Posted on 30th January 2026
By Billy Langsworthy

VR Distribution has teamed up with London’s 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel for ‘Cocktails & Cards’ at the hotel’s ESQ Cocktail Bar.
‘Cocktails & Cards’ pairs themed cocktails with a range of party games for ‘a playful night out in a sophisticated setting’. Guests pick a game, order a game-inspired cocktail and get playing.
The games line-up includes Slip It In, Awkward, Misheard Music, Unfiltered Girls Night, Wonky Doodles and Rhymes with Duck. Each of the six games come with a choice of paired alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails. Some of the themed cocktails include Lyrical Chaos inspired by Misheard Music and No-Proof Quack Splash inspired by Rhymes with Duck.
Cards & Cocktails launches on Monday February 9th and will also be available on Valentine’s Day.
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