BYOB has moved beyond cheap student nights in the 1970s; here’s why Londoners are engaging with this rapidly expanding trend in the restaurant scene. 1. There’s a legitimate choice beyond just buying off list. In London, a standard mark-up is 3-4 x...
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BYOB used to be what you did at a Brick Lane curry house that never bothered with a licence. These days it might be a 1996 Pommard at Hawksmoor on a Monday. The habit spread. The reasoning never quite matched the glamour. There are a few basics. Mis...
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About Me
I'm Alastair, and I've spent over 30 years in the wine trade.
Born in Yorkshire with Scottish heritage and now living the London life - appreciating quality with an eye for value is in my DNA. After decades of recommending BYOB restaurants to friends and colleagues, I decided to share my knowledge and enthusiasm by putting together this guide.
More cities in more countries to follow!
Cheers!