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Aberdeen's Orchid closes permanently
Orchid – the bar that put Aberdeen on the cocktail map - permanently closed last week, after 15 years in business.
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05 March, 2025
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Franklin & Sons, No 3 Gin & Fielden Whiskey partner with Equal Parts to celebrate International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), premium soft drink and mixer brand Franklin & Sons is teaming up with No 3 Gin & Fielden Whiskey to host an unmissable evening of cocktails, music, and community on Sunday 9th March, at East London cocktail bar, Equal Parts.
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04 March, 2025
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Present Company in Liverpool closes
Simon Thompson's Present Company in Liverpool has closed permanently closed.
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26 February, 2025
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Celebrate Her launches Data Census Survey
Celebrate Her has teamed up with hospitality training platform Allara Global and consumer intelligence expert CGA by NIQ to launch a Data Census Survey for the drinks industry.
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26 February, 2025
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Mia Kumari to depart Satan's Whiskers
Mia Kumari, the CLASS Bar Awards Bartender of the Year 2023, is to leave Satan's Whiskers.
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20 February, 2025
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Deadline approaching for World Class GB 2025
Tomorrow marks the one-week deadline for entries to World Class GB 2025.
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20 February, 2025
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What to expect from Edinburgh Bar Show 2025
Following a highly successful launch, Edinburgh Bar Show returns in April 2025, from April 6th to 9th promising an expanded programme designed to educate, inspire, and connect the bar and drinks trade. EBS will once again spotlight Scotland’s thriving bar scene and world-class drinks producers while welcoming leading international bars, brands, and industry professionals to Edinburgh. Those wishing to attend can register now for a free Trade Pass via the EBS website.
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18 February, 2025
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Enter the Bar Manager of the Year award
The Class Bar Awards' Bar Manager of the Year award is open for entries.
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14 February, 2025
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Are you the industry's Front of House Star?
The Class Bar Awards' Front of House Star award is open for entries.
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13 February, 2025
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Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge returns for 2025
The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge is back for its seventh edition and this year promises to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation.
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12 February, 2025
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Hacha to open Bermondsey venue ahead of Brixton site closure
London-based agaveria Hacha has announced a new bar in Bermondsey, which will see the closure of its second site in Brixton.
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11 February, 2025
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Chris Tanner and Edwin Frost to open Câv in Bethnal Green
Chris Tanner, co-founder of Dram London, and Edwin Frost, who co-founded Islington's Half Cut and Shoreditch's Oranj, have announced they will open Câv in Bethnal Green on March 1st.
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06 February, 2025
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BCB London Roadshow announced
BCB London - which takes place June 30 to July 1 at Tobacco Dock - has announced a UK and Ireland roadshow to offer a flavour of what visitors can expect from the show.
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05 February, 2025
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CASK Liquid Marketing Annual Showcase returns for 2025
CASK Liquid Marketing will once again host their brand showcase featuring an afternoon of sampling and expert-led masterclasses at Kachette, Shoreditch on 26th February.
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03 February, 2025
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The Coral Room launches aeronautically-themed menu
The Coral Room at London’s Bloomsbury Hotel has launched its new menu – Mr Crosbie’s Great Aeronautic Adventure – themed around the 18th century balloonist Richard Crosbie.
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30 January, 2025
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Angelos Bafas to release debut book
Angelos Bafas, also known as Mr Ungarnished, is set to release his debut book, Hyper Drinks, next week.
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27 January, 2025
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American Bar at Gleneagles unveils new menu
American Bar at Gleneagles has announced its new cocktail menu, Rose Compendium, will launch on February 5th.
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23 January, 2025
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Sheffield's listed Abbeydale Picture House bought by hospitality group
True North Brew Co, the independent hospitality group based in Sheffield, has acquired the Grade II listed Abbeydale Picture House.
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20 January, 2025
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Dan Berger to launch The Morris
Dan Berger, owner of Blinker, is set to open his second site after securing the venue formerly occupied by Fierce Beer in the heart of Manchester’s Norther Quarter.
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20 January, 2025
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Proof Drinks co-founder James McDermott passes
Proof Drinks has announced the passing of its co-founder, James McDermott.
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17 January, 2025
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The most-read stories of 2024
Home to drinks news, comment pieces, features and all things UK cocktail bars, Class’s digital sidecar, Classbarmag.com, had a stellar year, growing its readership by almost a half. But what were the big bar industry stories last year? Hamish Smith reveals the stories you read most.
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02 January, 2025
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Andy Kerr and Tom Gibson to launch Parasol in Dalston
The Sun Tavern's Andy Kerr will team up with Tom Gibson from Ruby's to open Parasol in Dalston in spring 2025.
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12 December, 2024
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CLASS speaks to Glencairn Crystal
CLASS interviews Darren McGinn, business development executive at Glencairn Crystal
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09 December, 2024
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Introducing Cheeky Swank’s Blue Razz Vodka
Cheeky Swank, the rapidly growing UK-based spirits brand, is proud to unveil its newest creation – Blue Razz Vodka. Bold, vibrant, and bursting with flavour, Blue Razz captures the tangy sweetness of ripe blue raspberry, delivering a taste sensation like no other. Perfect for mixing, sipping, or elevating your cocktails, this innovative vodka is set to become the star of any drinks menu.
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03 December, 2024
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Groucho Club closes amid police investigation
Legendary London venue The Groucho Club has had its licence removed after police announced they ere investigating whether the venue was the scene of a serious criminal offence.
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27 November, 2024
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The Watermark Bar to close its doors
The Watermark Bar in Leeds will close on January 1st 2025, CLASS can reveal.
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26 November, 2024
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Mr Lyan launches cocktail seasoning range
Ryan Chetiyawardana - aka Mr Lyan - has launched a range of cocktail seasonings called Three Families.
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25 November, 2024
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William Grant & Sons UK announces 1887 Collective members
William Grant & Sons UK is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its esteemed 1887 Collective, now entering its seventh year with a fresh new look and an exciting first-ever Industry Nomination process.
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21 November, 2024
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Tales of the Cocktail releases 2025 dates
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has annouced that the 23rd conference will return to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans from July 20-25, 2025.
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19 November, 2024