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Burnt Milk Hotel becomes Bar Glue

Liverpool wine and cocktail bar Burnt Milk Hotel has become the new community-focused venue, Bar Glue.

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by Hamish Smith
02 September, 2024

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Crossroads Bar closes

Crossroads Bar on Newington Green closed on Wednesday after being asked to vacate its premises.

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by Hamish Smith
02 September, 2024

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Italicus celebrates eight years with launch of National Rosolio Day

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by Sponsored Content
29 August, 2024

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Dead Rabbit in two-day LCW takeover of Lyaness

New York's Irish bar The Dead Rabbit will takeover Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Lyaness for two days during London Cocktail Week.

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by Hamish Smith
29 August, 2024

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UKHospitality responds to outdoor smoking ban plans

UKHospitality has responded to leaked Government plans to ban outdoor smoking at hospitality venues.

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by Hamish Smith
29 August, 2024

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Whitebox Cocktails partners with Aer Lingus

Read-to-drink cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has announced a partnership with Aer Lingus.

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by Oli Dodd
22 August, 2024

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Homeboy launches second volume of its Setlist menu

Islington’s Homeboy Bar has announced the second volume of its music-inspired Setlist menu.

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by Oli Dodd
22 August, 2024

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Mike Bower and Nathan Price announce new Albert Dock bar

Mike Bower and Nathan Price have announced the launch of a new neighbourhood bar in Liverpool’s Albert Dock.

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by Oli Dodd
09 August, 2024

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NTIA urges government to support businesses affected by riots

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has urged local and national governments to provide support to business impacted by the recent unrest and riots sweeping the UK.

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by Oli Dodd
08 August, 2024

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Crossroads Bar team release debut book

Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto, the team behind Newington Green’s Crossroads Bar, have announced the release of their debut book, a guide to carbonation.

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by Oli Dodd
08 August, 2024

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CLASS partners with Cocktails in the City to offer trade discount

Class Magazine is partnering with festival Cocktails in the City for the remainder of the summer series with a ticket offer available to trade.

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by Sponsored Content
29 July, 2024

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Spirited Awards: UK bar figures recognised / Alquímico wins world's best bar

Alquímico in Colombia was named World's Best Bar at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards in New Orleans, while UK media, bars and figures were also recognised.

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by Hamish Smith
29 July, 2024

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Funkin Cocktails celebrates 25 years with return of Heritage Cocktail Competition

FUNKIN COCKTAILS, the UK’s number one cocktail brand, is relaunching its Heritage Cocktail competition as the brand marks its 25th anniversary in 2024.

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by Sponsored Content
29 July, 2024

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Maison Ferrand completes acquisition of Identity Drinks

Maison Ferrand has announced that it has acquired UK-based distributor Identity Drinks marking the launch of Maison Ferrand UK.

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by Oli Dodd
25 July, 2024

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Bex Almqvist returns to the UK with aquavit and Nordic gin

Former London bartender and brand ambassador Bex Almqvist has launched an aquavit and gin in the UK through distributor Speciality Drinks.

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by Hamish Smith
22 July, 2024

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Andy Loudon announced director of bars at Rosewood London

Andy Loudon has become director of bars at Rosewood London, whose flagship venue Scarfes Bar is among The World’s 50 Best Bars.

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by Hamish Smith
18 July, 2024

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Introducing the GB Schweppes brand ambassador team

Schweppes understands the importance of advocacy and training at this crucial time for the industry and launches their nationwide brand ambassador program. Partnering with great bars and bartenders through collaboration, education and innovation is at the very heart of Schweppes.

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by Sponsored Content
18 July, 2024

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Swift Borough launches South of the River menu

Swift Borough has launched its first new menu since opening in 2022, ‘South of The River’, which is available in its basement bar The Back Pocket.

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by Hamish Smith
12 July, 2024

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London Cocktail Week becomes not-for-profit

In its 15th year, London Cocktail Week has become a not-for-profit business following a successful soft launch of the initiative in 2023.

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by Oli Dodd
12 July, 2024

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Non-abv agave spirit Almave Blanco launches in the UK

Mangrove Global has launched Almave Blanco, an alcohol-free alternative to tequila co-created by Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton and Mexican Spirits Group, Casa Lumbre.

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by Hamish Smith
12 July, 2024

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What to expect from Manchester Rum Festival 2024

Manchester Rum Festival takes place next month - the event's organiser Dave Marsland fills us in on what he has planned.

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by Hamish Smith
12 July, 2024

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The UK bar industry shines in Bar World 100 list

The UK bar industry has shone in Drinks International’s recently published Bar World 100 in association with Perrier, contributing 17 names to the list of influential figures, including Monica Berg who polled in first place.

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by Hamish Smith
04 July, 2024

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Imbibe Live to make way for BCB London

Imbibe Live takes place for the last time this week, with organiser RX announcing plans to relaunch the on-trade show under the banner of BCB.

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by Hamish Smith
01 July, 2024

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Wacky Wombat temporarily closes

Nico de Soto's Wacky Wombat in Soho has been forced to close after its team resigned, CLASS understands.

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by Hamish Smith
01 July, 2024

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Mia Johansson and Bobby Hiddleston depart Swift as Coral Anderson steps up

Mia Johansson and Bobby Hiddleston, who co-founded Swift with Roisin Stimpson and Edmund Weil, are to leave the London bar group this summer, CLASS can exclusively reveal.

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by Hamish Smith
01 July, 2024

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50 Best menu award applications open

Applications are now open for the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award for The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.

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by Hamish Smith
28 June, 2024

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Avallen founders launch sustainability consultancy

The founders of Avallen Spirits, the owner of Avallen Calvados, Stephanie Jordan-Balmforth and Tim Etherington-Judge, have announced a new consultancy company.

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by Eleanor Yates
28 June, 2024

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Viajante87 to stage three international takeovers at the same time

West London’s Viajante87, the bar led by Pietro Collina and Veronica Di Pietrantonio, has announced a takeover event across three bars in three different countries on the same night.

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by Oli Dodd
26 June, 2024

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Hoot the Redeemer to close

Edinburgh bar Hoot the Redeemer will close its doors for the final time on January 1st 2025.

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by Hamish Smith
26 June, 2024

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UK spirits sales down, says IWSR

Spirits volumes declined by 5% in the UK last year amid excise duty changes, the cost-of-living crisis, and a trend towards moderation according to a new report from IWSR.

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by Oli Dodd
20 June, 2024