Diageo has announced that a World Class Cocktail Festival will take place at The Ned in London from 27 May - 7 June, sandwiching the World Class GB final on June 1-3.
The festival will see a special menu of cocktails (pictured) available across The Ned's bars and restaurants - Nickel Bar, Cecconis, Millie's Lounge, Kaia, Electric and for members The Vault, Library Bar and the newly expanded Rooftop - for the duration of the festival.
The menu has been created by Emanuele ‘Lele’ Mensah, World Class GB winner 2025.
George Simmons, head of bars at The Ned, said: "We are pleased to be partnering with Diageo for the World Class Great Britain Final 2026 and Cocktail Festival at The Ned, bringing together some of the best bartending talent in the country.”
The three-day World Class GB final will see GB's top 10 bartenders compete across a series of challenges testing creativity, precision and performance, with a grand finale and awards ceremony for 300 guests closing the event on 3 June. The winner will go on to represent Great Britain on the global stage.