NEW Mood Enhancing NonAlc Drinks, HOW TO Make Friends When Out, BEST Places for Tea, BEST place to Swim, BEST Alcohol Free Venues In London, Awarded an MBE from The Queen, Best of London with Laura Willoughby MBE and Ben Holland

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A great episode where we discuss:

How Laura made being alcohol free feel normal in London’s pubs and bars
The TWO revolution‑fuelers behind London’s mindful drinking surge
Club Soda’s “Nudging Pubs” research that kick‑started a movement
The story of London’s alcohol‑free Drinks Festival
Club Soda’s Covent Garden “tasting room” your gateway to hundreds of non‑alcoholic drinks
Unforgettable Club Soda events including alcohol-free cocktail masterclasses & private tastings

The UCL‑backed behavior‑change program that helps you be in control of your drinking

The NEW mood‑enhancing drinks: lion’s mane mushrooms, ashwagandha, valerian & herbal power blends

Being awarded an MBE
Cheap London ticket secrets revealed
London’s hidden aquatic gems: from brutalist bathing to swimming in Royal Victoria Docks

- A food obsession: ricotta pancakes at Granger & Co, King’s Cross—fluffy, banana‑topped heaven
- The buzzy Drury Lane Vietnamese haunt (ring the bell for service!)

The best teas : oolongs at Postcard teas, hidden Chinese Tea Company gems & clandestine Japanese tea bars

- Mastering seat‑filler sites and solo chats to turn your London outing into an adventure
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You can order the audiobook or the kindle edition of Laura's book here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Mindful-Drinker-Community-ebook/dp/B07YXRJG5G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

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Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.
Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland
Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.
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