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The effects of Covid-19 on 50 Best Bars
The World’s 50 Best Bars reflects travel restrictions and spotlights neighbourhood bars, says Nick Strangeway.
Connaught Bar named World's Best Bar 2021
Connaught Bar from London was named the World’s Best Bar for the second year running in The World’s 50 Best Bars list, which was unveiled at the annual ceremony at Roundhouse in London tonight (December 7).
Mr Lyan to open Seed Library in East London
Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, and his team is due to open a new venue in East London called Seed Library in early 2022.
Streaming platform Spirits Network seeking UK bartenders for new cocktail competition
New York-based media company NBTV Studios has announced the UK launch of streaming platform, Spirits Network, and is inviting UK bartenders to audition for its inaugural programme, Shake Off.
London Cocktail Week 2021 trade schedule released
London Cocktail Week has once again been extended to the whole month of October for 2021 and the full trade schedule has been released.
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games returns to London Cocktail Week
Fernet-Branca has announced that after a year’s hiatus, the Barback Games will return to London Cocktail Week for a third time, on 28th October.
Edrington UK to host trade events series for London Cocktail Week
Edrington UK has announced a series of workshops and events for the London trade as part of October’s London Cocktail Week.
The Essence House returns to Covent Garden for London Cocktail Week
The London Essence Company has announced that The Essence House pop-up is returning to Covent Garden throughout October for London Cocktail Week 2021.
Officina Cocktail Week brings in World's Best
Milan bar Officina is set to host Officina Cocktail Week with bartenders from some of the World’s Best Bars set to attend the inaugural event.
London Cocktail Week adds new Covent Garden hub
Wristbands are now available for London Cocktail Week 2021 which will once again be extended for the entire month of October.
Former head sommelier of Zuma and Roka opens new London wine bar
Kevin McCabe, former head sommelier of Zuma, Roka and Yautacha Group, has teamed up with, Antony Lyon, of Lyon's Seafood & wine bar, to open a new brasserie and wine bar in east London.
London Cocktail Week launches one-off Warm-Up festival
For the first time, London Cocktail Week has announced a one-off Warm-Up festival, taking place 05-11 July 2021.
London Cocktail week 2021 extends to full month of October
London Cocktail Week has announced that the 2021 festival will once again be extended to the full month of October and not host The Cocktail Village.
Fuller’s London Pride announces partnership with The British & Irish Lions
Fuller’s London Pride has announced a two-year partnership with The British & Irish Lions, becoming the official beer of the rugby union team.
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New home for Whitley Neill Gin
UK’s number one premium gin brand moves production of its London Dry Gin to award winning City of London distillery
Diageo launches Tanqueray 0.0%
Diageo has launched a 0.0% abv version of its Tanqueray gin brand in a bid to capitalise upon soaring demand for alcohol-free drinks.
Pietro Collina: The roaming Roman
While most enter hospitality via high-volume bars or nightclubs, Pietro Collina got his first role at private members’ bar Mark’s Club in London aged 16.
Ibiza-based Southside Bars offer online cocktail classes
Ibiza-based mobile bar company Southside Bars is now offering online cocktail masterclasses.
London's first absinthe distillery unveiled
Cocktail bar owners Allison Crawbuck and Rhys Everett have launched London’s first absinthe distillery in the heart of the East End.
Salcombe Distilling Co. predicts golden future for alcohol-free spirits
An award-winning distiller has tipped the non-alcoholic spirits category to enjoy strong future growth thanks to a raft of innovation in the years ahead.
Beefeater celebrates The Spirit of London in global ad campaign
Gin brand Beefeater has launched a global advertising campaign designed to celebrate the spirit of London.
Finsbury gin redesigned and Wild Strawberry variant launched
Borco has invested in a redesign for its Finsbury gin range and launched a Wild Strawberry variant to attract new consumers.
London Wine Fair postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
The London Wine Fair is the latest high profile-event to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.
London Cocktail Week – back with a bang
London Cocktail Week organisers have announced that it will be moving The Cocktail Village to a new bigger venue on Brick Lane.
New home for Whitley Neill Gin
UK’s number one premium gin brand moves production of its London Dry Gin to award winning City of London distillery
Diageo launches Tanqueray 0.0%
Diageo has launched a 0.0% abv version of its Tanqueray gin brand in a bid to capitalise upon soaring demand for alcohol-free drinks.
Pietro Collina: The roaming Roman
While most enter hospitality via high-volume bars or nightclubs, Pietro Collina got his first role at private members’ bar Mark’s Club in London aged 16.
Ibiza-based Southside Bars offer online cocktail classes
Ibiza-based mobile bar company Southside Bars is now offering online cocktail masterclasses.
London's first absinthe distillery unveiled
Cocktail bar owners Allison Crawbuck and Rhys Everett have launched London’s first absinthe distillery in the heart of the East End.
