Dining

Surviving half term? Here’s how tired parents can get a free premium coffee from Yolk this week

Half term is in full swing, and for parents, that means early starts, endless snack demands, and a whole lot of running around. If your energy levels are dipping, one of our favourite premium coffee spots, Yolk, has a little pick-me-up for you.

This week, parents can claim a totally free barista-made coffee with any in-store purchase – just say the secret code “HELPME” at the till. Whether you’re grabbing a brownie for your kid (or yourself – no judgement), one of Yolk’s signature ciabatta sandwiches, or even just an extra caffeine hit, the deal is there to help you power through the week. It’s valid at all nine of Yolk’s locations across Central London – so at least while you’re on the go this week, a much-needed pick me up is never far away.

The giveaway also coincides with the launch of Yolk’s new coffee subscription, setting itself apart from the usual high-street options by focusing on quality and luxe ingredients. Using Caravan coffee beans, Estate Dairy milk, and ceremonial-grade matcha, Yolk is positioning itself as the go-to for coffee lovers who care about what’s in their cup.

The subscription comes in three tiers: BasicBrew (free), which gives free coffee on signup, plus loyalty points towards future drinks and treats; ClassicBrew (£10/month, first month £1), which takes 50% off all barista-made drinks, with double points on afternoon orders, and the option we’re most excited about, PremierBrew (£40/month, first month half price), which will hook you up with three barista-made drinks per day, plus all-day double loyalty points.

So, if you’re in need of a caffeine boost to survive the half-term madness, Yolk has your back. Just head in, say the magic word, and enjoy a premium coffee – on the house.

More info at yolklondon.com

Whisky season now has an official start date, and unique drams to celebrate

Beer has Oktoberfest. Wine has Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Now whisky has a date of its own. Or, at least, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society would like it to. The Society has launched The Whisky Equinox, an annual occasion intended to mark the point in the year when cooler evenings arrive and whisky drinkers start reaching…

This new Canary Wharf pub is giving away 200 free lobster rolls

Canary Wharf workers, consider this your most important lunch meeting of the week. New pub The Tallyman is celebrating its arrival in the Wharf by giving away 200 free lobster rolls worth £18 each on Thursday 17 September. From midday until 3pm, the first 200 people to visit its outdoor Tallyman Seafood Shack will get…

Glen Scotia releases 12 Year Old Icons No.4 whisky shaped by Vin Santo casks and Griffin guardian

Glen Scotia has turned to a mythical guardian for the fourth whisky in its Icons of Campbeltown series. The penultimate instalment in this five‑part annual release, inspired by the folklore carved into Campbeltown’s 14th‑century market cross, pays tribute to the Griffin, the half-eagle, half-lion creature said to have watched over Campbeltown’s harbour and protected its…