Craft Beer in Italy: A Comprehensive Overview

Light and dark beers on a wooden tray

Craft beer in Italy might not be the initial beverage that dances through people’s thoughts when they think about their upcoming visit to Italy. What come to mind is probably a delicious Chianti wine or a refreshing Aperol Spritz. But Italy has a thriving craft beer scene, and it’s growing all the time. Over the […]

Central & Eastern European Restaurants in Chicago: Czech, Polish & More

Spritzenhaus33 is one of the only beer gardens in NYC to serve Staropramen.

At first it was the people from Bohemia, the western half of today’s Czech Republic, who fled their homeland at the end of the 19th century when their region was sucked into the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A half a century later, after World War II and the onset of Soviet-imposed communism, the Poles fled, many of […]

Beer Gardens in NYC: Our 13 Top Picks

Spritzenhaus33 is one of the only beer gardens in NYC to serve Staropramen.

In the late 19th century, New York City was drenched in beer: Brooklyn alone boasted 50 breweries and Queens offered 300 leafy beer gardens. But post-World War I anti-German sentiment, followed by Prohibition, put a serious damper on Big Apple beer culture and nearly all the breweries, beer gardens, and beer halls permanently shuttered. Fortunately, […]

The 10 Best Pubs in London by Neighborhood

London pub beers being cheered

The UK has more than 60,000 pubs, and with London being home to almost 4,000 of them, it can be tough to know where to grab a drink. Here at Devour Tours, we don’t just focus on food. We also love to know where to find a great pint, especially here in London where it […]

The Complete Guide to Craft Beer in Paris

Craft beer in Paris is well worth seeking out.

Sure, France is famous for its wine. But now, craft beer is the trendiest drink in Paris, and there are some great bars where you can enjoy a huge range of beers both on tap and from the bottle. Even better, French brewers are getting into the act. Paris-based breweries like BAPBAP,  Paname, Grand Paris […]

What to Drink in Rome & When to Blend in with the Locals

One of our top Rome travel tips: don't miss aperitivo time!

When staying in Rome, it’s important to know your Campari from your Crodino—and that’s where our guide to what to drink in Rome comes in! In Rome, drinks are an important and integral part of our food culture. Just as we don’t have a meal without drinking, we rarely drink without eating. For everything, there […]

The Complete Guide to Craft Beer in Rome

Beer glasses in front of the Colosseum

The last ten years has  seen a boom in the production and popularity of craft beer in Rome. A cold draft beer might not be the first thing you thing of when in Rome given that one thing Italy is world famous for is wine. Whether you are in search of a strong and hoppy […]

The 6 Best Bars in Rome for Any Night of the Week

Interior of Photo Credit VyTA Enoteca Regionale del Lazio

First things first: the word bar means something slightly different in Italy. You are going to see signs all over town that say Bar. You absolutely can get a glass of wine or a spritz in a bar, but they serve a slightly different function. The Italian bar is more cafe than tavern and they […]

What to Drink in San Sebastian: An Insider’s Guide

When learning Basque phrases, pronunciation is key. The tx, like in "txakoli," is pronounced like the "ch" sound in English.

When you’re in Spain, it might be tempting to eschew every other drink on the menu and just go for sangria. After all, that’s what Spain is famous for…right? Surprisingly, no! Drinks in Spain are widely varied (and, to be honest, you’ll rarely see locals sipping on sangria), and in the Basque Country, choices become […]

Eating Gluten Free in Seville: The Ultimate Guide

Not sure where to eat in Seville with kids? Anywhere serving tortilla de patatas is sure to be a hit!

This blog post was originally posted on May 27, 2015, and was updated on July 31, 2018. We might be in the land of ‘tostada,’ but eating gluten free in Seville doesn’t have to be difficult! When people think of Spanish food, they’re often reminded of bread and flour—especially in Seville, a city known for its wonderful […]