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Baccarat Bar launches menu inspired by photography
Baccarat Bar launches menu inspired by photography.
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by Eleanor Yates
06 December, 2023

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The Busker launches small-batch release
The Busker Irish Whiskey has launched its first small batch expression, The Busker Small Batch Single Pot Still.
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by Hamish Smith
04 December, 2023

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UK to freeze alcohol duty until August 2024
In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the plan to freeze alcohol duty until August next year.
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by Oli Dodd
22 November, 2023

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Viajante87 launches new full menu
Notting Hill bar, Viajante87 has announced a new menu, the first full cocktail list under the leadership of bar director Pietro Collina and brand manager Veronica Di Pietrantonio.
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by Oli Dodd
16 November, 2023

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Callooh Callay celebrates 15th birthday with alumni guest shift

Shoreditch bar Callooh Callay is to celebrate its 15th birthday, bringing back some of the bar's best-known bartenders for a one-night-only guest shift.
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by Hamish Smith
15 November, 2023

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Schofields and Vennings to unite in December
Bar industry brothers Daniel & Joe Schofield from Schofield’s Bar in Manchester and Noel & Max Venning from Three Sheets in London will bartend together for the first time this December.
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by Hamish Smith
14 November, 2023

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ECC's Lorenzo Di Cola joins Altamura
Lorenzo Di Cola, formerly of the Experimental Cocktail Club Group, has joined Altamura Distilleries as international head of brand across its key global markets, including Italy, the USA, the UK, and India.
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by Hamish Smith
14 November, 2023

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Zonin 1821 and UK sommelier association collaborate to meet record demand for UK sommeliers
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by Sponsored Content
14 November, 2023

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Michter's named The World’s Most Admired Whisky
Michter’s has been named The World’s Most Admired Whisky brand in the third edition of the annual top 50 list released by CLASS' sister title Drinks International.
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by Eleanor Yates
01 November, 2023

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Drinks One launches e-commerce arm
Agency Drinks One has launched an e-commerce arm aimed at providing a platform for smaller scale, “innovative” drinks brands to sell directly to consumers and trade.
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by Hamish Smith
01 November, 2023

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Raffaele di Monaco on The House of Suntory DOJO advocacy programme
CLASS speaks to Raffaele di Monaco, UK brand ambassador at The House of Suntory, about the DOJO advocacy programme.
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by Sponsored Content
29 October, 2023

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The Zetter Marylebone launches games-inspired menu
Boutique hotel, The Zetter Marylebone, has announced the launch a new menu with each drink inspired by games, The GaZetter.
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by Oli Dodd
25 October, 2023

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The Long & Short of It by The Borders Distillery - a blend that plays with time
Harnessing the power of fermentation to influence flavour, The Borders Distillery (TBD) has unveiled the second release in its experimental Workshop Series line, a limited-edition blend that plays with time. 
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by Sponsored Content
24 October, 2023

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Sips takes The World's 50 Best Bars crown as London named cocktail capital
Sips from Barcelona has taken top spot at The World’s 50 Best Bars sponsored by Perrier – announced in Singapore tonight - while London became the cocktail capital 2023, contributing more bars to the list than any other city.
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by Hamish Smith
17 October, 2023

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Hacha launches new menu mixed by sound
Hacha, the London agaveria and two-time winner of the UK Specialist Bar of the Year at the Class Bar Awards, has announced the launch of a new menu, the bar’s first since opening its Dalston venue in 2019.
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by Oli Dodd
12 October, 2023

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Nico de Soto readies Wacky Wombat for launch
Nico de Soto of Mace in New York and Danico in Paris is days from opening Wacky Wombat, a new bar in London’s Soho.
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by Hamish Smith
12 October, 2023

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The Class Bar Awards 2024 opens for entries
The Class Bar Awards - which aims to recognise the bars and bartenders who set the standard for hospitality and innovation across the UK - is now open for entries. 
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by Hamish Smith
10 October, 2023

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Five UK bars make 50 Best's 51-100 list
The UK has once again had a strong showing in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list, with London's Lyaness leading the quintette of English bars. 
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by Hamish Smith
10 October, 2023

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Ketel One Vodka owner Nolet to buy Lucas Bols
Nolet Group has agreed to acquire Lucas Bols for around €270m with all operations to remain in Amsterdam.
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by Shay Waterworth
10 October, 2023
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CTC owners open The Royal Cocktail Exchange
The owners of Cocktail Trading Co and Murder Inc, Elliot Ball, Andy Mil and Olly Brading, have opened the doors to The Royal Cocktail Exchange near Goodge Street in London. 
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by Hamish Smith
04 October, 2023
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Atelier Coupette to launch in Soho
Atelier Coupette, the sequel to the famed Bethnal Green bar Coupette, is launching in mid October in Soho, London.
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by Hamish Smith
04 October, 2023

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Jack Wakelin and Tom Aronica open The Pearl
Jack Wakelin and Tom ‘Ronnie’ Aronica of Bench have launched The Pearl at Park Hill in Sheffield.
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by Hamish Smith
04 October, 2023

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Paolo Scialpi joins Altamura from Connaught Bar
Paolo Scialpi – formerly of Connaught Bar - has joined Altamura vodka as brand advocate for luxury hospitality.
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by Hamish Smith
04 October, 2023

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CLASS Autumn 2023 magazine launches
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
03 October, 2023

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Sly Augustin and Maiko Neill to launch Notting Hill venue
Trailer Happiness’ Sly Augustin and hospitality consultant Maiko Neill are to launch restaurant Portobello 177 in Notting Hill on October 4th.
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by Hamish Smith
29 September, 2023

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Canadian Martin takes World Class Crown
Jacob Martin from Canada has been named the 2023 World Class Global Bartender of the Year.
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by Hamish Smith
29 September, 2023

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Scarfes Bar launches single malt in collaboration with The Lakes Distillery
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has partnered with English whisky distillery The Lakes to launch a limited-edition single malt to celebrate the bar’s ten-year anniversary.
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by Oli Dodd
28 September, 2023

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Rhum Damoiseau and Skylark Spirits to launch UK tour and cocktail competition
This November Rhum Damoiseau and Skylark Spirits are launching their first national cocktail competition to celebrate the creativity, history and innovation of Arrangé style rhums.
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by Sponsored Content
26 September, 2023

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The Blend by Beam Suntory introduces exclusive kickboxing programme for hospitality industry
The Blend, Beam Suntory’s global trade engagement platform, has collaborated with renowned industry figure Remy Savage and 2019 World Champion Kickboxer, Arnold Oborotov, to launch an innovative and unique 12-week training programme tailored specifically for the global hospitality community. 
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by Sponsored Content
22 September, 2023

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Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale to reunite
Alex Kratena of Tayēr + Elementary and Simone Caporale of Sips & Boadas will work under the same roof again this autumn - it's the first time they have bartended as a pair since 2015.
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by Hamish Smith
22 September, 2023