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London’s Monica Berg heads most influential list

Monica Berg has topped Drinks International’s Bar World 100 in association with Perrier, which celebrates the most influential bar industry figures globally.

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by Hamish Smith
27 June, 2023

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Find out which bar has the best Social Media Presence

With an ever-more important part to play in a bar’s operation, the Social Media Presence category (Sponsored by Villa Sandi) saw some of the best showcases of connecting the online world to real-life experiences.

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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2023

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All you need to know about Manchester Rum Festival

Dave Marsland’s sixth annual Manchester Rum Festival is on the horizon. He reveals the stats and highlights of the July event

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by Sponsored Content
19 June, 2023

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Eve Bar appoints Mike Redman as new head bartender

Covent Garden’s Eve Bar has announced the appointment of Mike Redman, formerly of American Bar at The Savoy and Lab 22, as head bartender.

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by Oli Dodd
13 June, 2023

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The Connaught Bar team launches content series celebrating their guests

In the bar’s 15th anniversary year, the Connaught Bar has announced a new content series, Connaught Bar Talks, that will celebrate its guests.

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by Oli Dodd
12 June, 2023

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Artesian launches ‘Ingredients of the Future’ menu

Class can reveal that Artesian, located at The Langham London, is launching a new menu titled ‘Ingredients of the Future’.

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by Eleanor Yates
09 June, 2023

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Hacha and Vault Aperitivo launch vermouth designed for agave spirits

Hacha, recently named the UK’s Best Specialist Bar at the Class Bar Awards, has partnered with aperitivo brand Vault to launch a limited-edition white vermouth designed for agave spirits.

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by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2023

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Nobu launches tequila

Nobu has collaborated with QUI Tequila to launch a limited-edition aged tequila available for both on and off-trade sales.

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by Shay Waterworth
01 June, 2023

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Monica Berg to curate and host Le Bar Rouge at Cocktail Spirits with Campari Academy

Multi-award-winning bartender and operator Monica Berg will curate and host Le Bar Rouge, the educational platform at Cocktails Spirits in Paris, in her role as creative director at the Campari Academy.

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by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2023

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Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast

Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.

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by Sponsored Content
25 May, 2023

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Class Bar Awards 2023: Reaction from the winners

Tuesday's Class Bar Awards saw the best of the UK bar industry celebrated at Battersea Arts Centre in London. Class caught up with some of the winners on the night to get their reaction.

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by Eleanor Howard
25 May, 2023

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Chelsie Bailey's first Savoy menu revealed ahead of launch

The American Bar at the Savoy has launched its new cocktail menu - the first by its new head bartender Chelsie Bailey.

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by Hamish Smith
24 May, 2023

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Class Bar Awards winners announced

CLASS magazine has announced its highly anticipated CLASS Bar Awards 2023, with bars from Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and London taking the largest share of awards.

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by Hamish Smith
23 May, 2023

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The Gothic Bar opens in Kings Cross

The Gothic Bar has opened alongside The Midland Grand Dining Room as part of the latest phase of the regeneration of Kings Cross, London.

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by Hamish Smith
19 May, 2023

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The Pinnacle Guide publishes its newly formed criteria

The Pinnacle Guide has published its framework for rewarding excellence in the best bars in the world.

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by Eleanor Yates
19 May, 2023

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All you need to know about 1 Hotel Mayfair's Dover Yard bar

1 Hotel is making its debut in London this July, with Dover Yard the Mayfair site's flagship bar. Hamish Smith speaks to the hotel's new director of bars Matteo Carretta about what we can expect.

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by Hamish Smith
17 May, 2023

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Franklin & Sons teams up with So Let’s Talk for mental health awareness

Franklin & Sons has announced a partnership with hospitality support organisation So Let’s Talk for a series of educational events throughout mental health awareness week.

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by Oli Dodd
11 May, 2023

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World Class GB announces top 10 finalists

Diageo GB has announced the top 10 finalists of its 2023 World Class competition.

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by Hamish Smith
11 May, 2023

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Chairman's Reserve's Spice Lab comp opens for entries

Chairman’s Reserve Rum has announced the return of its competition: The Chairman’s Spice Lab.

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by Hamish Smith
11 May, 2023

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Crystal Head vodka extends deadline for Creative Spirit Challenge 2023

Crystal Head vodka's Creative Spirit Challenge, which is returning this year after a four-year hiatus, has extended its deadline for entries.

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by Sponsored Content
04 May, 2023

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Roma Bar Show returns this May for its third edition

The Roma Bar Show returns on the 29th and 30th of May, at the historic Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome and will host hundreds of brands and operators from the international spirits industry.

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by Sponsored Content
03 May, 2023

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Jack Sotti partners with Watson family to launch Chablis-inspired gin

Drinks consultant Jack Sotti has partnered with Alex Watson, actress sister Emma Watson and winemaker father Chris Watson to launch the Chablis-inspired gin, Renais, this summer.

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by Hamish Smith
03 May, 2023

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Matthew Dakers to open 11th & Social in Norwich

London bartender Matthew Dakers is to open his first venue, 11th & Social, in Norwich.

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by Hamish Smith
27 April, 2023

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50 Best launches Bareksten Best Bar Design Award

The World's 50 Best Bars has unveiled a brand-new award that will celebrate the best in bar design – The Bareksten Best Bar Design Award.

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by Eleanor Yates
25 April, 2023

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Cocktails in the City to return for 2023

London cocktail festival Cocktails in the City has announced it will be returning to Bedford Square Gardens across three weekends this summer.

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by Oli Dodd
20 April, 2023

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Sonia Elia joins Cocchi as brand advocacy manager

Former Hilton Park Lane bartender Sonia Elia has joined Cocchi in a newly-created brand advocacy manager role, as the Italian aromatised wine brand seeks to strengthen ties with the on-trade.

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by Oli Dodd
20 April, 2023

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Fortnum & Mason's revamped bar to allow guests to create cocktails

Fortnum & Mason in London is to relaunch its third-floor bar 3’6 on May 1st, and in doing so will throw open the cocktail-making process to its guests.

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by Hamish Smith
19 April, 2023

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Chairman Reserve Spiced: an authentic spiced rum

Class chats to Dave Marsland, UK brand ambassador for Saint Lucia Distillers, about why authenticity matters when it comes to spiced rum.

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by Sponsored Content
19 April, 2023

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The best of the best in the BBAs 2023

To conclude our highlights of the BBAs 2023 we have our best of the best list - the top 10 products from the entire BBAs competition, which is headed by ths year's Supreme Champion.

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by Hamish Smith
17 April, 2023

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The best tonic waters from the BBAs 2023

Tonic water is the last category we come to in the BBAs, but is no less important than the others. Here's the top five from a jam-packed tonic water judging session.

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by Hamish Smith
17 April, 2023