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Swift Shoreditch to play host to Le Syndicat

Following a takeover series which saw Le Syndicat host London bar Silverleaf earlier this month, the Parisian bar has announced it will be coming to the UK for one night at Swift Shoreditch.

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by Oli Dodd
29 June, 2022

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Callooh Callay to embark on nationwide bar takeover rally

London-based bar brand Callooh Callay has announced a nationwide takeover roadshow that will see the team hit 20 bars across 20 consecutive days.

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by Oli Dodd
29 June, 2022

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Amaro Montenegro's Vero Bartender competition returns

Amaro Montenegro - Italy’s number one premium amaro - has announced the launch of The Vero Bartender, its annual cocktail competition that invites bartenders from around the world to showcase their talent.

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by Sponsored Content
29 June, 2022

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Chelsie Bailey named head bartender of the American Bar at The Savoy

Chelsie Bailey has been named the 13th head bartender of the American Bar at The Savoy, Class can exclusively reveal.

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by Hamish Smith
23 June, 2022

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Elit Vodka’s Global Cocktail Competition is Back with a Sustainable Twist

Elit Vodka has announced the launch of the latest evolution of the brand’s global cocktail competition Elit Martini Masters.

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by Sponsored Content
16 June, 2022

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Singapore's Nutmeg & Clove to kick off Oriole's international takeover series

London’s Oriole Bar has announced a series of international takeovers to celebrate the launch of its latest cocktail menu which spotlights flavours and experiences from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

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by Oli Dodd
14 June, 2022

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Jason-Candid Knüsel named as Healthy Hospo managing director

Healthy Hospo has announced that London bartender Jason-Candid Knüsel, formerly of American Bar at The Savoy and the NoMad, has joined the non-profit as managing director.

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by Oli Dodd
14 June, 2022

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A Bar with Shapes for a Name to expand downstairs

Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat’s A Bar with Shapes for a Name, which only opened in Spring 2021, is to expand to take in the basement downstairs.

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by Hamish Smith
09 June, 2022

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A Bar with Shapes for a Name to expand downstairs

Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat’s A Bar with Shapes for a Name, which only opened last spring, is to expand to take in the basement downstairs later this year.

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by Hamish Smith
09 June, 2022

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NoMad London announces residency at Dante in New York

NoMad London has announced that it will be joining six other world-renowned bars in a month-long series of residencies at New York aperitivo bar, Dante.

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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022

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Michael McIlroy and Sam Ross’ Attaboy crowned North America’s Best Bar

New York’s Attaboy, the bar co-owned by Belfast-born Michael McIlroy and Melbourne’s Sam Ross, took the top spot in the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars list.

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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022

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Sly Augustin and Georgi Radev to co-host Rum Show 2022

The Whisky Exchange has announced that the Rum Show will be returning in 2022 with an in-person event at London’s Glaziers Hall.

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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022

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CLASS Summer 2022 edition launches

It’s here. The Summer 2022 edition of CLASS – Shapes and Forms - has now launched.

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by Hamish Smith
08 June, 2022

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Silverleaf to take over New York’s Overstory

London hotel bar Silverleaf has announced its first international takeover, at New York rooftop bar Overstory.

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by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2022

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New bars shine as the Class Bar Awards returns

Bars that opened during the pandemic took many of the gongs at the returning CLASS Bar Awards last night, highlighting the bar industry's resurgence.

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by Hamish Smith
25 May, 2022

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Moët & Chandon to open champagne bar at Harrods

Moët & Chandon has annoucned plans for its largest stand-alone champagne bar in Europe at Harrods in Knightsbridge.

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by Hamish Smith
19 May, 2022

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Jägermeister's Meister Hunter competition opens for entries

Mast-Jägermeister UK has now opened entries for this year’s Meister Hunter competition.

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by Sponsored Content
18 May, 2022

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Monica Berg becomes creative director of Campari Academy

Campari Academy, an educational platform aimed at the global bar trade, has been rolled out globally with bartender Monica Berg named creative director.

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by Shay Waterworth
17 May, 2022

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Campari Group completes Picon deal

Campari Group has completed the acquisition of the bitter aperitif brand Picon from Diageo.

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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022

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Dan Berger to open Blinker in Manchester

Dan Berger, formerly head of bars at London’s The Ned and bars manager at The Gordon Ramsay Group, has returned to Manchester to launch a new venue on Spring Gardens.

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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022

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Last call for Class Bar Awards tickets

With the Class Bar Awards 2022 less than three weeks away, time is running out to register for your ticket.

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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022

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Meaningful Drinking announces Deaf Awareness Week fundraising event

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, Meaningful Drinking has partnered with Franklin and Sons and Morena London for a fundraising and Deaf awareness event in aid of Deafroots.

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by Oli Dodd
11 May, 2022

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Matthias Ingelmann and Matt Varona launch verjus importer

Matthias Ingelmann, bar manager at KOL Mezcaleria, and Matt Varona, beverage manager for KOL’s parent company MJMK, have launched IV Drinks with the aim to bring high quality, affordable verjus to the UK.

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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022

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Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Challenge returns to the UK after two-year hiatus

St Lucian rum brand, Chairman’s Reserve, has announced that its Mai Tai Challenge will be returning for 2022 for the first time since 2019.

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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022

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Mr Fogg's Apothecary in Mayfair to launch

Inception Group - the company behind Mr Fogg's, Cahoots, Barts and other concept bars - has announced Mr Fogg’s Apothecary will launch this June in Mayfair.

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by Hamish Smith
04 May, 2022

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Schofields to open bar at Gary Neville's Stock Exchange Hotel

Joe and Daniel Schofield, owners of Schofield’s Bar and Atomeca, have announced the launch of a new hotel bar in Manchester alongside wine expert James Brandwood.

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by Oli Dodd
03 May, 2022

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Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives

UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.

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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022

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Stoli launches limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka

Stoli Group has announced the launch of a limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka with all set to go to World Central Kitchen’s meals for Ukrainian refugees.

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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022

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Schofield’s to host New York's Attaboy

Schofield’s Bar in Manchester will host legendary New York City bar Attaboy next month.

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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2022