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GUINNESS fans will soon be able to ‘split the G’ at a new brewery in London.

The opening date for The Guinness Open Gate Brewery has finally been announced as December 11, with visitors able to enjoy exclusive brews, different dining options and event spaces.

Located in London‘s Covent Garden, the venue spans more than 5,000sqm and is located on the site of the historic Old Brewer’s Yard.

Inside will be a world-leading microbrewing facility with limited edition brews and seasonal specials.

There will also be non-stout varieties and low-alcohol options as well as Premium Lager, Session IPA, Pale Ale and Porter.

There will be two restaurants – Gilroy’s Loft and Porter’s Table – in addition to casual courtyard dining, with pies available from chef Calum Franklin.

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At Gilroy’s Loft – which is named after John Gilroy who created some of Guinness‘ top campaigns – there will be a horseshoe bar centrepiece, with dishes including freshly shucked, native oysters.

The restaurant will be located on the rooftop, with skyline views across the capital.

Alternatively, at The Porter’s Table – which pays tribute to the porters of Covent Garden – guests will get to enjoy a sharing menu.

On the ground-level courtyard space there will be the main bar, with outdoor seating and it will also be the space used for pop-up events, concerts and cultural occasions.

As a part of the tour experience, visitors will be able to “step into the pint” in a 360-degree immersive experience that tells the story of Guinness’s heritage within Covent Garden.

On the guided tour, visitors will also get the chance to see the brand’s working brewery.

Then there is the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive tasting session curated by the Master Brewer.

Fans can pour their own pint as well at the 232 Bar.

Fans will even be able to grab exclusive merch to do with the dark stout brand.

There will be two shops – Guinness Good Things and The Store.

Guinness Good Things will be located on Covent Garden’s Neal Street and sell a range of exclusive collaborations across fashion, art, and lifestyle.

Then The Store will be accessed via the brewery building, which will be home to Guinness merchandise, apparel and fan favourites.

For mega fans, there is the opportunity to visit an exclusive private dining room.

Then at The Guinness Vaults located on Langley Street, visitors can head underground to an event space, which will host community and consumer events from 2026 – think music performances and entertainment.

The first release of tickets will take place in November, and this will also include restaurant reservations.

Deb Caldow, Guinness GB marketing director, said: “The Guinness Open Gate Brewery London has been years in the making, and we’re thrilled that the moment has almost arrived.

“We can’t wait to welcome Londoners and visitors from around the UK and the world.

“We consider this Guinness’ home in the UK, hosted in the country’s dynamic capital city.

“It will be a place to celebrate heritage, embrace innovation, and invite visitors to discover new flavours, experiences, and stories.”

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There are some amazing breweries to explore across Europe, including one in a pretty German town which is the world’s oldest.

Plus, the best boozy staycations you can book in the UK – with wine tours and gin tastings.

For much of the country, September marks a transition to autumnal weather. While that’s technically true in L.A. too, Angelenos know that the month is also known for its cascade of back-to-back heat waves.

On L.A.’s heat map, you’ll often find the hottest temperatures concentrated in the San Fernando Valley. But despite this reputation, there are still plenty of places worth ducking into for more than a blast of cool AC. Home to roughly half of L.A.’s population and dozens of neighborhoods, the Valley boasts a parade of sushi restaurants along Ventura Boulevard, a thrilling Thai food scene, long-standing burger shacks and plenty of breweries, wine and cocktail bars. And arguably the best restaurant in the region just reopened its doors after remodeling its dining room.

Outside of the 818, there are plenty of bars across the city, from a Mexico City-inspired wine bar in Chinatown to a Parisian haunt in West Adams. And if you’re abstaining from the booze or looking for a daytime option, L.A. has a slew of stellar remote-work destinations, including a plant-filled bookstore in Silver Lake and a two-story bistro in downtown L.A.

On your quest to avoid the summer heat, consider heading to the coastal South Bay region, where you’ll find so many Japanese dining options, including an ice cream shop and daily-prepared tofu.

And if you’re in need of even more ideas for diving into L.A.’s food scene, consult this list of newcomers, including a Chinese bakery chain that’s landed in Beverly Hills and a vegetable-forward izakaya in Venice.

Munich Airport is home to Airbräu – a vast brewery where the fresh beer flows freely and punters can keep necking litres up until the very last minute of their holiday

The holiday stein clinking and foam slurping never has to stop at Airbräu, the world’s only brewery inside an airport.

Each year Oktoberfest draws lederhosen enthusiasts from across the world to Munich in Bavaria, where they spend the final days of September and first week of October crowding into beer halls and getting rowdy.

Once the last of the leather shorts have been wiped dry and the wooden tables packed away for the year, the fun doesn’t necessarily have to stop. That’s because Munich Airport is home to Airbräu – a vast brewery where the fresh beer flows freely and punters can keep necking litres up until the very last minute of their holiday.

“We welcome you to the first airport brewery in the world. We have been brewing our unique beers strictly according to the purity law and directly at Munich Airport since 1999,” Airbräu’s website cordially invites.

“We serve our home-brewed beers on site in our Airbräu restaurant. You can also get the incomparable taste at home with our handy Aircraft six-packs or the party barrels. Our Airbräu connects tradition with international flair and conveys Bavarian hospitality as well as a sense of homecoming. The dishes are freshly prepared and the ingredients are sourced locally.”

Airbräu does not take advantage of its location inside the slightly no-man’s land of the airport terminal to cut corners, instead producing its beer in accordance with German brewing laws. That means only barley, malt, hops, water and yeast. Brewmaster René Jacobsen will be on hand to explain the individual steps during a guided tour through the brewery – followed by a free tasting.

Punters can either sit inside next to the brewing kettles or relax in the beer garden, where long covered tables encourage a lively atmosphere and shelter from the rain.

One of the biggest selling points of the brewery is how cheap the beer is. Small, 200ml glasses of beer cost just €2.5 (£2.10), while a litre glass is €7.4 (£6.25). Judiciousness is advised, however, as the beers are between 4.5% and 5.9% ABV.

Airbräu is so popular that many passengers say they look forward to visiting it more than actually going on holiday.

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“When we fly back, we are already looking forward to the Bavarian cuisine and the good beer again at the Airbräu,” one happy customer wrote on Tripadvisor.

Another added: “It’s really surprising how they manage to create some kind of atmosphere in such a fast-paced and hectic atmosphere. The food, beer and prices are all OK. A very good way to make the waiting time bearable in a relaxed Bavarian way.”

A third wrote: “I hate to admit it, but this maybe some of the best Bavarian food I I had in Germany. The pork Roast was fantastic. A good crispy crust on the skin. Salads and dumpling’s were also very traditional. Great food for an airport.”