This week on The Go-To Weekend Podcast, we’re joined by legendary bartender and drinks innovator Nick Strangeway of Hepple to talk cocktails, foraging, and the future of British spirits.

We start by unpacking Nick’s journey from 1980s punk and bar back to becoming one of the most influential bartenders in the UK. He reflects on the evolution of cocktail culture, the birth of the speakeasy scene, and how he’s always followed flavour and instinct over trends. Plus, we talk about how he came to co-create Hepple Gin in the wilds of Northumberland—and why it’s unlike anything else on the market.

From there, we dive into Nick’s go-to weekend rituals: martinis made with science, foraged gins, his favourite cocktail kit (spoiler: it involves frozen glasses), and a few controversial opinions on the perfect aperitivo. Whether you’re a cocktail novice or home bar obsessive, there’s something to steal for your own drinks trolley.

Then, as always, we’ve got your weekend sorted. Where to drink in the sun? Try a £5 glass of wine at the secret wine bar under Mayfair’s Art Farm. What to do? Head to Taste of London, where food heroes like Roti King are dishing up their best. And what to read? Boustany, the new vegetarian cookbook from Sami Tamimi (co-founder of Ottolenghi), packed with Middle Eastern brunches and side dishes worth planning your weekend around.

It’s all about flavour, sunshine, and good times this week—don’t forget to rate, review, and follow us @thegotoweekend on Instagram and TikTok.

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