Activity drinking used to involve a game of pool at a bar or a few pints at the bowling alley. But venues and event organisers are now offering good value and a full evening of entertainment by combining food, booze and social games of bingo, ping pong and crazy golf – all in one location.

What would a painting by a celebrated artist smell, sound or taste like? For too long, museums were strictly ‘look and don’t touch’, but curators are now putting visitors’ senses and emotions at the heart of their exhibitions – all while providing a slick backdrop for an Instagram update.

In Google’s first virtual reality Doodle, the brand celebrates the 'father of special effects', Georges Méliès. By referencing the heritage of special effects technology, Google presents VR as the natural progression of the radical technology of the past, with the aim of making it feel less intimidating.

Pubs have had a torrid time in recent years; roughly 20% have closed across the UK over the past decade as people opt for cheap booze from supermarkets, while many Gen Yers are spending their money elsewhere. Is there anything that can save this British institution, or is time for last orders?