The week in pictures

This week in the world of drinks: Glencairn Crystal wins Exporter of the Year Award, Bord Bia hosts Irish spirits event at the Irish Embassy in London, and a Bowie-inspired bar opens in Soho.

Glencairn Crystal won Exporter of the Year Award for sales of the Glencairn Glass earlier this week at the China Scotland Business Awards. The family-owned business won the Exporter of the Year award for its exponential growth in sales of the Glencairn Glass.

At a recent event in London’s Irish embassy, Bord Bia hosted its popular Meet the Makers, Meet the Shakers evening, celebrating the very best of Irish spirits.

Award-winning bartender Rob Simpson was on hand to mix three specially-crafted cocktails aimed at demonstrating the quality of Irish spirits ahead of St Patrick’s Day.

And a very special opening on Soho’s Great Windmill Street sees a bar, cafe and recording studio concept inspired by the many faces of David Bowie take centre stage.

The Thin White Duke is an all-day drinking and dining venue to work, play and create, offering cocktails and cicchetti alongside recording studios for members.

The venue opens its doors to the public on 15 March.

Have you been out and about this week? Got somewhere you think we should visit? Get in touch and let us know!