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Reform business rates, urge trade bodies
UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have called on the government to reform business rates, suggesting the sector overpays by 300% relative to its turnover.
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by Hamish Smith
25 August, 2021

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Customers returned to hospitality in July quicker than last summer
More than half of consumers (56%) visited a hospitality venue in the first 10 days following ‘freedom day’ this July 19, a UK Hospitality survey has revealed.
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by Hamish Smith
25 August, 2021

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Claim your guest shift at the world's biggest cocktail festival
London Cocktail Week is offering its 2021 show as a free platform to bars across the UK this October.
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by Hamish Smith
24 August, 2021

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Domino Communications launches intern programme with The Drinks Trust
UK drinks public relations agency Domino Communications and The Drinks Community – the professional members platform from The Drinks Trust – have launched an internship for those working in the hospitality and drinks industry.
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by Shay Waterworth
17 August, 2021

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Creator of the Pornstar Martini, Douglas Ankrah passes
Douglas Ankrah, the inventor of the Pornstar Martini and creator of Soho’s LAB Bar has sadly passed away. 
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2021

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UK independent spirit distilleries hit £1.8 billion in turnover last year
The turnover of independent UK spirit distilleries grew by 8% to £1.8 billion according to a report by private equity investment firm, Growthdeck.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2021

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Jamie Campbell announced as Brugal 1888’s new UK brand ambassador
Edrington UK has announced that Jamie Campbell has been appointed UK brand ambassador at Brugal 1888.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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Hacha launches competition to find Britain's best tequila and mezcal cocktails
London-based agaveria Hacha has launched a nationwide competition to find Britain's best tequila cocktail and best mezcal cocktail ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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Trailer Happiness to takeover Lyaness

Trailer Happiness has announced that they will be taking over Lyaness for one night only as part of the We Rum This City series.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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London Cocktail Club announces Bristol expansion
Drinks investment group Nightcap has announced a new Bristol venue for London Cocktail Club.
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by Oli Dodd
12 August, 2021

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MOJO to open sixth bar in Sheffield
Bar group, MOJO has announced further expansion plans to launch a new bar in Sheffield.
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by Oli Dodd
12 August, 2021

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Members cocktail bar Martinez opens on Soho’s Greek Street
Martinez members cocktail bar has opened on Soho’s Greek Street with a drinks offering designed by Dré Masso, Gary Sharpen and Sandrae Lawrence.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Monkey Shoulder launches cocktail delivery bartending competition
Blended Scotch whisky brand, Monkey Shoulder has launched Monkey Bars, a new competition giving bartenders the opportunity to create their own cocktail delivery brand.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Avallen launches new packaging showcasing its carbon footprint
Calvados brand Avallen has redesigned its label to showcase its carbon footprint in a bid to be a sustainability paragon for the drinks industry.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Hospitality £100bn down after horror 15 months

UK hospitality businesses have suffered a £100bn drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in the 15 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA.
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by Hamish Smith
03 August, 2021

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The Gibson and Dima’s Vodka launch range of RTD cocktails
The Gibson and Dima’s Vodka have paired up to release a new range of ready-to-drink vodka cocktails.
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by Oli Dodd
02 August, 2021

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Global Bartending and Asahi launch worldwide bartender training programme
Global Bartending and Asahi Europe & International have collaborated to launch Every Serve Matters, a global bartending training programme focussing on beer quality and the perfect serve.
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by Oli Dodd
30 July, 2021

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Bandra Bhai cocktail den opens under Pali Hill
Bandra Bhai cocktail bar, inspired by the smuggling dens of 1970s India, has opened underneath Pali Hill restaurant on Mortimer Street, London.
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by Oli Dodd
29 July, 2021
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London bartenders star in Drinks International's Bar World 100 list
Monica Berg of Tayēr + Elementary in London has been voted the most influential international bar industry figure in Drinks International’s Bar World 100 2021.
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by Hamish Smith
22 July, 2021

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Bacardi-Martini announces return of Jigger Beaker Glass
Bacardi-Martini has announced the return of their annual trade education platform Jigger Beaker Glass.
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by Oli Dodd
21 July, 2021

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Crucible launches Easymixt, “the ultimate bartender hack”
The London-based flavour consultancy Crucible launch Easymixt, a liqueur designed for cocktail convenience.
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by Oli Dodd
21 July, 2021

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American Bar appoints first female head bartender in a century
The Savoy has appointed Shannon Tebay as head bartender of the American Bar and senior mixologist at the hotel. 
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by Hamish Smith
21 July, 2021

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Trailer Happiness to return despite substantial flood damage
Trailer Happiness owner Sly Augustin has told Class that “unless that building is condemned and demolished, we will re-open.”
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by Oli Dodd
15 July, 2021

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Parafante debut UK’s first Italian fig leaf liqueur
Parafante Liqueurs have launched their debut liqueur, Parafante Fig Leaf, the first fig leaf liqueur produced in the UK using Calabrian ingredients.
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by Oli Dodd
15 July, 2021

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Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat open new Broadway Market bar
Remy Savage and Paul Lougrat, the duo behind A Bar With Shapes For A Name, have opened a new bar, Floraison.
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by Oli Dodd
14 July, 2021

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Scout London permanently closes
Matt Whiley and Rich Woods have closed their Hackney bar Scout for good.
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by Oli Dodd
14 July, 2021
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CLASS Summer edition launches
Editor Hamish Smith introduces this latest edition of CLASS, which is now available to download for digital subscribers, and offers some analysis of the backdrop to which the magazine launches.
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by Hamish Smith
13 July, 2021

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Canada’s James Grant wins World Class 2021
Canada’s James Grant was named the world’s best bartender for 2021 on Thursday at Diageo’s World Class Global Final.
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by Hamish Smith
09 July, 2021

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The World's 50 Best Bars returns to London this December
William Reed Business Media has announced that The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be unveiled as part of a live awards ceremony on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at London’s Roundhouse.
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by Hamish Smith
08 July, 2021

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WSTA calls for the lifting of US whiskey tariffs
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called for the “swift” removal of tariffs on US whiskies in a return to the historic ‘zero for zero’ agreement between the US and EU that began in the mid-90s.
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by Hamish Smith
07 July, 2021