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Stranger & Sons partner with Healthy Hospo on new health and wellbeing platform

Indian gin brand Stanger & Sons has partnered with industry non-profit Healthy Hospo to invest in a new education platform that focuses on health and well-being.

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by Oli Dodd
25 August, 2022

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Pineapple Club launches Faces of the Industry menu

The Pineapple Club has launched a new menu - Faces of the Industry - which aims to celebrate diversity in the bar trade.

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by Hamish Smith
22 August, 2022

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Ian Burrell on the return of RumFest

Following a return to a physical event in 2021, RumFest is coming back in October for three days of tastings, talks and masterclasses. CLASS caught up with founder Ian Burrell as the festivities approach.

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by Sponsored Content
22 August, 2022

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St James Bar to launch first menu under head bartender Angelo Sparvoli

St James Bar at Sofitel London St James has announced the launch of a new menu, its first under the stewardship of head bartender Angelo Sparvoli.

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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Hacha announced return of Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Competitions

London-based agaveria Hacha has announced the third iteration of Britain’s Best Tequila Cocktail and Britain’s Best Mezcal Cocktail Competitions this Mexican Independence Day, 16 September.

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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Tattu London’s Phoenix Bar launches new menu

Phoenix Bar at Tattu London has launched its first new bar menu under the direction of former Lyaness bar manager, Will Meredith.

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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Raffaele Di Monaco appointed House of Suntory UK brand ambassador

Edrington UK has announced the appointment of Raffaele Di Monaco as the latest brand ambassador for the House of Suntory.

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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Hi-Spirits' Classic Cocktail Competition returns for 2022

Hi-Spirits, announces the return of the Classic Cocktail Competition, with a twist. Calling on UK bartenders to submit their twists of classic cocktails found in the ‘Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails’ book, authored by Jake Burger.

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by Sponsored Content
16 August, 2022

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Henson’s Bar launched new internationally inspired menu

Soho-based Henson’s Bar at Mimi’s Hotel has launched a new menu featuring spirits from across the globe.

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by Oli Dodd
11 August, 2022

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Mai Tai Challenge finalists announced

St Lucian rum brand Chairman’s Reserve has announced the four finalists in its nationwide Mai Tai Challenge.

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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2022

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The Drinks Trust launches bartending programme in Greater Manchester

The Drinks Trust’s Develop programme has announced its first-ever bartending certificate in Greater Manchester provided by Mixology School.

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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2022

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Glenmorangie Talks open registrations for nationwide tour with Three Sheets

Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is coming to a city near you in partnership with Three Sheets to open the floor to discussing Whisky, Drinks & People.

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by Sponsored Content
05 August, 2022

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Nightcap to launch a bar training academy

Nightcap, the cocktail bar group which owns the Cocktail Club, Adventure Bar Group and Barrio Familia, has announced the launch of a dedicated bar academy.

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by Oli Dodd
04 August, 2022

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Cavita’s basement mezcaleria opens in Marylebone

Following the launch of her debut London restaurant Cavita, head chef and owner Adriana Cavita has announced the opening of its basement cocktail bar and mezcaleria, Mayahuel.

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by Oli Dodd
04 August, 2022

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Rich Woods partners with BrewDog to launch speakeasy

Rich Woods, the former co-owner of London’s Scout, will launch Lost Property Office at Waterloo Station on August 18.

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by Hamish Smith
01 August, 2022

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Zetter Townhouse Marylebone appoints new director of mixology

Boutique hotel, Zetter Townhouse Marylebone has announced the appointment of Gregorio Soriente as its new director of mixology.

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by Oli Dodd
28 July, 2022

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Staffing remains UK’s obstacle to post-pandemic recovery

The recruitment and retention of talent remains hospitality’s greatest challenge for post-pandemic recovery according to the new Barclays’ UK Hospitality Challenges report.

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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022

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Lyaness announces summer lineup for Sunday Lyan series

London bar Lyaness has announced that it will be continuing its Sunday Lyan collaboration series with partnerships with Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons and Liverpool’s Present Company.

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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022

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Whitebox Cocktails launches a canned Margarita

Whitebox Cocktails, the canned cocktail company created by industry figures Alex Lawrence, Pietro Collina, Roman Shabodalov, and Jack Wareing, has announced the addition of a canned Margarita to its range.

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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022

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Glenmorangie launches HighBallers competition

Following the success of the Glenmorangie x Three Sheets sessions, Glenmorangie has announced the launch of The Glenmorangie X HighBallers competition.

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by Sponsored Content
26 July, 2022

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Franklin & Sons promotes the Paloma in £10k giveaway

Franklin & Sons has partnered with Patrón Tequila to give away £10,000 of free cocktail kits across the UK to mark National Tequila Day.

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by Sponsored Content
21 July, 2022

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Hacha launches world’s first single ingredient Margarita

London-based bar Hacha has announced it will be releasing a limited-edition single ingredient version of its Mirror Margarita to celebrate National Tequila Day.

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by Oli Dodd
20 July, 2022

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Tommy Matthews to open Passing Fancies in Birmingham's Custard Factory

Tommy Matthews is to open Passing Fancies in the Custard Factory, Birmingham’s creative and cultural hub.

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by Hamish Smith
20 July, 2022

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The Racketeer team to launch new London cocktail bar

Jack Foxcroft, Tyvian Vigrass and Marco Torre, the team behind King’s Cross bar The Racketeer, have announced the launch of a new cocktail bar in London’s Smithfield.

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by Oli Dodd
15 July, 2022

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Interview: Pennyroyal’s Alex Taylor on his new Cardiff bars

Alex Taylor, the owner of Pennyroyal – one of Cardiff’s best-known cocktail bars – has taken on the lease of the former favourite Buffalo Bar. He speaks to Hamish Smith about his new concepts.

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by Hamish Smith
14 July, 2022

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The Bartenders’ Brand Awards 2022 opens for entry

The Bartenders’ Brand Awards - CLASS's unique blind tasting, design and value-tested competition for drinks products available to the UK bar industry - has launched for entries.

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by Hamish Smith
14 July, 2022

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Voodoo Doll to open three Mojo sites

Voodoo Doll, the company behind MOJO bars, has announced the launch of new sites in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Liverpool.

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by Hamish Smith
13 July, 2022

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Erik Lorincz to relaunch Kwant in new London location

Erik Lorincz will reopen his award-winning bar Kwānt in a new site in London's Mayfair this autumn, Class can exclusively reveal.

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by Hamish Smith
08 July, 2022

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Edrington UK announces Beckie Sullivan as Courvoisier ambassador

Edrington UK has announced the appointment of bartender Beckie Sullivan as the UK brand ambassador for Courvoisier.

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by Hamish Smith
06 July, 2022

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Oriole to launch new avian-inspired menu

Subterranean jazz club and cocktail bar Oriole has announced the launch of a new cocktail menu inspired by the migration patterns and habitats of its avian namesake.

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by Oli Dodd
04 July, 2022