Here's something to get your taste-buds going!

There are more food and drink events happening in London than you can shake your Michelin Guide at this summer. Dig out your elasticated trousers...
Here's something to get your taste-buds going! picture

Monkey Shoulder's Ultimate Bartender Championship
15 May
The championship that gives the country’s most kick-ass bartending talent the chance to roll up their sleeves and show off their skills that pay the bills.



Street Food & Craft Beer Festival
28 & 29 May
Set in the capital’s biggest beer garden, expect premium street food traders offering a huge range of delicious treats for even the most discerning foodies, all washed down with a tasty craft beer or cocktail. All this plus a full lineup of live music, DJs and entertainment, guaranteed to keep the party in full swing into the evening.


Foodies Festival
28 - 30 May
Escape the city and spend a taste-bud-tickling day out in the 'capital's countryside' this summer. Visitors can test their taste buds with blindfolded whisky challenges, discover the advantages of eating ‘Feel Good Foods' and meet artisan producers from the local area and across the country.


Junipalooza
11 & 12 June
Celebrate World Gin Day at a global gathering of Gin Makers in London. There'll be custom built gin stands, category wide masterclasses, music, food, a dedicated cocktail bar and of course, hundreds of tasty gins to sample in what promises to be a fun fuelled experience for 4,000 gin thirsty fans.


The Patrons Lunch
12 June
Join the largest ever street party at this never-done-before event to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of service and support to the charitable organisations to which she is patron.


MySliceFest
30 July
London's biggest pizza party promises a day full of fun, food & a dash of mayhem. Traditional and popular toppings will, of course, be available, but for the more adventurous, there will also be some brand new creations, including: waffle pizza, pizza cones, pizza popcorn, XXL Man vs Pizza slices and many more.


BBC Good Food Show Summer In The City
20 - 22 May
An inspirational line up of chefs and experts including Tom Kerridge, Paul Hollywood, James Martin and John Torode will be cooking up tasty summer dishes.


Free Picnic at Somerset House
17 June
Mercure Hotels is inviting food lovers of all ages to join them to celebrate the great British tradition of the summer picnic. Relax in the sunshine, enjoy an alfresco bite to eat or take part in a range of activities perfect from wine tasting to playing some giant sized board game classics.


The Bombay Sapphire Rooftop Retreat
Until 11 July
Visitors to the Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Terrace are invited to discover their perfect gin & tonic serve. There will also be a series of bespoke masterclasses, encouraging guests to forage in the Harvey Nichols Foodmarket to find their Ultimate Gin & Tonic twist ingredient.



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Published May 13, 2016