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A Bar with Shapes for a Name to expand downstairs
Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat’s A Bar with Shapes for a Name, which only opened in Spring 2021, is to expand to take in the basement downstairs.
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by Hamish Smith
09 June, 2022

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A Bar with Shapes for a Name to expand downstairs
Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat’s A Bar with Shapes for a Name, which only opened last spring, is to expand to take in the basement downstairs later this year. 
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by Hamish Smith
09 June, 2022

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NoMad London announces residency at Dante in New York
NoMad London has announced that it will be joining six other world-renowned bars in a month-long series of residencies at New York aperitivo bar, Dante.
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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022

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Michael McIlroy and Sam Ross’ Attaboy crowned North America’s Best Bar
New York’s Attaboy, the bar co-owned by Belfast-born Michael McIlroy and Melbourne’s Sam Ross, took the top spot in the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022

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Sly Augustin and Georgi Radev to co-host Rum Show 2022
The Whisky Exchange has announced that the Rum Show will be returning in 2022 with an in-person event at London’s Glaziers Hall.
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by Oli Dodd
08 June, 2022
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CLASS Summer 2022 edition launches
It’s here. The Summer 2022 edition of CLASS – Shapes and Forms - has now launched.
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by Hamish Smith
08 June, 2022

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Silverleaf to take over New York’s Overstory
London hotel bar Silverleaf has announced its first international takeover, at New York rooftop bar Overstory.
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by Oli Dodd
01 June, 2022

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New bars shine as the Class Bar Awards returns

Bars that opened during the pandemic took many of the gongs at the returning CLASS Bar Awards last night, highlighting the bar industry's resurgence.  
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by Hamish Smith
25 May, 2022

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Moët & Chandon to open champagne bar at Harrods
Moët & Chandon has annoucned plans for its largest stand-alone champagne bar in Europe at Harrods in Knightsbridge. 
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by Hamish Smith
19 May, 2022

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Jägermeister's Meister Hunter competition opens for entries
Mast-Jägermeister UK has now opened entries for this year’s Meister Hunter competition.
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by Sponsored Content
18 May, 2022
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Monica Berg becomes creative director of Campari Academy
Campari Academy, an educational platform aimed at the global bar trade, has been rolled out globally with bartender Monica Berg named creative director.
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by Shay Waterworth
17 May, 2022
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Campari Group completes Picon deal
Campari Group has completed the acquisition of the bitter aperitif brand Picon from Diageo.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022
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Dan Berger to open Blinker in Manchester
Dan Berger, formerly head of bars at London’s The Ned and bars manager at The Gordon Ramsay Group, has returned to Manchester to launch a new venue on Spring Gardens.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022
Class Bar Awards

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Last call for Class Bar Awards tickets
With the Class Bar Awards 2022 less than three weeks away, time is running out to register for your ticket.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022

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Meaningful Drinking announces Deaf Awareness Week fundraising event
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, Meaningful Drinking has partnered with Franklin and Sons and Morena London for a fundraising and Deaf awareness event in aid of Deafroots. 
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by Oli Dodd
11 May, 2022

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Matthias Ingelmann and Matt Varona launch verjus importer
Matthias Ingelmann, bar manager at KOL Mezcaleria, and Matt Varona, beverage manager for KOL’s parent company MJMK, have launched IV Drinks with the aim to bring high quality, affordable verjus to the UK.
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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022

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Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Challenge returns to the UK after two-year hiatus
St Lucian rum brand, Chairman’s Reserve, has announced that its Mai Tai Challenge will be returning for 2022 for the first time since 2019.
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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022
Mr Fogg's Apothecary

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Mr Fogg's Apothecary in Mayfair to launch
Inception Group - the company behind Mr Fogg's, Cahoots, Barts and other concept bars - has announced Mr Fogg’s Apothecary will launch this June in Mayfair.
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by Hamish Smith
04 May, 2022

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Schofields to open bar at Gary Neville's Stock Exchange Hotel
Joe and Daniel Schofield, owners of Schofield’s Bar and Atomeca, have announced the launch of a new hotel bar in Manchester alongside wine expert James Brandwood.
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by Oli Dodd
03 May, 2022

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Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives
UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.
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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022

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Stoli launches limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka
Stoli Group has announced the launch of a limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka with all set to go to World Central Kitchen’s meals for Ukrainian refugees.
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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022
Attaboy

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Schofield’s to host New York's Attaboy
Schofield’s Bar in Manchester will host legendary New York City bar Attaboy next month.
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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2022
Takamaka St Andre Series

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Seychelles rum Takamaka to launch St André Series in the UK

Takamaka rum from the Seychelles will launch the St André Series in the UK next month. 
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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2022
Roma Bar Show

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Roma Bar Show returns for 2022 for two days of in-person events
After a very successful first edition, Roma Bar Show is back for the second time and promises to bring together the best of the Italian and international hospitality industry for a two-day event.
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by Sponsored Content
21 April, 2022

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The world’s bestselling rum lands in the UK
The world’s bestselling rum, Tanduay, will be available for the first time in the UK this month, through Emporia Brands.
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by Hamish Smith
20 April, 2022

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World Class heads to Sydney in 2022
Diageo World Class will host the 13th edition of its global finals in Sydney, Australia from 12-15 September this year.
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by Shay Waterworth
19 April, 2022

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Pietro Collina announces summer of bar takeovers following NoMad departure
Pietro Collina and Veronica Di Pietrantonio have announced The Love of Hospitality Tour, a four-stop bar that will see the pair host masterclasses and events at some of Latin America’s most celebrated bars.
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by Oli Dodd
12 April, 2022

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Amaro Montenegro opens applications for its annual bartending competition
Italian Amaro brand Amaro Montenegro has announced the return of The Vero Bartender, its annual cocktail competition, after a two-year hiatus.
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by Oli Dodd
12 April, 2022

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Destilería Serrallés launches Don Q in UK
Puerto Rican rum producer, Distillería Serrallés has launched its portfolio of aged Don Q Rums in the UK.
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by Oli Dodd
08 April, 2022

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Michter's Classroom opens for registration
Registrations for the Classroom event in association with Michter's Distillery are now open. 
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by Hamish Smith
06 April, 2022