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The BBAs 2024 - how does it work?
Hamish Smith expands on the three-step thinking that is at the heart of the annual Bartenders’ Brand Awards.
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by Hamish Smith
15 March, 2024

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Drinking out still a priority for Britons says new research
Two thirds of British adults say that eating and drinking out is still a priority for them despite the cost-of-living crisis according to new research from Zonal in partnership with CGA by NIQ and UKHospitality.
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by Oli Dodd
14 March, 2024

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The Hide Bar to close its doors
After more than 17 years of service, The Hide Bar on London’s Bermondsey Street will close its doors at the end of March 2024.
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by Hamish Smith
11 March, 2024
Class mag

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CLASS Spring 2024 launches
Access the digital magazine here. Not subscribed? Bartenders can sign up for a digital or hard copy here. 
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11 March, 2024

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The Bartenders' Brand Awards results go live
The results of the Bartenders' Brand Awards - CLASS magazine's drinks competition, which is judged by bartenders for bartenders - are now live on the Awards' dedicated website.  
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by Hamish Smith
08 March, 2024

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Franklin & Sons delivers first Sip & Savour training session
There are training sessions, and then there are next-level cocktail workshops that bring together top bartenders from around the country to learn and collaborate with each other. Sip & Savour, the first in a series of events from premium mixer brand Franklin & Sons, part of a year-long bartender advocacy programme, was no ordinary training session.
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by Sponsored Content
07 March, 2024

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Stray launches menu created by women of Manchester’s bar industry
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Stray has launched a menu with each of the ten cocktails created by one of Manchester’s leading female bartenders, owners and operators.
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by Oli Dodd
06 March, 2024

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The Bottle Cocktail Shop announces debut menu
Islington-based The Bottle Cocktail Shop has announced the launch of its debut menu built with the aid of data collected during the first year of the bar’s operation.
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by Oli Dodd
06 March, 2024
Engine gin

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Disaronno owner Illva Saronno buys Engine gin
Illva Saronno Holding, the owner of Disaronno and The Busker,  has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world”.
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by Eleanor Yates
01 March, 2024
Connaught Bar book

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Connaught Bar unveils cocktail book
Connaught Bar has announced the launch of its first book The Connaught Bar: Recipes and Iconic Creations.
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by Hamish Smith
29 February, 2024

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Mezcal brand The Lost Explorer enters tequila
Having worked for three decades as head distiller of Diageo’s Don Julio, maestro tequilero Enrique de Colsa has partnered with The Lost Explorer to create its first tequila line.
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by Shay Waterworth
26 February, 2024

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Chelsie Bailey takes role at Be At One owner Stonegate
Chelsie Bailey has been appointed head of drinks development for bar and pub group Stonegate.
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by Hamish Smith
26 February, 2024

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UKBG to host third Japanese spirits themed competition

The UKBG & Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association have annouced the third edition of the Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest.
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by Hamish Smith
22 February, 2024

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Speciality Brands to distribute Takamaka and Chichibu
Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is adding Takamaka to its rum portfolio, alongside signing an exclusive partnership with Chichibu Distillery, taking over from Speciality Drinks.
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by Eleanor Yates
16 February, 2024

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The Drinks Trust launches annual industry survey for 2024
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.
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by Eleanor Yates
12 February, 2024

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Iain McPherson and ECW founders launch Edinburgh Bar Show
Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons has teamed up with Edinburgh Cocktail Week founders Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson to launch a new three-day international bar show in the Scottish capital.
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by Hamish Smith
07 February, 2024

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Brass Monkey owner takes over Nottingham's Tilt
Liam O’Brien of Nottingham’s Brass Monkey has taken over another of the city’s longstanding bars, Tilt.
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by Hamish Smith
07 February, 2024
Terroir Tapas

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Award-winning low-waste restaurant bar Terroir Tapas closes
Terroir Tapas, a pioneer of sustainable practices in the UK hospitality industry, has announced it has closed due to financial difficulties. 
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by Hamish Smith
06 February, 2024

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Velvet Bar launches icon-inspired menu
Velvet By Salvatore Calabrese, set in the Corinthia London, has announced the launch of its new menu ‘The Quote Book’, CLASS' sister title Drinks International has exclusively revealed.
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by Eleanor Yates
01 February, 2024

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Maura and Alex Lawrence Milia relocate to Mexico
Maura Lawrence Milia of Connaught Bar and Alex Lawrence Milia of Mr Lyan group will move to Mexico to team up with Walter Meyenburg of Hanky Panky and form the Mexico City-based bar group MWA.
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by Oli Dodd & Hamish Smith
24 January, 2024
Yann Bouvignies

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Yann Bouvignies to leave Scarfes for Rosewood Amsterdam role
Yann Bouvignies is to leave Scarfes at Rosewood London to undertake a new role as director of bars at Rosewood Amsterdam.
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by Hamish Smith
22 January, 2024
Scales Bar, Mayfair

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Inside Scales, a new hidden bar in Mayfair
Scales, a hidden bar beneath independent London drinks store Drink with Sasha, has opened its doors.
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by Hamish Smith
18 January, 2024

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Beluga Vodka looks ahead to 2024
Beluga Vodka is a symbol of luxury and success. It blends craft and tradition with innovation and an unwavering dedication to quality and attention to detail at every stage of the production process.
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by Sponsored Content
17 January, 2024
Chelsie Bailey

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Chelsie Bailey departs the American Bar at The Savoy
Chelsie Bailey has announced that she has left her role as the head bartender of the American Bar at The Savoy.
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by Hamish Smith
16 January, 2024

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Havana Club launches Cocktail Maestros competition
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by Sponsored Content
16 January, 2024

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Maura Milia to leave Connaught Bar
Maura Milia, bar manager of Connaught Bar, will leave her role this March to pursue a new project overseas, after a decade at the Mayfair hotel.
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by Hamish Smith
15 January, 2024

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Plantation changes name to Planteray Rum
Maison Ferrand has announced that its rum brand Plantation has changed its name to Planteray Rum with immediate effect.
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by Oli Dodd
09 January, 2024

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Beaufort Bar at The Savoy appoints new manager
The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy has appointed Markus Basset as bar manager.
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by Hamish Smith
08 January, 2024

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The most-read stories of 2023
What were the big bar industry stories last year? Hamish Smith provides a guide to the most read on Classbarmag.com.
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by Hamish Smith
05 January, 2024

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Elon Soddu opens Twice Shy in Earl's Court
Elon Soddu, Victor Maggiolo and the team behind Amaro bar are today opening the doors to their second west London venue: Twice Shy.
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by Hamish Smith
15 December, 2023