Evening events, Food & drink (sorted by rating)

The 40th Cambridge Beer Festival

Jesus Green, Cambridge

Fri 24 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

17:00 – 22:30

Barney’s Beer Presents: Brewery Lates

An after hours tour of the Summerhall Brewery (originally founded circa 1704), now home to Barney’s Beer. Includes tasting, talk and tour hosted by owner, head brewer and chief bottle washer Andrew (Barney) Barnett.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

19:00

Thu 27 Jun

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

19:00

Back to '63 Festival Launch Party

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£10 (early bird offer £10 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

19:30 – 23:00

Beer And Food Night: American Revolutionary Beers

Old Royal Naval College, London SE10

Mon 1 Jul

The Old Brewery

£50 inc meal / 020 8269 4799

18:30

Captain John A MacLellan Memorial Recital Dinner

A recital and dinner featuring four of the world's top pipers – Faye Henderson, Gordon Walker, Stuart Liddell and Iain Speirs – playing the compositions of Captain John A MacLellan, MBE.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£37.50 / 07528 377704

18:00 – 22:30

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1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

18:15 – 00:00

Allo Allo

The show promises a perfect night of interactive comedy as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have.

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford

Sat 15 Jun

£45 inc meal / 01274 432000

19:30

Art Tour of Drumlanrig

A tour of the castle and its art collection, followed by cheese and wine. Booking is essential.

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries

Sat 25 May

£20 / 01848 331555

Part of Spring Fling Fringe.

18:00 – 20:00

Azonto Banquet

Traditional Ghanaian cuisine, with an opportunity to taste everything on the menu.

Pips Dish, London N1

Fri 24 May

£30 / 07503 293438

19:00 – 23:00

Be Our Guest

A guest chef takes over Henderson's kitchen for a night. Details to be announced. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

19:00

18:30

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Beer And Food Night: Wheat World

Old Royal Naval College, London SE10

Mon 3 Jun

The Old Brewery

£50 inc meal / 020 8269 4799

18:30

Beer and Gourmet Burger Night

The newly opened Plum Tree presents its second special event featuring six different beers and a selection of gourmet burgers, along with expert advice on choosing the right drink to go with your food. Booking is essential.

The Plum Tree, Glasgow

Thu 25 Jul

£14.95 / 0141 552 6980

18:30 – 21:00

The Big Band Ball

Hark back to days before WWII, when Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington ruled the wireless. A three-course dinner is followed up by an evening full of swinging tunse and ballroom dancing. Dress code is smart casual.

Skylark Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Fri 7 Jun

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

19:00 – 00:00

Fri 19 Jul

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

19:00 – 00:00

Fri 16 Aug

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

19:00 – 00:00

…and 4 more dates until 13 Dec

Bond Dinner Dance

Bust out your tux and put some diamonds in your ears for this James Bond-themed dinner dance and fundraiser for Scotia Aid – Sierra Leone.

Thistle Glasgow

Sat 19 Oct

Prices to be confirmed / 01698 845832

18:30 – 00:30

Boutique Cinema

A carefully selected, eclectic mix of short films and visual treats from both local film makers and talent from locations outside Sussex.. Amongst a reclaimed jumble of standard lamps, tables, chairs & armchairs, it's a home from home environment with locally sourced food, soft drinks & alcohol. Laid back vibes…

Slice Sussex, Hove

Wed 29 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

20:00 – 22:00

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Boys In The Kitchen

The eight week course introduces basic cooking skills and advances to instruct on a variety of more complex dishes.

The Alnwick Garden

Wed 29 May

£120 eight week course / 01665 511350

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 5 Jun

£120 eight week course / 01665 511350

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 12 Jun

£120 eight week course / 01665 511350

19:00 – 21:00

…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

Burger, Beer and Comedy Night

A burger, a beer and some delicious comedy – what more could you want? Hosted by Rick Molland.

The White Horse, Edinburgh

Tue 4 Jun

£6 (comedy only £1) / 0131 557 3512

19:30

Celebrity Cook Off

Two well known TV celebrities go head-to-head live in a competition to win the day's best dish. This also provides an up close and personal look at learning how to cook some of the best tasting meals.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Fri 21 Jun

£19 / 01727 844488

19:30

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Thu 27 Jun

£18.50 (£17.50) / 020 8561 8371

19:30

Capitol, Horsham

Wed 12 Jun

£18.50 / 01403 750220

19:30

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Cheese and Wine Tasting with La Fromagerie: A Summer Celebration

Cheese and wine tasting with help from an expert in the delicious field.

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Tue 4 Jun

£90 / 0844 875 0073

18:30

Cheese, Wine and Conversation

An opportunity to enjoy some fine cheese and wine in the company of artists from Dumfries & Galloway and discuss things such as the Scotland-England border sculpture.

The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Sat 25 May

£3 / 01644 420374

19:00

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