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Nightjar announces launch of industry talent show in aid of The Drinks Trust

London’s Nightjar has announced the launch of the inaugural edition of The Golden Shaker, an industry talent show that will donate all proceeds to The Drinks Trust.

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Brothers Marcus founders and Angelos Bafas to launch new bar in Soho

Founders of London restaurant Brother Marcus have teamed up with Angelos Bafas to launch a new East Mediterranean-inspired cocktail bar in the former site of The Blind Pig.

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Glasgow Cocktail Week extends programming to a fortnight

Glasgow Cocktail Week has announced it will be extending to 14 days for its 2025 programme and will change its name to Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight.

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Laki Kane to close after seven years

Georgi Radev’s Laki Kane is to close after seven years serving elevated tropical drinks in Islington.

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The Spirit of Manchester Distillery closes city-centre operations

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery has announced it will close its city-centre distillery and bar Three Little Words. 

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Club Soda announces No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit

Following the success of the first conference last year, Club Soda, the UK’s leading mindful drinking movement, proudly announces the return of its annual No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit for 2025.

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Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh to open Slowpour in Liverpool

Liverpool bartenders Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh have announced the opening of a new city-centre bar, Slowpour.

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Tayer + Elementary launch collaborative RTD with Everleaf

Non-alcoholic aperitif brand Everleaf has launched Bergamot, Mint + Lemon Verbena Highball, developed in collaboration with Tayer + Elementary founders Alex Kratena and Monica Berg.

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UK bars and industry figures headline at Tales' Spirited Awards

Iain McPherson and his bar Panda & Sons in Edinburgh took three gongs at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards 2025, with Side Hustle, Dré Masso and Ian Burrell also among the UK-based winners.

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The Natural Philosopher to "go out with a bang"

The Natural Philosopher is to close at the end of August, after 11 and a half years on the Hackney Road in London.

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Global hospitality community platform launches

A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

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Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down

Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.

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Beesou announces hires amid major investment

Beesou Honey Aperitif, the multi-award winning all-natural honey based aperitif drink, has announced a series of high-impact appointments and a significant investment round, cementing its position as one of the most exciting new brands in the drinks industry.

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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge champion announced

 

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Dates and venue for BCB London 2026 announced

BCB organiser RX has announced its London show will return to Tobacco Dock next year, taking place Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th June 2026.

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Ojo Rojo to close ahead of relocation

Agave bar Ojo Rojo in Bournemouth is to close at the end of summer, it has been annouced. 

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Manchester Rum Festival returns

The largest rum gathering in the north is only a few weeks away as Manchester Rum Festival returns for its 9th year! 

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Sign up to the CLASSROOM on Carbonation with Schweppes and Bart Miedeksza

Bartenders can sign up free to the latest CLASSROOM event - Carbonation, sponsored by Schweppes - hosted by Bart Miedeksza, author of Bubbles and founder of Crossroads.

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Introducing the Schweppes Pioneers

The new global advocacy platform from Schweppes launches this summer.

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Iain McPherson named industry's most influential in Bar World 100 2025

Edinburgh’s Iain McPherson has been voted the most influential figure in the global bar industry, with 17 other UK bar personalities making it into Drinks International’s Bar World 100.

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Emanuele Mensah wins World Class GB

Emanuele 'Lele' Mensah from The Connaught Bar in London has won the World Class GB finals, and will go on to represent Great Britain on the global stage in Toronto, Canada, in September.

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Al fresco 'Summer Streets' announced to boost hospitality

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced new al fresco dining and drinking hotspots that will allow Londoners and visitors to make the most of the capital’s summer months.

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Callooh Callay launches latest menu

Callooh Callay in Shoreditch has launched its latest menu: The Cocktail Thesaurus.

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Sorry Not Sorry Collective announces UK activations

The international tour of the Sorry Not Sorry Collective sees the female-led Australian hospitality collective land in the UK next week, ahead of three activations. 

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Ugly Butterfly to close

Adam Handling's Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar in Saint Ives will close later this month, the chef and owner has announced. 

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The bestselling mixers at the UK's Best Bars

Hamish Smith comes with the data that provides the narrative behind the bestselling mixers at the UK's Best Bars.

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The bestselling non-alc spirits at the UK's best bars

Hamish Smith assesses the non-alc spirits market, highlighting the brands that do best in the UK's best bars. 

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Q&A: CLASS speaks to Fentimans owner Eldon Robson as the brand turns 120 years old

CLASS chats to Eldon Robson, owner of Fentimans and great grandson of Thomas Fentiman. 

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The bestselling mezcals at the UK's best bars

Oli Dodd provides the narrative behind the bestselling mezcal brands in the UK's Best Bars.