Cocktails & Bars

Review: Flipdog, London

Hamish Smith drops by one of the more talked about launches of 2026 - Flipdog - which is brought to us by operators Artem Skapenko and Alex Kostenyuk, alongside Igor Brovko.

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14 July, 2026

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The Explainer... how to make Same Again's Headshot

Balanced between intrigue and familiarity, this serve from Bristol’s Same Again aims to represent 'beauty in simplicity', finds Tyler Zielinski.

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14 July, 2026

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Linden Pride on bringing the former World's Best Bar to London

New York institution Dante has made its residence at Claridge’s a permanent fixture. Hamish Smith speaks to its founder, Linden Pride.

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14 July, 2026

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Three seasonal cocktails for summer

Clinton Cawood considers the use of fresh fruits to put some sunshine into summer’s offerings.

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14 July, 2026

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The big review: Nancy's, London

It was Claudius who first created a crossing at London Bridge. In AD43 he marched his Roman army across a makeshift pontoon to the north bank of the Thames and a settlement that would be known as Londinium.

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14 July, 2026

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The story behind the Naked & Famous

The Naked & Famous may feel like a fixture but it's actually only 15 years old. Clinton Cawood tells its short but curious story.

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25 June, 2026

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Review: Sticks 'n' Sushi, Glasgow

Mark Murphy is in Glasgow for this ambitious chain launch.

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24 June, 2026

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The curious tale of the Fish House Punch

Clinton Cawood's latest dust-off of an antiquated classic is the Fish House Punch - it's a lot nicer than its sounds.

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25 June, 2026

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Review: Wanderbar, Warwick

Our Midlands reviewer James March is in Warwick to visit the recently opened Wanderbar.

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03 June, 2026

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Review: Studio IV, Manchester

Dave Marsland reviews hotel bar Studio IV.

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28 May, 2026

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The winners of the CLASS Bar Awards 2026 revealed

CLASS magazine announced its highly anticipated CLASS Bar Awards 2026 tonight (May 6). Having debuted in 2003, the CLASS Bar Awards is the longest-running UK bar industry celebration.

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06 May, 2026

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Review: Bar Posie, Manchester

Dave Marsland is at Bar Posie, one of Manchesters big openings of the last six months.

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05 May, 2026

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Iain McPherson unveils new ‘Densing’ technique

Panda & Sons founder, Iain McPherson, has debuted his latest technique, a highly efficient alternative to traditional fat-washing.

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09 April, 2026

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Techniques: how to find balance in cocktails

Crucible director and our regular expert Stuart Bale talks through the intricacies of finding the perfect amalgam of basic tastes.

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21 April, 2026

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The Explainer...Double Down's Tequila | Strawberry

Tyler Zielinski has his sights set on Speak in Code’s subterranean sequel, Double Down – he hears all about what owner Nathan Larkin thinks is becoming the new bar's big-hit drink.

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21 April, 2026

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Review: Same Again, Bristol

Our Bristol reviewer Mark Taylor is at the city's big launch - Same Again.

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14 April, 2026

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Review: Sköll & Hati, Edinburgh.

Natasha Corfield stops by Sköll & Hati in Edinburgh.

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02 April, 2026

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Review: Bar Shrimp, Manchester

Hamish Smith's reviewing is normally confined to London, but an unplanned visit to Bar Shrimp in Manchester required documenting.

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31 March, 2026

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The finalists of the CLASS Bar Awards 2026 are revealed

CLASS is thrilled to announce the finalists of the CLASS Bar Awards 2026, ahead of the ceremony at Battersea Arts Centre in London on May 6th.

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23 March, 2026

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The seasonal drinks you're making now

Clinton Cawood brings us three seasonal cocktails for you to try this spring.

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24 March, 2026

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Review: Cato, London

Hamish Smith lends a critical eye to Cato in Covent Garden, London.

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20 March, 2026

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The Big Review: Gambit Bar at The Newman

Hamish Smith is at Gambit Bar at The Newman - London's latest big budget launch.

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19 March, 2026

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Matt Arnold and Eve Green on the imminent second coming of Passing Fancies

Matt Arnold and Eve Green tell Hamish Smith their plans for the new incarnation of their lauded bar in Birmingham’s buzzing Jewellery Quarter.

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17 March, 2026

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Classic cocktails: the story of the Corpse Reviver No.1

This time out Clinton Cawood raises the question of the lesser known Corpse Reviver.

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26 February, 2026

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Classic cocktails: the tale of the Milano Torino

Clinton Cawood’s latest cocktail odessy takes him to one of the proto Italian cocktail, the Milano Torino.

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16 February, 2026

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Neo classic: the story of Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew

Clinton Cawood brings us the story behind the Hawksmoor classic: Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew.

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13 February, 2026

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Enter Cato – Angelos Bafas and Bart & Taylor's imminent London launch

Cato, Angelos Bafas’ new multi-space Covent Garden bar in partnership with indie restaurant group Bart & Taylor, is set to open this Friday.

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02 February, 2026

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World Class and CLASS partner for 2026

CLASS can announce it is is the 2026 trade media partner to Diageo's bartender competition, World CLASS GB.

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29 January, 2026

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Bars ARE eligible for new business rates relief

Bars are eligible for the Government's business rates relief designed to support pubs and music venues, CLASS understands.

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29 January, 2026

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Review: Chotto Matte, Manchester

Reviewer for the north, Dave Marsland is in Manchester for his latest review.

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20 January, 2026