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Coca-Cola launches MIX platform
Coca-Cola today has launched Coca-Cola MIX, a new platform repositioning Coca-Cola as a mixing ingredient.
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30 April, 2026
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Barcelona Cocktail Fest 2026 sets new benchmark for the international bar industry
Barcelona Cocktail Fest (BCF) closed its 2026 first edition on a high, transforming Palo Alto in Poblenou into a two-day meeting point for the international bar industry on 18–19 April.
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28 April, 2026
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World Class Global Final moves to Scotland
Diageo World Class has announced the 2026 global final will no longer take place in Dubai as conflict continues to disrupt the region.
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24 April, 2026
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Emanuele ‘Lele’ Mensah to launch West African inspired cocktail bar
Emanuele ‘Lele’ Mensah, winner of World Class GB 2025 and former Connaught Bar and Lyaness bartender, is to open his debut bar: Asase.
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24 April, 2026
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The best whiskies from the BBAs 2026
Oli Dodd picks out the best-scoring produts from the whisk(e)y categories.
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21 April, 2026
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The top rums from the BBAs 2026
Next up in our seriisation of the Bartenders' Brand Awards, Oli Dodd tells us what happened in the Rum category.
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16 April, 2026
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Callooh Callay owner opens new cocktail venue
The team at Callooh Callay will open 'cocktail pub' The March Hare in Chelsea to the public today.
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15 April, 2026
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The top-scoring Cognacs from the BBAs
An insight into our Cognac tasting at the 2026 Bartenders' Brand Awards.
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14 April, 2026
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How to Tap into the Spritz Boom with Disaronno
As the spritz cements its status as the UK on-trade’s number one cocktail, Disaronno is placing the serve firmly at the heart of its latest brand platform, Dolce Side of Life.
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02 April, 2026
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Nightcap to open Hidden Society
Nightcap is set to launch Hidden Society, a new standalone cocktail bar at the former site of The Cocktail Club Goodge Street, in April.
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01 April, 2026
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Q&A: CLASS speaks to Amaro Montenegro's Vero Bartender champion
CLASS speaks to Jelena Bulatovskaja from Sexy Fish, the winner of Amaro Montenegro's The Vero Bartender UK Final, which took place on last week at Florattica Rooftop London.
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01 April, 2026
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NoMad London sees director of bars change
Davide Segat will leave NoMad London next month, with Maxim Schulte replacing him as director of bars.
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31 March, 2026
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West Cup 2026 – Giffard calls bartenders to ‘Sip the Moment’
Premium French liqueur and syrup producer Giffard has officially launched its renowned West Cup cocktail competition for 2026 in the UK. This year’s battle of the mixologists calls on bartenders and drinks creators to showcase their creativity under the evocative theme, ‘Sip the Moment’.
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31 March, 2026
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The standout vodkas from the BBAs 2026
Next up in the serialisation of the BBAs, we look into our judges top five vodkas.
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31 March, 2026
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The best agave spirits from the BBAs 2026
Agave Spirits always make up a good chunk of our Bartenders' Brand Awards judging sessions - here's the lowdown on the class of 2026.
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31 March, 2026
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Raise your Bar Spoons: Courvoisier Connoisseurs makes its return for 2026
Following the success of its first year, Courvoisier, the most awarded Cognac house, has announced today the return of its Courvoisier Connoisseurs cocktail competition, spotlighting the next generation of UK bartending talent.
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30 March, 2026
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Beesou launches Hive Challenge 2026
BEESOU has announced the return of the BEESOU Hive Challenge for 2026, following the first edition in 2024. The competition returns with a format focused on what is shaping bar culture right now: low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability. Inspired by the precision of the hive, the Hive Challenge invites bartenders to champion local, seasonal ingredients, celebrating the landscapes that shape flavour while supporting bees, biodiversity, and pollinator-friendly ecosystems.
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26 March, 2026
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Barcelona Cocktail Fest 2026: Futureproof programme revealed
Pop-ups, brand partners, seminars and workshops confirmed for Palo Alto, 18–19 April 2026
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26 March, 2026
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The BBAs - how it works
Hamish Smith explains the process and how points are scored in the annual Bartenders’ Brand Awards.
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25 March, 2026
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CLASS WEEK (May 4-8): WHAT'S ON?
CLASS Week is our new free-to-access bar festival in London for the UK bar industry. The week will see a mix of CLASS-organised events and affiliate industry activations such as talks, masterclasses, tastings and guest shifts.
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25 March, 2026
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The best rums from the BBAs 2026
Today we turn our attention to the rum brands that scored best in the Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026.
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20 March, 2026
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World Class GB announces top 50 for 2026
Diageo’s bartending competition, World Class GB, has revealed the top 50 finalists for 2026, with successful applicants chosen from hundreds of entries.
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18 March, 2026
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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge 2026 returns
The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge returns for 2026, promising to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation.
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10 March, 2026
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The Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026 results go live
The results of the Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026 - CLASS magazine's bar product competition, which is judged by bartenders for bartenders - are now live on the Awards' dedicated website.
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09 March, 2026
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Sebastiano Cristofanon to leave Nightjar after 10 years
After ten years at Nightjar, five of which were in leadership positions, Sebastiano Cristofanon is to leave the east London cocktail and music bar.
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06 March, 2026
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Josh Linfitt becomes new Class Bar Awards Regional Chair
Josh Linfitt has been appointed Class Bar Awards Regional Chair for the West of England and Wales.
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04 March, 2026
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Picante to reopen this March
Seasonal cantina, Picante, returns Friday 13th March, bringing a taste of Guadalajara to Liverpool.
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27 February, 2026
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Laki Kane to relocate to Oxford Street
Hospitality operator The Breakfast Group has announced a new partnership with Laki Kane, which will relaunch in central London, taking over from Burlock Bar on Oxford Street.
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26 February, 2026
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Callooh Callay Chelsea to close
Callooh Callay has announced it will be closing its Chelsea bar in early March, five years after opening its doors on the King’s Road. A new concept is set to open on the same site in spring 2026.
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25 February, 2026