From Pub Picks to Posh Pours: The Best-Rated Sips Right Now
Some drinks are made for the moment. A crisp pint after work. A proper bottle to crack open over dinner. Or something bold and booze-free that actually feels like a treat.
Whether you’re heading to the pub, staying in, or doing the “I’ll just have one” midweek dance—we’ve pulled together three drinks that taste great wherever you are on the fancy scale.
From down-to-earth beers to top-shelf wine and a no & low that doesn’t feel like second best, these are all about flavour, not fuss. No deep wine knowledge required. No beer snobbery. Just good tasting drinks, picked for how they feel in the glass and on the lips.
🍺 Pub Pick: Beak Brewery Parade IPA
The vibe: Slow weekend pints, deep chats, bold flavours in the glass.
This is one for people who like their beer to taste like beer—but still want all the juiciness of a modern IPA. Parade is hazy, vibrant, and full of character. It brings big tropical fruit energy (think mango and pineapple) balanced with just the right hit of bitterness to keep things interesting.
It’s smooth, satisfying and strong enough to make you pay attention—without being a knockout blow. Great for when one pint turns into two, and the playlist shifts from background noise to all-out singalong.
Tastes like:
- Ripe mango, pineapple, grapefruit zest
- Soft and full-bodied, with a hoppy punch
- Like sunshine through a beer lens—but with a 6% bite
🍷 Posh Pour: Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec 2021
The vibe: Dimmed lights, slow-cooked dinner, music on in the background.
You know those reds that just smell like something good’s about to happen? This is one of those. Rich and fruity but not too heavy, this Malbec is full of blackberry, plum and just a whisper of spice.
It’s an impressive bottle that doesn’t cost the earth, which makes it perfect for casual nights that feel a bit fancy.
Tastes like:
- Ripe black fruit and a little cocoa
- Smooth and comforting, like your comfiest jumper
- Perfect with steak, mushrooms or anything roasted
🥂 Something Different: Three Spirit Social Elixir (No & Low)
The vibe: Hosting without the hangover, or taking a break without sacrificing flavour.
Forget pretending you’re drinking a G&T—this is its own thing. Herbal, bittersweet and full of dark berry richness, Social Elixir doesn’t copy booze. It offers a whole different experience, with proper depth and character.
Pop it over ice, top with tonic, and it becomes a grown-up drink that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
Tastes like:
- Blackcurrants, ginger and spice
- Slightly bitter, slightly sweet, totally satisfying
- Feels indulgent and just a little mysterious
Thirsty for more?
This is just a small taste of what’s out there. At Get Tasting, we’re all about helping you discover drinks you’ll actually enjoy—whether they come from the corner shop or a boutique vineyard.