London’s largest Cava bar

London’s largest Cava bar

Who? aqua nueva What? aqua nueva has launched London’s largest Cava bar at Aqua London. The restaurant will be showcasing 15 award winning Cavas alongside its traditional tapas menu. There will also be Cava masterclasses run by Head Sommelier Zsolt Kismod where guests can learn more about the sparkling wine as well as tasting some vintage Cavas. When? Open now Where? aqua nueva, 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street, London, W1B 3BR How? To book, call 0207 4780 540

Opium bar academy

Decadence at Opium, Chinatown

Who? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information

The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London

The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London

Who? The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London What? The Rivoli Bar has launched a collection of classic cocktails created with rare spirits from the 1940s to the 1980s. There are seven cocktails on the Vintage Cocktail menu including ‘Brooklyn’, ‘El Presidente’, ‘Negroni’, ‘Old Fashioned’, ‘Rob Roy’, ‘Rusty Nail’ and a ‘Sazerac’. Prices range from £90 to £250 per cocktail. When? Available now Where? The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR How? For more information, please visit www.theritzlondon.com

The Henry Tang Collection

The Henry Tang Collection

Who? Christie’s What? Christie’s has announced an auction of fine wines from Henry Tang’s private collection in Hong Kong. The former Chief Secretary of Administration for Hong Kong has amassed a substantial collection over 30 years and this auction represents a small selection of Burgundy wines from over 70 Domaines. For the first time, Christie’s will use the Prooftag Bubble Seal in its auction to secure authenticity. When? 6pm 15th and 12pm 16th March Where? Christie’s Hong Kong, 22nd Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong How? For more information visit www.christies.com/chinese Fly via KLM

Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

Who? Mizuwari Japanese whisky bar What? Mizuwari, meaning mixed with water in Japanese, is one of the most popular ways of enjoying whisky and is the name of the new Japanese whisky bar in Soho. Nestled underneath Bincho Yakitori, the bar serves a range of premium Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki. Guests can also buy whisky to keep behind the bar for return visits. When? Open now Where? 16 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4TL How? Visit www.bincho.co.uk/whisky-joint for more information

Piper Heidsieck Bodyguard Rose Sauvage

Piper Heidsieck Bodyguard Rose Sauvage

Who? Piper-Heidsieck What? Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck has released a limited edition hot pink faux-crocodile skin covered sparkling wine: the Bodyguard Rosé Sauvage. Created from the classic Piper Brut NV and red wines from the Côte des Bar, the champagne is intense and fruity while the custom design bottle promises to keep the wine cooler for longer. Priced at £39.95. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at The Whisky Exchange How? Purchase online