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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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by Hamish Smith
12 August, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
13 August, 2025

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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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by Sponsored Content
11 August, 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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by Oli Dodd
06 August, 2025

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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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by Oli Dodd
07 August, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
28 July, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
22 July, 2025

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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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by Eleanor Howard
18 July, 2025

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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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by Eleanor Howard
18 July, 2025

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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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by Sponsored Content
14 July, 2025

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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge champion announced

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by Sponsored Content
14 July, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
08 July, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
03 July, 2025

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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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by Sponsored Content
03 July, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
03 July, 2025

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Introducing the Schweppes Pioneers

The new global advocacy platform from Schweppes launches this summer.

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by Sponsored Content
25 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2025

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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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by Eleanor Yates
19 June, 2025

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Nightjar announces series of events to celebrate 15th anniversary

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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
19 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
19 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
19 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
17 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
11 June, 2025

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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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by Hamish Smith
09 June, 2025

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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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by Sponsored Content
09 June, 2025

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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.

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by Oli Dodd
06 June, 2025

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Dive bar All My Gods to launch in Bethnal Green

All My Gods, a “modern London dive bar” from burlesque artist, painter and tattooist Roxy Velvet and the team behind Soho's Dram, will launch on Bethnal Green’s Paradise Row in mid-to-late July.

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by Hamish Smith
03 June, 2025

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Alex Taylor to open Low Key in Cardiff

Cardiff bar operator Alex Taylor is to open a new bar in the city: Low Key.

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by Hamish Smith
04 June, 2025

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The Spy Bar creates Martini No.52 in tribute to Forest Collins

The Spy Bar at Raffles London at The OWO has launched Martini No. 52, a cocktail created in tribute to the late drinks writer Forest Collins.

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by Hamish Smith
04 June, 2025