Cocktails

The Chameleon Late Lounge, on Claypath Lane, in South Shields.

South Shields hosts Hallo-Queen drag night for charity

Three faces from a night out at the Mill Dam venue. Tell us if you recognise them.

Relive this South Shields night out at The Waterfront

The EUHOMY countertop ice maker can quickly produce bullet-shaped ice cubes for cold drinks at home

EUHOMY ice maker now £76.49

Stacey Solomon says she's 'never been happier' she bought a countertop ice machine, which is now reduced in Amazon's latest limited-time deal. Photo by Stacey Solomon/Instagram.

Stacey Solomon's favourite ice machine is on sale

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Wise Bartender’s Summer Discovery Pack includes 20 alcohol-free drinks designed for summer gatherings and bank holiday weekends

£40 alcohol-free summer drinks pack arrives for the heatwave

Shoppers rush to grab Ninja slush machine at £199 in huge Amazon deal

The Ninja SLUSHi is selling fast now that the price has fallen so low

Ninja SLUSHi machine hits Black Friday price again - £224.98 on Amazon

44 per cent have pinched a bite of their partner’s meal.

More than one in 10 Brits would not share the last of their dessert

This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers - I Love U Cocktail deliveries are in.

This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers - I Love U Cocktail deliveries are in

Brewdog's personalised cans have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day

Personalised BrewDog beer cans launch just in time for Valentine’s Day

Kandima is an island packed with experiences to suit everyone

Why this Maldivian island works for honeymoons and families alike

El Mayor’s Añejo, Reposado and Blanco tequilas offer quality sipping options and make great Christmas gifts.

El Mayor tequila review for Christmas gifting and sipping

Greene King Brewery has released a series of new "casktails" that combine cask ale with modern mixology

Men AVOID drinking cocktails in public - in case they get mocked

The modern, vibrant decor is a winner at Radisson Blu Hotel Royal Dublin

I stayed at cool, quirky Dublin hotel with a very ancient neighbour

Lucy Barker at The Raven pub in Cleadon, with its new Dartsee board.

I tried the high-tech 'dartboard for 2025' at a Cleadon pub
A recently-opened pub nestled between Sunderland and South Tyneside offers a unique twist on a traditional favourite.
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A full list of drink prices for the Come Together Festival in Newcastle.

Full drinks prices revealed for Newcastle’s Come Together Festival

An example of how Mr White's South Shields will look when it opens in October.

I can't wait to visit and make it our new date night venue

Popular cocktail bar brings back its popular ‘Twist of Fate’ machine

St Petersburg, Florida

What happened when I visited Florida as an LGBT+ traveller

Celebrate National Spritz Day in the sunshine with these classic drinks

Celebrate National Spritz Day in the sunshine

Shaken or sauced? Brits ditch sweet for savoury cocktails

Wetherspoons continues to offer a variety of deals, which includes its Breakfast Deal for £2.99 or less, Deli Deals, Afternoon Deals (Monday to Friday 2pm-5pm), 3 Small Plates for £14.99, and more. Please visit the Wetherspoons website for more details.

The top 7 unmissable UK pub deals available now

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Ara's grilled carrots, labneh and Vadouvan spiced butter. Credit: Oh Gravy! Media - Burak Can Aksit

Ara review: affordable fine dining that's perfect for any occasion

World Cocktail Day: The best UK cocktail spots - according to DesignMyNight

The best UK cocktail spots - according to DesignMyNight

Busker Single Malt Whiskey

The Busker Single Malt review: Irish whiskey for all year round
Tried and tested: the Busker Single Malt is an Irish whiskey that delivers depth, value and cocktail versatility.
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Aviation Gin

Spring gin deals: Aviation Gin lands at £22 in Amazon’s Spring Sale

Aldi launches spicy drink as spiced cocktails predicted as trend for 2025

Aldi launches new alcohol with a spicy kick

Pre-mixed cocktails bring sophisticated luxury into your home without the hassle

Three pre-mixed cocktails to impress (or save) your Valentine's night

Galentine’s Day Drinks: The perfect night in with the girls including champagne, cocktails and non alcoholic

Galentine’s Day drinks with the girls

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chain

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

The best premixed cocktails for Christmas

Goslings Black Seal Rum from Bermuda

Special rum Black Friday deals that bring taste of Caribbean alive

Gin deals to stock up on

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

The BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar

We look through Brewdog's fun range of festive gift ideas

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Namaste staff at the North East Bangladeshi Awards.

I visited South Shields' latest award-winning Indians - and loved it

Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar and other Drinks By The Dram versions are boozy specials that caught my eye

These gin and rum advent calendars are what Christmas is all about

Improper Margarita (Photo: Brockmans Gin)

How to make Halloween cocktails using Brockmans Gin

The Charles Palmer, on Grange Road, in Jarrow has officially to members of the public.

Look inside Jarrow’s newest pub as it opens to the public

Gin deals come at an ideal time ahead of Christmas

I'm stocking up on Christmas gin early with jaw-dropping offers

The House of Gods hotel in Glasgow will open in January 2024.

I was treated like a star in a luxury suite at House of Gods Glasgow

We made mocktails using the SodaStream Art and it was so much fun!

SodaStream Art brought back happy memories of my 80s childhood

Alcohol: 5 viral wines you need to try according to “winefluencers” on TikTok (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Viral wines you need to try - according to TikTok's "winefluencers"

The Alchemist's Chicken & Waffles and Red Dead Zombie cocktail from its ICONS brunch (Photo: Holly Allton)

I tried a cocktail brunch which I loved - but was unsure of one thing

Cocktail cans from UK supermarkets ranked from cheapest to most expensive (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Ranking cocktail cans from UK supermarkets - based on price

Giraffes and macaque monkeys enjoy butternut squash cocktails at a summer party, thrown by staff at Woburn Safari Park.

Macaque monkeys and giraffes enjoy cocktail party in the sun

Altamura Vodka that has now launched in the UK

Italian vodka praised for 'no gimmicks' reminded me of Russian secret

I had steak and seafood at five-star golf resort Fairmont St Andrews

Cocktails in a bar

Readers share their favourite cocktail places in South Tyneside

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