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The CLASS Report: vodka

Oli Dodd reveals the vodkas that do best in the UK's Best Bars.

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by Oli Dodd
16 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report 2026: tequila

The bestselling spirit in the UK's Best Bars is tequila - Hamish Smith lets us in on which ones made the top 10.

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by Hamish Smith
15 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report 2026: gin

The second bestselling category in the UK's Best Bars is gin - and here are the top ten brands. Oli Dodd reports

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by Oli Dodd
15 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report 2026: Bartenders' Favourites

Before we dive into the categories, we have a new list to unveil – and it’s probably the most important of the entire report.

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by Hamish Smith
15 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report 2026: Spirits

In the first of our serialised CLASS Report articles, we zoom out to the most used spirit categories in the UK's Best Bars.

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by Hamish Smith
15 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report: How it works

The Class Report provides an insight into what brands are most coveted by the best bars across the nation. Hamish Smith explains how the results are achieved.

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by Hamish Smith
15 July, 2026

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The CLASS Report 2026 launches

CLASS has launched The CLASS Report 2026, our annual guide to the brands the UK's Best Bars cherish most.

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by Hamish Smith
14 July, 2026

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Class Summer 2026 edition launches

Editor Hamish Smith introduces the latest magazine. Access the digital magazine here. Not subscribed? Bartenders can sign up for a digital or hard copy here.

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by Hamish Smith
14 July, 2026

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Monica Berg and Alex Kratena open new temporary bar Casual by Tayer

Tayēr + Elementary founders Monica Berg and Alex Kratena have announced the opening of Casual in the basement of London’s Cato for a six-week residency.

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by Shay Waterworth
09 July, 2026

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The Milk Thistle Distillery opens for bookings

The Milk Thistle Distillery has officially opened for bookings for a programme of immersive tasting experiences, cocktail masterclasses and hands-on gin blending sessions inside one of Bristol's best bars.

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by Hamish Smith
09 July, 2026

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VAT's the Problem campaign gathers momentum

The #VATsTheProblem campaign is gathering momentum with the 250,000 supporters now able to order campaign assets and have them delivered direct to their venue.

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by Hamish Smith
09 July, 2026

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Thomas Henry returns to the UK

Thomas Henry is returning to the UK market, where its namesake helped pioneer the commercial production of soda more than 250 years ago.

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by Hamish Smith
09 July, 2026

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Line crowned winner of inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars as London named Cocktail Capital

Line from Athens has tonight (June 30) been named Europe’s Best Bar at the inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars ceremony, held at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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by Hamish Smith
30 June, 2026

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Jean Trinh named industry's Most Influential in Bar World 100

Jean Trinh of Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, has been named the most influential bar industry figure, according to Drinks International’s Bar World 100.

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by Hamish Smith
29 June, 2026

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Q&A with Dave Marsland ahead of Manchester Rum Festival

Hamish Smith chats to Dave Marsland ahead of Manchester Rum Festival.

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by Hamish Smith
28 June, 2026

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Q&A with Disaronno's Daryl Beare

CLASS speaks to Daryl Beare, Brand Ambassador at Disaronno International UK

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by Sponsored Content
02 July, 2026

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Quintessential Brands appoints new advocacy team

Quintessential Brands has launched Fifth Essence by QB, a sales advocacy programme, led by a brand ambassador team to reintroduce its prestige selection to the on-trade, across London and the north west of England.

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by Hamish Smith
01 July, 2026

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Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood doubles with launch of second space

Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood has opened the doors of its second terrace bar, extending its capacity to more than 200.

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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2026

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Claire Warner launches Good Measure

Claire Warner has today launched Good Measure, a new research platform that aims to measure the social value of hospitality venues and to make the case for protecting them.

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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2026

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Beesou crowns Hive Master 2026

BEESOU has announced the winners of the BEESOU Hive Challenge 2026, following the live final held yesterday at Pérola Rooftop Cocktail Bar in London.

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by Sponsored Content
25 June, 2026

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De Kuyper expands cocktail convenience with batched range

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by Sponsored Content
25 June, 2026

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Spirit of Bristol moves in with The Milk Thistle bar

The Spirit of Bristol is to move into The Milk Thistle bar to create a new West Country destination for craft spirits.

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by Hamish Smith
23 June, 2026

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Hendrick's launches Just Another Hendrick's Takeover

To celebrate the launch of Another Hendrick's and the forever coupling with Hendrick's Original, the team at Hendrick's have launched 'Just Another Hendrick's Takeover' looking to bring something a little different to the takeover scene!

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by Sponsored Content
19 June, 2026

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Giorgio Bargiani wins inaugural Altos Bartenders' Bartender for Europe’s 50 Best Bars

Giorgio Bargiani, the assistant director of mixology at the Connaught Bar in London, has been named the first winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award for Europe’s 50 Best Bars.

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by Oli Dodd
16 June, 2026

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Hoxton appoints Georgi Radev as brand ambassador

Photo by Josh Linfitt

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by Hamish Smith
15 June, 2026

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Código 1530 announces Mexican cultural residency

Código 1530 is bringing together music, Michelin talent and Mexican craft in a new cultural residency at the Aethos Penthouse this June and July

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by Sponsored Content
18 June, 2026

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Beesou Bitter Honey Aperitif announces distribution deal

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by Sponsored Content
18 June, 2026

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Franklin & Sons celebrates 140 years with return of Flavour in Motion competition

Premium soft drinks, tonic and soda brand, Franklin & Sons, has announced the return of its cocktail competition, Flavour in Motion.

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by Sponsored Content
10 June, 2026

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Botivo joins Mangrove portfolio

Non-alcoholic brand Botivo has joined the Mangrove Global portfolio of spirits, world whiskies and non-alcoholic drinks.

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by Eleanor Yates
09 June, 2026

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Dante takes up permanent residence at Claridge's

Dante has become a permanent fixture at Claridge's, following the success of the New York restaurant-bar’s successful - and extended - residence at the Mayfair hotel last year.

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by Hamish Smith
08 June, 2026