Ben Winstanley
Contributor
Ben has a (un)healthy obsession with all things food and drink. When he's not sat at the table of London's hottest new restaurant, he's figuring out where to eat next and scouring bar menus for the obligatory cocktail. It would all sound a bit excessive if he didn't write for a living. Though he briefly worked as commis chef in a Michelin-starred gaff, he knows he's better on the page than the pass.
Ben Winstanley's articles
In homes across the UK, coffee enthusiasts are geeking out over home-brewed cups of joe
World-class coffee brewed in your own kitchen was once reserved for the professionals. Not so anymore, writes Ben Winstanley
Published: Monday 14th July 2025
In the Vic of time: the storied history of the infamous Mai Tai cocktail
Inspired by legendary bartender Trader Vic and iconic 1940s cocktails, Ben Winstanley goes in search of the perfect Mai Tai
Published: Monday 23rd October 2023
The East London Liquor Company's new whisky
After cutting its teeth in gin and vodka, the East London Liquor Company is trying its hand at one of the first London whiskies. We take a look behind the scenes