Salcombe Distilling Co. predicts golden future for alcohol-free spirits
An award-winning distiller has tipped the non-alcoholic spirits category to enjoy strong future growth thanks to a raft of innovation in the years ahead.
Beefeater celebrates The Spirit of London in global ad campaign
Gin brand Beefeater has launched a global advertising campaign designed to celebrate the spirit of London.
Finsbury gin redesigned and Wild Strawberry variant launched
Borco has invested in a redesign for its Finsbury gin range and launched a Wild Strawberry variant to attract new consumers.
London Wine Fair postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
The London Wine Fair is the latest high profile-event to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.
London Cocktail Week – back with a bang
London Cocktail Week organisers have announced that it will be moving The Cocktail Village to a new bigger venue on Brick Lane.
Meantime launches new can range
The Meantime Brewing Company in London has launched a can range of its three best selling beers.
ZECA to unveil new cachaca sugarcane varieties
ZECA Cachaca will unveil its new hybrid sugarcane varieties at the Brazilian embassy in London on April 11.
The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show will return to London in February 2018 for trade professionals to source private and commercial suppliers.
Pilsner Urquell extends its partnership with Draft House
Pilsner Urquell has extended its partnership with Draft House, as the demand for Tank Beer has soared.
Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF), have announced the appointment of Ross Carter as exhibition director, replacing James Murray who resigned after 10 years in the role.
Potter Cavanagh is Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2012
Lee Potter Cavanagh of Mark’s Bar at HIX in London is this year’s Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind.
Rémy Martin Black Pearl cognac up for auction
A rare bottle of Rémy Martin Black Pearl cognac estimated to be worth between £5,000 and £7,000 is up for auction in London.
Wemyss Malts releases Darnley’s View Spiced Gin
Wemyss Malts has released Darnley’s View Spiced Gin to Europe and selected Asian markets, with the US to follow.
The annual London International Wine Fair, with its spirits arm DISTIL, starts today. Hamish Smith rounds up the best of its offerings
Meantime in £3m brewing expansion
Meantime Brewing Company is to open “London’s biggest new brewery since 1936”. The new facility is to quadruple Meantime’s beer production capacity to 100,000 hectolitres and will host a visitor’s centre and shop.
Top of the Tower for Royal Salute whisky
UK: Chivas Brothers has signed a five-year partnership deal between its scotch brand Royal Salute and the royal gun salutes at the Tower of London. The first of which will be for the Queen’s Jubilee in June.
Mount Gay European ambassador appointed
Mount Gay Rum Distilleries and UK distributor First Drinks have appointed Miguel Smith as European brand ambassador for Mount Gay Rum.
Absolut London makes timely arrival
Pernod Ricard UK is hoping the release of Absolut London in time for the Olympics and the Queen’s diamond jubilee will lift sales of the brand by 10%.
Beefeater 24 is now in 50 markets
Pernod Ricard’s super premium gin, Beefeater 24, is now available in 50 markets worldwide.
DI's Christian Davis attends a whisky love-in
Last night I went to Boisdale, that well known London haunt for whisky, cigar and red meat lovers, for the launch of The Balvenie Craftsman's Reserve No1, The Cooper...
Beefeater ‘Forever London’ pack to hit UK shelves
Pernod Ricard UK has announced the launch of a Beefeater ‘Forever London’ limited-edition pack, aimed at celebrating the brand’s heritage.
World's 50 Best Bars 2011 announced
The 2011 World’s 50 Best Bars list has been published, in partnership with sponsor Stolichnaya. This year, New York speakeasy PDT (Please Don’t Tell) took the top spot, with London hotel bars The Connaught and the Artesian in second and third place.
Shaker BarSchools, the international bartender training company, has moved into bar operating with the opening of a bar in London.
Smirnoff releases Nightlife Exchange Project bottles
Diageo has extended the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project campaign with the release of city and country-themed bottles to selected global markets.
Brown-Forman hires duty free quartet
Brown-Forman Duty Free has made four senior-level appointments, effective immediately.
Olmeca tequila cocktail winner announced
Pernod Ricard, with its Olmeca tequila brand, has announced the winner of the Tahona Society Margarita contest.
Industry recognises design excellence
The Restaurant and Bar Design Awards recognised "excellence" in design and architecture in the global hospitality industry yesterday, at a ceremony in Canary Wharf, London.
Bordeaux wine-students to train in London
The International Wine and Spirits Institute (IWSI), based in Bordeaux, is to open an eight-week spirits training programme in London next year.
Bartenders do duel for No. 209 Gin crown
Two of London’s bartenders drew swords in San Francisco in the final of the No. 209 Gin Duel.
Chivas receives Westwood styling
Scotch brand Chivas Regal and designer Vivienne Westwood have collaborated to launch a new limited edition whisky.
