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Haley Forest

After trading the fog and intermittent sun of San Francisco for the more consistent grey of London, Haley Forest found herself looking for replacement vitamin D in all the wrong places -- bars & restaurants mainly. Now she travels the world, hanging out with chefs & bartenders, chronicling their (mis)adventures and keeping track of best things to put in your mouth. Follow on Twitter at @HCForest.

Latest Posts From Haley

london beverage director

Oct 23, 2017

Where to Drink in London Right Now

We’ve already established that London pretty much has the best bar scene on the planet, but as residents of London, we understand that you can get spoiled for choice and just end up hitting the same places over and over again.

Nov 1, 2016

Movers and Shakers: Meet the London Bartenders of the Year

London’s cocktail scene has had a pretty incredible year.

Marcis Dzelzainis

Oct 31, 2016

Marcis Dzelzainis on Rediscovering Old Drinks and Learning the Blues

With a CV that reads like a guide to where to drink in London, Marcis has certainly been involved in some serious watering holes through the years.

Oct 31, 2016

Mia Johansson and Bobby Hiddleston: How London's Cocktail Power Couple Changed the Scene in 2016

This husband-and-wife team have had a wild ride these last few years.

Oct 31, 2016

From Books to Gin: How Matt Whiley Has Been Changing the London Cocktail Game

Like the wizard behind the curtain, Matt Whiley has wielded his influence over many of London’s favourite spots, although most of the time, you probably didn’t know it.

Oct 31, 2016

How Agostino Perrone Changed London's Cocktail Scene in 2016

Ago Perrone may have stumbled into the industry -- bartending was originally just a means of paying for a photography class he was interested in -- but times have changed, to say the least.

Oct 24, 2016

Winter Is Coming! Escape the Cold With London's Best Margaritas.

Heading into eight months of winter in London can send even the sanest person into a desperate need for a holiday somewhere tropical.

Oct 10, 2016

All the Best Pub Quizzes in London

Every group of friends has that one know-it-all person, who somehow has hoards of totally random -- and frequently useless -- information stashed in their brain.

London Cocktail week

Oct 3, 2016

How to Get the Most Out of London Cocktail Week

Back again for its seventh year, London Cocktail Week brings the best of the city’s drink scene to the forefront of your world for a full seven days.

Sep 12, 2016

The Best Restaurants in Cardiff Right Now

Let's be honest: Cardiff isn't exactly known as a foodie mecca (although the near-constant rain does provide some excellent ground for growing produce).

Aug 29, 2016

Everything You Absolutely Must Do in London This Autumn

Although it might feel like you blinked and summer was suddenly over, these shorter days bring with them a cornucopia of super-fun events totally worth abandoning your bed for.

Aug 24, 2016

The Best New Restaurants in London This Summer

Another day, another restaurant opening in London.