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Coca-Cola launches MIX platform

Coca-Cola today has launched Coca-Cola MIX, a new platform repositioning Coca-Cola as a mixing ingredient.

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by Hamish Smith
30 April, 2026

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Join us for the CLASS Cup football tournament

THE CLASS CUP

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by Hamish Smith
29 April, 2026

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Register now for The Tuesday Roast comedy night during CLASS Week

THE TUESDAY ROAST WITH JAKE PATRICK, BOATYARD GIN AND CLASS

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by Hamish Smith
29 April, 2026

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Barcelona Cocktail Fest 2026 sets new benchmark for the international bar industry

Barcelona Cocktail Fest (BCF) closed its 2026 first edition on a high, transforming Palo Alto in Poblenou into a two-day meeting point for the international bar industry on 18–19 April.

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by Sponsored Content
28 April, 2026

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World Class Global Final moves to Scotland

Diageo World Class has announced the 2026 global final will no longer take place in Dubai as conflict continues to disrupt the region.

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by Oli Dodd
24 April, 2026

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Emanuele ‘Lele’ Mensah to launch West African inspired cocktail bar

Emanuele ‘Lele’ Mensah, winner of World Class GB 2025 and former Connaught Bar and Lyaness bartender, is to open his debut bar: Asase.

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by Hamish Smith
24 April, 2026

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The best whiskies from the BBAs 2026

Oli Dodd picks out the best-scoring produts from the whisk(e)y categories.

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by Oli Dodd
21 April, 2026

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CLASS WEEK (May 4-8): WHAT'S ON?

CLASS Week is our new free-to-access bar festival in London for the UK bar industry. The week will see a mix of CLASS-organised events and affiliate industry activations such as talks, masterclasses, tastings and guest shifts.

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25 March, 2026

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The top rums from the BBAs 2026

Next up in our seriisation of the Bartenders' Brand Awards, Oli Dodd tells us what happened in the Rum category.

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by Hamish Smith
16 April, 2026

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Callooh Callay owner opens new cocktail venue

The team at Callooh Callay will open 'cocktail pub' The March Hare in Chelsea to the public today.

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by Hamish Smith
15 April, 2026

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The top-scoring Cognacs from the BBAs

An insight into our Cognac tasting at the 2026 Bartenders' Brand Awards.

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by Oli Dodd
14 April, 2026

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How to Tap into the Spritz Boom with Disaronno

As the spritz cements its status as the UK on-trade’s number one cocktail, Disaronno is placing the serve firmly at the heart of its latest brand platform, Dolce Side of Life.

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by Sponsored Content
02 April, 2026

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Nightcap to open Hidden Society

Nightcap is set to launch Hidden Society, a new standalone cocktail bar at the former site of The Cocktail Club Goodge Street, in April.

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by Hamish Smith
01 April, 2026

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NoMad London sees director of bars change

Davide Segat will leave NoMad London next month, with Maxim Schulte replacing him as director of bars.

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by Hamish Smith
31 March, 2026

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The standout vodkas from the BBAs 2026

Next up in the serialisation of the BBAs, we look into our judges top five vodkas.

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by Hamish Smith
31 March, 2026

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The best agave spirits from the BBAs 2026

Agave Spirits always make up a good chunk of our Bartenders' Brand Awards judging sessions - here's the lowdown on the class of 2026.

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by Hamish Smith
31 March, 2026

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Raise your Bar Spoons: Courvoisier Connoisseurs makes its return for 2026

Following the success of its first year, Courvoisier, the most awarded Cognac house, has announced today the return of its Courvoisier Connoisseurs cocktail competition, spotlighting the next generation of UK bartending talent.

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by Sponsored Content
30 March, 2026

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West Cup 2026 – Giffard calls bartenders to ‘Sip the Moment’

Premium French liqueur and syrup producer Giffard has officially launched its renowned West Cup cocktail competition for 2026 in the UK. This year’s battle of the mixologists calls on bartenders and drinks creators to showcase their creativity under the evocative theme, ‘Sip the Moment’.

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by Sponsored Content
31 March, 2026

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Q&A: CLASS speaks to Amaro Montenegro's Vero Bartender champion

CLASS speaks to Jelena Bulatovskaja from Sexy Fish, the winner of Amaro Montenegro's The Vero Bartender UK Final, which took place on last week at Florattica Rooftop London.

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by Sponsored Content
01 April, 2026

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The best rums from the BBAs 2026

Today we turn our attention to the rum brands that scored best in the Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026.

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by Oli Dodd
20 March, 2026

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The BBAs - how it works

Hamish Smith explains the process and how points are scored in the annual Bartenders’ Brand Awards.

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by Hamish Smith
25 March, 2026

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World Class GB announces top 50 for 2026

Diageo’s bartending competition, World Class GB, has revealed the top 50 finalists for 2026, with successful applicants chosen from hundreds of entries.

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18 March, 2026

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Beesou launches Hive Challenge 2026

BEESOU has announced the return of the BEESOU Hive Challenge for 2026, following the first edition in 2024. The competition returns with a format focused on what is shaping bar culture right now: low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability. Inspired by the precision of the hive, the Hive Challenge invites bartenders to champion local, seasonal ingredients, celebrating the landscapes that shape flavour while supporting bees, biodiversity, and pollinator-friendly ecosystems.

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by Sponsored Content
26 March, 2026

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The best-scoring products at the BBAs 2026

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by Oli Dodd
17 March, 2026

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The Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026 results go live

The results of the Bartenders' Brand Awards 2026 - CLASS magazine's bar product competition, which is judged by bartenders for bartenders - are now live on the Awards' dedicated website.

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by Hamish Smith
09 March, 2026

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Barcelona Cocktail Fest 2026: Futureproof programme revealed

Pop-ups, brand partners, seminars and workshops confirmed for Palo Alto, 18–19 April 2026

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by Sponsored Content
26 March, 2026

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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge 2026 returns

The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge returns for 2026, promising to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation.

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by Hamish Smith
10 March, 2026

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Josh Linfitt becomes new Class Bar Awards Regional Chair

Josh Linfitt has been appointed Class Bar Awards Regional Chair for the West of England and Wales.

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by Hamish Smith
04 March, 2026

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Sebastiano Cristofanon to leave Nightjar after 10 years

After ten years at Nightjar, five of which were in leadership positions, Sebastiano Cristofanon is to leave the east London cocktail and music bar.

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by Hamish Smith
06 March, 2026

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Emanuele "Lele" Mensah: How to win World Class

CLASS speaks to Emanuele "Lele" Mensah about winning World Class GB 2025 and offers his top tips for this year's competition.

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by Sponsored Content
24 February, 2026