Login / Register

Forgot Password?     Sign up
classmag-image

News

News

Hacha and Vault Aperitivo launch limited-edition white vermouth designed for agave spirits
Hacha, recently named the UK’s Best Specialist Bar at the Class Bar Awards, has partnered with aperitivo brand Vault to launch a limited-edition white vermouth designed for agave spirits.
—
by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2023

Sponsored Content

Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast
Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.
—
by Sponsored Content
25 May, 2023

News

Nobu launches tequila
Nobu has collaborated with QUI Tequila to launch a limited-edition aged tequila available for both on and off-trade sales.
—
by Shay Waterworth
01 June, 2023

News

Monica Berg to curate and host Le Bar Rouge at Cocktail Spirits with Campari Academy
Multi-award-winning bartender and operator Monica Berg will curate and host Le Bar Rouge, the educational platform at Cocktails Spirits in Paris, in her role as creative director at the Campari Academy.
—
by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2023

News

Class Bar Awards 2023: Reaction from the winners
Tuesday's Class Bar Awards saw the best of the UK bar industry celebrated at Battersea Arts Centre in London. Class caught up with some of the winners on the night to get their reaction.
—
by Eleanor Howard
25 May, 2023

News

Chelsie Bailey's first Savoy menu revealed ahead of launch
The American Bar at the Savoy has launched its new cocktail menu - the first by its new head bartender Chelsie Bailey.
—
by Hamish Smith
24 May, 2023

News

Class Bar Awards winners announced
CLASS magazine has announced its highly anticipated CLASS Bar Awards 2023, with bars from Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and London taking the largest share of awards. 
—
by Hamish Smith
23 May, 2023

News

The Gothic Bar opens in Kings Cross
The Gothic Bar has opened alongside The Midland Grand Dining Room as part of the latest phase of the regeneration of Kings Cross, London.
—
by Hamish Smith
19 May, 2023

News

The Pinnacle Guide publishes its newly formed criteria
The Pinnacle Guide has published its framework for rewarding excellence in the best bars in the world.
—
by Eleanor Yates
19 May, 2023

News

All you need to know about 1 Hotel Mayfair's Dover Yard bar
1 Hotel is making its debut in London this July, with Dover Yard the Mayfair site's flagship bar. Hamish Smith speaks to the hotel's new director of bars Matteo Carretta about what we can expect.
—
by Hamish Smith
17 May, 2023

News

Franklin & Sons teams up with So Let’s Talk for mental health awareness
Franklin & Sons has announced a partnership with hospitality support organisation So Let’s Talk for a series of educational events throughout mental health awareness week.
—
by Oli Dodd
11 May, 2023

News

World Class GB announces top 10 finalists

Diageo GB has announced the top 10 finalists of its 2023 World Class competition. 
—
by Hamish Smith
11 May, 2023

News

Chairman's Reserve's Spice Lab comp opens for entries
Chairman’s Reserve Rum has announced the return of its competition: The Chairman’s Spice Lab.
—
by Hamish Smith
11 May, 2023

Sponsored Content

Roma Bar Show returns this May for its third edition

The Roma Bar Show returns on the 29th and 30th of May, at the historic Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome and will host hundreds of brands and operators from the international spirits industry. 
—
by Sponsored Content
03 May, 2023
Renais

News

Jack Sotti partners with Watson family to launch Chablis-inspired gin
Drinks consultant Jack Sotti has partnered with Alex Watson, actress sister Emma Watson and winemaker father Chris Watson to launch the Chablis-inspired gin, Renais, this summer.
—
by Hamish Smith
03 May, 2023

News

Matthew Dakers to open 11th & Social in Norwich
London bartender Matthew Dakers is to open his first venue, 11th & Social, in Norwich. 
—
by Hamish Smith
27 April, 2023

News

50 Best launches Bareksten Best Bar Design Award
The World's 50 Best Bars has unveiled a brand-new award that will celebrate the best in bar design – The Bareksten Best Bar Design Award. 
—
by Eleanor Yates
25 April, 2023

News

Fortnum & Mason's revamped bar to allow guests to create cocktails
Fortnum & Mason in London is to relaunch its third-floor bar 3’6 on May 1st, and in doing so will throw open the cocktail-making process to its guests.
—
by Hamish Smith
19 April, 2023

News

Cocktails in the City to return for 2023
London cocktail festival Cocktails in the City has announced it will be returning to Bedford Square Gardens across three weekends this summer.
—
by Oli Dodd
20 April, 2023

News

Sonia Elia joins Cocchi as brand advocacy manager
Former Hilton Park Lane bartender Sonia Elia has joined Cocchi in a newly-created brand advocacy manager role, as the Italian aromatised wine brand seeks to strengthen ties with the on-trade.
—
by Oli Dodd
20 April, 2023

Sponsored Content

Chairman Reserve Spiced: an authentic spiced rum
Class chats to Dave Marsland, UK brand ambassador for Saint Lucia Distillers, about why authenticity matters when it comes to spiced rum. 
—
by Sponsored Content
19 April, 2023

Sponsored Content

Crystal Head vodka extends deadline for Creative Spirit Challenge 2023
Crystal Head vodka's Creative Spirit Challenge, which is returning this year after a four-year hiatus, has extended its deadline for entries.
—
by Sponsored Content
04 May, 2023

News

The best of the best in the BBAs 2023
To conclude our highlights of the BBAs 2023 we have our best of the best list - the top 10 products from the entire BBAs competition, which is headed by ths year's Supreme Champion. 
—
by Hamish Smith
17 April, 2023

News

The best tonic waters from the BBAs 2023
Tonic water is the last category we come to in the BBAs, but is no less important than the others. Here's the top five from a jam-packed tonic water judging session. 
—
by Hamish Smith
17 April, 2023

News

Why old whisky became the preserve of investors not bartenders
Hamish Smith interviews Isabel Graham-Yooll, auction director at Whisky.Auction, about the brands and categories that have rocketed in value at whisky auctions – and learns why.
—
by Hamish Smith
13 April, 2023
Cider BBAs

News

The best ciders from the BBAs 2023
Cider doesn't have a big role in cocktail bars, but it's still on a good number of menus. Here are our panel's top five picks from our cider session. 
—
by Hamish Smith
13 April, 2023

News

Adam Handling’s Eve Bar unveils new technique-driven menu

Eve Bar, the subterranean bar beneath the Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling, has announced the launch of a new zero-waste menu, Technique. 
—
by Oli Dodd
12 April, 2023

News

New venue and date for the Class Bar Awards 2023
The Class Bar Awards 2023 will now take place on May 23rd at Battersea Arts Centre in South London.
—
by Hamish Smith
22 March, 2023
BBAs non-abv spirits

News

The best non-abv spirits from the BBAs 2023
Judges thought the Non-abv category in the BBAs showed great progress this year. Here we summarise the results. 
—
by Hamish Smith
11 April, 2023
Mixers BBAs

News

The best softs and mixers from the BBAs 2023
We turn next to the softs and mixers category in the BBAs, where one brand dominates. 
—
by Hamish Smith
11 April, 2023