnes for 2024, According to Esquire's Wine Expertsverified_publisherEsquire - Millie West and Eleanor FieldFrom Ruinart to Pol Roger, these are the vintages you'll find in our wine cellar this year There’s a reason why champagne is such a celebratory staple; a certified party-starter and foolproof gift for the man who has everything, a glass of fizz always feels decadent. But there’s a lot at stake when …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatar3 days agoThe New London Restaurant Openings to Book This Weekverified_publisherEsquire - Mir and a Collinge, Nick Pope, Alex Bilmes and Charlie TeasdaleCelebrate the capital's culinary expansiveness one dish at a time No doubt about it, London's boiled-turnips-for-tea reputation is now ancient history and you can eat well and widely. Our own very begrudgingly conducted research shows that international diversity is greater than ever, boasting more …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThese Are The 11 Best World Whiskies To Try in 2024verified_publisherEsquire - Millie West and Eleanor FieldFrom complex Japanese grain whiskies to savoury Swedish single malts, explore our top rated picks No longer restricted to the whisky-making motherlands of Scotland and Ireland, it’s now possible to find a first-rate dram produced in just about all corners of the earth. Buoyed by the success of …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe 39 Best Restaurants in London for 2024verified_publisherEsquire - Alex Bilmes, Nick Pope, Charlie Teasdale and Laura Martin and Mir and a CollingeWe've rounded up the capital's finest eating establishments, from long-standing favourites to new openings The London restaurant scene, once a gastronomic punchline, has never been more diverse or delicious – and it’s also never been more in need of your help. The impact of the pandemic has been …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatar25 of the Best Rums To Drink in 2024verified_publisherEsquire - Stacey Smith, Millie West and Eleanor FieldExpert-approved white, dark and spiced rums for daquiris, mojitos and straight-up sipping This article was updated in March 2024 to reflect the latest prices and deals. If you ask us, rum is one of the most underrated spirits going. It’s not just sailor’s grog, or an ingredient for your piña colada …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatar29 of the Best Gins To Buy, According to Expertsverified_publisherEsquire - Stacey Smith, Millie West and Eleanor FieldWhile we’re all for sticking to the classics when it comes to, say, linen shirts or Quentin Tarantino films, if you’re yet to venture far from that trusty bottle of Gordon’s when it comes to your G&T... well, we’re not angry, just disappointed. Looking for a new libation to add to your bar cart in …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe Best Tequilas For SippingThis Springverified_publisherEsquire - Stacey Smith, Millie West and Eleanor FieldThere's currently up to 50% off some of our top-scoring tequilas in the Amazon spring sale Tequila is everywhere right now; so much so, that it’s backed to become the fastest growing spirit category in the UK, with total sales up by 9% in 2023 and Selfridges reporting bottles flying off the shelves, …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe Great British Pub Might Be Doomed. Should We Care?verified_publisherEsquire - Tom NicholsonThe humble boozer is in terminal decline, with last orders being called on thousands each year. As closing time approaches, we investigate what the future holds for this tarnished institution Outside the White Horse in Stonesfield, on a triangular green island in the middle of three roads, there’s a …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarHow Did the Crusty Old Pâté en Croûte Get so Trendy?verified_publisherEsquire - Charlie TeasdaleThe inside story on a hot slice live from Maison François’s annual “Croûte Off” In the raucous basement bar below a hip Mayfair restaurant, revellers wedge themselves in, clamouring for soft cheese and Beaujolais. Waiters scurry and squeeze, and a barrel-chested man doles out oysters as quick as he …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarHow to Spend 48 Hours in... Parisverified_publisherEsquire - Charlie TeasdaleFrom under-the-radar menswear to the best sandwich in the world, we've got you covered As the planet’s most visited city, it’s safe to say there’s more than enough to do in Paris. Almost 50 million tourists descend on the French capital every year, and thankfully the locals have adjusted accordingly. …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe Esquire Travel Guide: Ecuador, the Galapagos, and Peruverified_publisherEsquire - Max OleskerThe most breathtaking trip you'll ever take (and that’s down to more than just the altitude...) Should a trip to Ecuador or Peru be on your bucket list, know this; either destination alone is entirely worth travelling across the globe for. Know also that a single trip will, inevitably, barely scratch …
AvatarEsquire UKAvatarAvatarThe 20 Best Rosés to Buyverified_publisherEsquire - Stacey Smith and Millie WestStock your wine fridge ready Contrary to popular belief, rosé is not merely a summer tipple; we drink it throughout the year, which means it's essential to replenish your bar cart with the freshest bottles. It's also an ideal choice for a relaxed drink or for those who wish to enjoy a glass of wine …