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UK RumFest announces dates and exhibitors

The UK’s first and biggest rum show celebrates its 19th year this October.

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by Hamish Smith
12 September, 2025

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Graffiti Spirit Group’s MDNT readies for autumn launch

Graffiti Spirit Group’s John Ennis, Nick Thomas and Adam Taylor are weeks from opening new Manchester Bar MDNT.

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by Hamish Smith
12 September, 2025

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Experimental Cocktail Club to relaunch after revamp

Experimental Cocktail Club (ECC) Chinatown returns in revamped form this October, having closed this summer for refurbishment.

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by Hamish Smith
10 September, 2025

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Hacha to close Bermondsey site

London-based agaveria Hacha has announced it will close its Bermondsey site on 4 October.

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by Eleanor Yates
10 September, 2025

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Speak in Code’s owners to launch Double Down

Nathan Larkin and Gavin Wrigley are to open Double Down, a 150-200-capacity high-energy bar underneath the pair’s Speak in Code, CLASS can reveal.

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by Hamish Smith
04 September, 2025

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Jake Burger joins Almqvist Destilleri in Sweden

Almqvist Destilleri in Sweden has appointed UK drinks industry stalwart, Jake Burger, as its head distiller.

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by Hamish Smith
03 September, 2025

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Eagle Bar opens at The Chancery Rosewood

The Chancery Rosewood London has announced the opening of its rooftop venue, Eagle Bar.

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by Eleanor Yates
03 September, 2025

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Ian Burrell cuts ties with Equiano Rum over ownership dispute

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by Oli Dodd
02 September, 2025

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ECW announces new-look 2025 format

Edinburgh Cocktail Week, supported by Essential Edinburgh, returns next month, once again transforming the capital into a cocktail lovers playground, with signature serves, pop-up experiences and events taking place across the city.

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by Sponsored Content
04 September, 2025

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Adam Taylor joins GSG ahead of new launch

Adam Taylor, previously of Project Halcyon and Mecanica in Manchester, has joined the operations team of Graffiti Spirits Group, ahead of its new autumn opening, MDNT.

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by Hamish Smith
28 August, 2025

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Florio Marsala Month launches in London this September

Join Cantine Florio in London this September to see the launch of Florio Marsala Month, a new initiative dedicated to showcasing the incredible potential of Marsala in cocktails.

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by Sponsored Content
28 August, 2025

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Nightjar announces launch of industry talent show in aid of The Drinks Trust

London’s Nightjar has announced the launch of the inaugural edition of The Golden Shaker, an industry talent show that will donate all proceeds to The Drinks Trust.

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by Oli Dodd
21 August, 2025

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Brother Marcus founders and Angelos Bafas to launch new bar in Soho

Founders of London restaurant Brother Marcus have teamed up with Angelos Bafas to launch a new East Mediterranean-inspired cocktail bar in the former site of The Blind Pig.

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by Oli Dodd
20 August, 2025

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Glasgow Cocktail Week extends programming to a fortnight

Glasgow Cocktail Week has announced it will be extending to 14 days for its 2025 programme and will change its name to Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight.

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by Oli Dodd
19 August, 2025

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Laki Kane to close after seven years

Georgi Radev’s Laki Kane is to close after seven years serving elevated tropical drinks in Islington.

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by Hamish Smith
12 August, 2025

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The Spirit of Manchester Distillery closes city-centre operations

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery has announced it will close its city-centre distillery and bar Three Little Words.

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by Hamish Smith
13 August, 2025

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Club Soda announces No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit

Following the success of the first conference last year, Club Soda, the UK’s leading mindful drinking movement, proudly announces the return of its annual No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit for 2025.

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by Sponsored Content
11 August, 2025

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Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh to open Slowpour in Liverpool

Liverpool bartenders Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh have announced the opening of a new city-centre bar, Slowpour.

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by Oli Dodd
06 August, 2025

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Tayer + Elementary launch collaborative RTD with Everleaf

Non-alcoholic aperitif brand Everleaf has launched Bergamot, Mint + Lemon Verbena Highball, developed in collaboration with Tayer + Elementary founders Alex Kratena and Monica Berg.

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by Oli Dodd
07 August, 2025

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UK bars and industry figures headline at Tales' Spirited Awards

Iain McPherson and his bar Panda & Sons in Edinburgh took three gongs at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards 2025, with Side Hustle, Dré Masso and Ian Burrell also among the UK-based winners.

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by Hamish Smith
28 July, 2025

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The Natural Philosopher to "go out with a bang"

The Natural Philosopher is to close at the end of August, after 11 and a half years on the Hackney Road in London.

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by Hamish Smith
22 July, 2025

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Global hospitality community platform launches

A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

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by Eleanor Howard
18 July, 2025

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Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down

Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.

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by Eleanor Howard
18 July, 2025

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Beesou announces hires amid major investment

Beesou Honey Aperitif, the multi-award winning all-natural honey based aperitif drink, has announced a series of high-impact appointments and a significant investment round, cementing its position as one of the most exciting new brands in the drinks industry.

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by Sponsored Content
14 July, 2025

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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge champion announced

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by Sponsored Content
14 July, 2025

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Dates and venue for BCB London 2026 announced

BCB organiser RX has announced its London show will return to Tobacco Dock next year, taking place Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th June 2026.

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by Hamish Smith
08 July, 2025

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Ojo Rojo to close ahead of relocation

Agave bar Ojo Rojo in Bournemouth is to close at the end of summer, it has been annouced.

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by Hamish Smith
03 July, 2025

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Manchester Rum Festival returns

The largest rum gathering in the north is only a few weeks away as Manchester Rum Festival returns for its 9th year!

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by Sponsored Content
03 July, 2025

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Sign up to the CLASSROOM on Carbonation with Schweppes and Bart Miedeksza

Bartenders can sign up free to the latest CLASSROOM event - Carbonation, sponsored by Schweppes - hosted by Bart Miedeksza, author of Bubbles and founder of Crossroads.

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by Hamish Smith
03 July, 2025

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Introducing the Schweppes Pioneers

The new global advocacy platform from Schweppes launches this summer.

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by Sponsored Content
25 June, 2025