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Alberto Pires, of Mojito bar catering, sheds light on the latest in Lisbon’s bar culture
Joly becomes Diageo’s World Class bartender
Charles Joly of The Aviary in Chicago is Diageo’s World Class Bartender of the Year.
Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards were announced on July 19. Here's a guide to who won what.
Russian Standard names its Master of Mule 2014
Russian Standard has named Alex O’Brien from Lola Jeans in Tynemouth its first Master of Mule.
Masahiro Urushido named first Chivas Master
Masahiro Urushido has been named Chivas Regal’s first ever Chivas Master, at the NoMad Hotel in New York this week.
A guide to Tales of the Cocktail
There’s plenty to look forward to at the annual cocktail-fest – including new elements. Hamish Smith previews the event
City Guides: The best bars in New York
As we continue our journey to the best bar city in the world, local journalist Layla Khoury-Hanold investigates New York
A View from the City: Shanghai
Vance Yeang, owner, Yuan Wine & Cocktail Lounge, Shanghai, gives us a guide to Shanghai's nightlife
Artesian crowned Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Champion
The Artesian was crowned Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Champion following a head-to-head to battle against The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog.
Auchentoshan Switch announces European venue
The Auchentoshan Switch, a cocktail competition that offers two bartenders transatlantic internships has announced Mr Fogg’s, London, will host the UK leg.
Little Red Door's Savage takes Bombay crown
Little Red Door’s Remy Savage became Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender yesterday, prevailing from a field of international finalists on the gin brand’s home soil, the UK.
Shekhar Grover of Royal Caribbean International has been crowned Diageo Global Travel’s ‘Best Cruise Line Bartender’ at a Diageo Reserve World Class final held last night in Miami.
James Connolly, bar manager at Enrique’s, goes behind the bar scene in Western Australia’s capital
Stringfellow takes on Herradura role
Nicci Stringfellow has been appointed brand ambassador for Brown-Forman's Casa Herradura tequila in the UK.
Satan’s Whiskers' Loudon wins Havana Club final
Andrew Loudon of London’s Satan’s Whiskers has won the tenth edition of the Havana Club Grand Prix cocktail competition in Cuba.
Continuing our series, Jimmy Barrat, award-winning bar manager at Zuma Dubai, lifts the lid on what’s happening in his adopted home
Kate Gerwin is Bols Bartending World Champion 2014
Kate Gerwin from the US is Bols’ Bartending World Champion 2014. The grand final took place this week in Amsterdam.
Wondrich to host World's 50 Best Bars
Cocktail historian David Wondrich has been confirmed as the host of The World's 50 Best Bars ceremony for 2014, which takes place in London on October 9.
Altia, the leading Nordic and Baltic wine and spirits company has come up with Danish cocktail to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest which takes place in Copenhagen tomorrow (May 10).
Walker wins the Bacardi Legacy
Tom Walker of the American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London, has won the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2014.
Dawson is new Jack Daniel's ambassador
Brown-Forman has made experienced bartender Cam Dawson its new American whiskey ambassador, working solely on Jack Daniel’s.
Drinks International's World's 50 Best Bars brings you the first of a series of guides chronicling world cities’ best bars. Academy member Lucy Britner sets her sights on the UK capital.
Lucy Britner, World’s 50 Best Bars academy member, unearths some of the world's best vodka bars
Photo credit: Christian Seel
Hamish Smith talks to Tristan Stephenson about Tanqueray fame, the food renaissance in Cornwall and the Worship Street Whistling Shop
Chivas Regal cocktail comp launches
Chivas Brothers has launched its first Chivas Regal global cocktail competition, The Chivas Masters.
WSTA steps up campaign to end alcohol duty escalator
New figures show pubs in Britain are becoming increasingly reliant on wine and spirit sales, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
Chivas launches Masters bartender competition
Chivas Brothers has launched a major international bartender competition called Chivas Masters.
Diageo bolsters World Class cruise comp
Diageo’s travel retail arm is to partner four cruise lines for a World Class global travel competition.
Diageo World Class returns to UK
Diageo Reserve has announced that its ‘World Class’ mixology competition will be held in the UK from 28 July to 1 August.
Williams swoops to take Beefeater crown
Jason Williams of The Rook bar in Sydney won the third edition of the Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition last night in London, overcoming a field of 26 international bartenders.
Video: The World's 50 Best Bars 2013
The results of The World's 50 Best Bars were announced at a ceremony at One Mayfair in London last week, before a crowd of 500 of the bar industry's leading lights.
The World's 50 Best Bars in pictures
The results of The World's 50 Best Bars were announced at a ceremony at One Mayfair in London last night, before a throng of 500 of the bar industry's leading lights.
Artesian retains top spot in World's 50 Best Bars 2013
Artesian at the Langham Hotel has been voted the world's best bar for the second year running in Drinks International's World's 50 Best Bars survey.
Edinburgh bartender takes Beefeater 24 title
Scott Mitchell from The Bon Vivant in Edinburgh will represent the UK at the Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition in London next month, after taking the national title yesterday.
Apt 13's Flannery wins Heering Sling award
Mike Flannery, barman at New York’s Apartment 13 restaurant has won the 2013 Peter F Heering Sling Awards at the BCB Bar Convent show in Berlin.
The inaugural London Sherry Trail launched last night.
Mixology celebrates German-speaking bar talent
Bartender Arnd H Heissen and Cologne bar, Spirits, took the top prizes at The Mixology Bar Awards 2014 last night.
Bar Convent Berlin readies for 7th edition
Bar Convent Berlin, now in its seventh year, is preparing for its annual event, which is described as somewhere between a trade fair and a symposium.
Bowie wins Auchentoshan Switch
Aidan Bowie from the Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow is the European winner of the Auchentoshan Switch – the transatlantic mixology competition.
CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale), is calling on British people to use pubs otherwise they will close. It claims 26 pubs close every week in Britain.
Mexican beats Brits to take Tahona title
Jose Luis Leon became the first Mexican winner of the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition, having triumphed at the grand final at the Demetria Hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Friday (September 27).
Mosey wins UK heat of Tahona Society Cocktail Competition
Chris Mosey of Hula Bar in Manchester has won the UK final of the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition, defeating nine other bartenders.
Candelaria's Boucher wins Gin Mare competition
American bartender Amanda Rose Boucher triumphed at the third edition of the Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations cocktail competition yesterday.
Jeff Evans: The World's Best Beer Bars
In the latest of our World's 50 Best Bars spin-off guides, beer expert Jeff Evans takes us through the best beer bars in the world.
The third Moscow Bar Show returns on October 1 – 3, at the IEC Crocus Expo.
Monin and JJ Goodman announce bartender comp
London Cocktail Club founder JJ Goodman has teamed up with Monin UK to launch a national competition called the Underground Punch Pong League (UPPL).
Prof Green and Calabrese to open Ink
UK music artist Stephen Manderson, aka Professor Green, has joined forces with London’s cocktail and club entrepreneur, Gerry Calabrese to launch Ink in London's Leicester Square next month (September).
300 More Beers to Try Before you Die!
A new book highlighting 300 of the world’s best beers is being launched at the Great British Beer Festival today.
Elland 1872 Porter is best beer of Britain
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has announced that Elland 1872 Porter has been crowned the 'Best Beer' in Britain at the Great British Beer Festival which is being held at Olympia in London this week.
