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The Bartenders' Brand Awards 2025 results go live

The results of the Bartenders' Brand Awards 2025 - CLASS magazine's drinks competition, which is judged by bartenders for bartenders - are now live on the Awards' dedicated website.

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by Hamish Smith
20 March, 2025

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Nottingham’s 400 Rabbits to open new city centre venue

JRA Bars, the owners of Nottingham’s tequila and cocktail den 400 Rabbits and Café Bar & Bistro Le Petit Vert in Farnsfield, is to open new city centre venue, Loose Ends.

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by Hamish Smith
21 March, 2025

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The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 location and date announced

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, will take place at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on 8 October.

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by Hamish Smith
20 March, 2025

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Dalston Mexican restaurant Corrochio's launches agave bar

Daniel Corrochio and Amy McQuarrie of Corrochio's have launched a subterranean agave bar called Cinco.

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by Hamish Smith
21 March, 2025

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How the BBAs works

Hamish Smith talks us through the three-pronged assessment of the Bartenders’ Brand Awards.

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by Hamish Smith
20 March, 2025

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Danil Nevsky launches Cocktail Menu Collection

Indie Bartender, the global online education platform by Danil Nevsky, has launched a new resource called the Cocktail Menu Collection.

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by Shay Waterworth
13 March, 2025

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Salt Dog Slims Manchester to host Northern Bar Olympics

Salt Dog Slims Manchester, in partnership with Brown Forman, is putting the North’s best bartenders to the test with the first-ever Northern Bar Olympics.

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by Hamish Smith
05 March, 2025

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Aberdeen's Orchid closes permanently

Orchid – the bar that put Aberdeen on the cocktail map - permanently closed last week, after 15 years in business.

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by Hamish Smith
05 March, 2025

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Franklin & Sons, No 3 Gin & Fielden Whiskey partner with Equal Parts to celebrate International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), premium soft drink and mixer brand Franklin & Sons is teaming up with No 3 Gin & Fielden Whiskey to host an unmissable evening of cocktails, music, and community on Sunday 9th March, at East London cocktail bar, Equal Parts.

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by Sponsored Content
04 March, 2025

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Made in Italy: ZONIN1821 to host its Annual Portfolio Tasting

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by Sponsored Content
03 March, 2025

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Present Company in Liverpool closes

Simon Thompson's Present Company in Liverpool has closed permanently closed.

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by Hamish Smith
26 February, 2025

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Celebrate Her launches Data Census Survey

Celebrate Her has teamed up with hospitality training platform Allara Global and consumer intelligence expert CGA by NIQ to launch a Data Census Survey for the drinks industry.

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by Shay Waterworth
26 February, 2025

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Mia Kumari to depart Satan's Whiskers

Mia Kumari, the CLASS Bar Awards Bartender of the Year 2023, is to leave Satan's Whiskers.

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by Hamish Smith
20 February, 2025

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Deadline approaching for World Class GB 2025

Tomorrow marks the one-week deadline for entries to World Class GB 2025.

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by Hamish Smith
20 February, 2025

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What to expect from Edinburgh Bar Show 2025

Following a highly successful launch, Edinburgh Bar Show returns in April 2025, from April 6th to 9th promising an expanded programme designed to educate, inspire, and connect the bar and drinks trade. EBS will once again spotlight Scotland’s thriving bar scene and world-class drinks producers while welcoming leading international bars, brands, and industry professionals to Edinburgh. Those wishing to attend can register now for a free Trade Pass via the EBS website.

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by Sponsored Content
18 February, 2025

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Hacha to open Bermondsey venue ahead of Brixton site closure

London-based agaveria Hacha has announced a new bar in Bermondsey, which will see the closure of its second site in Brixton.

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by Eleanor Yates
11 February, 2025

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Enter the Bar Manager of the Year award

The Class Bar Awards' Bar Manager of the Year award is open for entries.

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by Hamish Smith
14 February, 2025

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Are you the industry's Front of House Star?

The Class Bar Awards' Front of House Star award is open for entries.

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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2025

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Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge returns for 2025

The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge is back for its seventh edition and this year promises to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation.

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by Sponsored Content
12 February, 2025

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Chris Tanner and Edwin Frost to open Câv in Bethnal Green

Chris Tanner, co-founder of Dram London, and Edwin Frost, who co-founded Islington's Half Cut and Shoreditch's Oranj, have announced they will open Câv in Bethnal Green on March 1st.

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by Hamish Smith
06 February, 2025

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BCB London Roadshow announced

BCB London - which takes place June 30 to July 1 at Tobacco Dock - has announced a UK and Ireland roadshow to offer a flavour of what visitors can expect from the show.

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by Hamish Smith
05 February, 2025

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CASK Liquid Marketing Annual Showcase returns for 2025

CASK Liquid Marketing will once again host their brand showcase featuring an afternoon of sampling and expert-led masterclasses at Kachette, Shoreditch on 26th February.

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by Sponsored Content
03 February, 2025

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The Coral Room launches aeronautically-themed menu

The Coral Room at London’s Bloomsbury Hotel has launched its new menu – Mr Crosbie’s Great Aeronautic Adventure – themed around the 18th century balloonist Richard Crosbie.

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by Hamish Smith
30 January, 2025

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Angelos Bafas to release debut book

Angelos Bafas, also known as Mr Ungarnished, is set to release his debut book, Hyper Drinks, next week.

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by Hamish Smith
27 January, 2025

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American Bar at Gleneagles unveils new menu

American Bar at Gleneagles has announced its new cocktail menu, Rose Compendium, will launch on February 5th.

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by Hamish Smith
23 January, 2025

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Dan Berger to launch The Morris

Dan Berger, owner of Blinker, is set to open his second site after securing the venue formerly occupied by Fierce Beer in the heart of Manchester’s Norther Quarter.

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by Hamish Smith
20 January, 2025

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Sheffield's listed Abbeydale Picture House bought by hospitality group

True North Brew Co, the independent hospitality group based in Sheffield, has acquired the Grade II listed Abbeydale Picture House.

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by Hamish Smith
20 January, 2025

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Proof Drinks co-founder James McDermott passes

Proof Drinks has announced the passing of its co-founder, James McDermott.

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by Hamish Smith
17 January, 2025

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The most-read stories of 2024

Home to drinks news, comment pieces, features and all things UK cocktail bars, Class’s digital sidecar, Classbarmag.com, had a stellar year, growing its readership by almost a half. But what were the big bar industry stories last year? Hamish Smith reveals the stories you read most.

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by Hamish Smith
02 January, 2025

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Andy Kerr and Tom Gibson to launch Parasol in Dalston

The Sun Tavern's Andy Kerr will team up with Tom Gibson from Ruby's to open Parasol in Dalston in spring 2025.

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by Hamish Smith
12 December, 2024