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The Donovan Bar launches fairy tale inspired menu

The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair has unveiled a new menu inspired by traditional fairy tales and stories, CLASS can reveal.

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Jack Sotti to launch hidden Hippodrome bar

Bar consultant Jack Sotti is to launch hidden bar Archive & Myth beneath the Hippodrome Casino in June.

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Sign up to our CLASSROOM on the history of drinks with Anistatia Miller, Jared Brown & Schweppes

Bartenders can sign up free to the latest CLASSROOM event - Born Social - hosted by Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown, sponsored by Schweppes.

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The Ada Coleman Project goes live

The Ada Coleman Project, a dedicated digital space for women, has launched. 

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The World's 50 Best Bars announces ceremony location and date

The World’s 50 Best Bars is headed to Madrid in Spain to reveal this year’s list on Tuesday 22nd October.  

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Inside Liverpool's Sister Ray

We take a look inside Chris Edwards' new bar Sister Ray, a “laid back European cafe culture” with “New York bar scene vibes”.

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Mike Aikman and Jason Scott relaunch Lucky Liqueurs range

Mike Aikman, Jason Scott and the team behind Edinburgh bars Bramble, Lucky Liquor and The Last Word, have relaunched their Lucky Liqueurs range.

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Martin Siska to leave Scarfes Bar

Martin Siska is to leave Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London after eight years at the Holburn-based hotel bar. 

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Hey Palu owners launch agave spirits bar

The owners of Hey Palu in Edinburgh, Alex and Rachel Bailey Palumbo, have opened an agaveria in the Scottish capital's neighbourhood of Leith.

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Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin launches the Forager’s Championship

Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin has announced the Forager’s Championship - a call for the most creative and adventurous bartenders.

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The best Scotch and Irish whiskies from the BBAs 2024

This week in our serialisation of the BBAs results is our Scotch and Irish session. 

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19 UK bars awarded pins in first Pinnacle Guide list

The Pinnacle Guide has launched its inaugural list, with 19 UK bars - more than half of those recognised - awarded 'Pins'.

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Angus Winchester leaves the Dark Horse and Crying Wolf

Angus Winchester has left Wild West Group, which owns the Dark Horse Bar in Bath and Crying Wolf in Bristol, having spent two years with the group as as director of drinks & people, focussing on training and its beverage programme.

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Chris Edwards to launch Sister Ray in Liverpool

Hospitality operator Chris Edwards will launch café bar Sister Ray in Liverpool this May, promising to marry “laid back European cafe culture” with “New York bar scene vibes”.

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Lyaness bartender Lexie Constantinescu passes

Lyaness bartender Alexandra ‘Lexie’ Constantinescu has passed away while on holiday in Cuba after competing in a cocktail competition.

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Grey Goose releases new vodka

Grey Goose has announced the launch of Altius, a limited-edition vodka produced with Alpine spring water and winter wheat and filtered at sub-freezing temperatures.

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The best world whiskies from the BBAs 2024

The BBAs world whisky category takes in all whiskies outside of American, Irish and Scotch - here's the top 5 from the session.

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Sushisamba opens Samba Room lounge bar

Sushisamba in the City of London has opened Samba Room, a new 39th-floor cocktail lounge bar.

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The best non-abv spirits from the BBAs 2024

The non-abv spirits category is burgeoning. These were the big winners in the BBAs 2024. 

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Callooh Callay launches nostalgia-themed menu

Cocktail bar Callooh Callay has launched McMenu, a drinks list designed to take guests on a nostalgic trip through the lens of well-known food and drink brands.

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The best liqueurs from the BBAs 2024

This week's instalment of the Bartenders' Brand Awards is the liqueurs category.

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Plans for Schofield’s London revealed

Joe and Daniel Schofield have begun the process of rolling out the Schofield's Bar brand, with plans afoot for a sequel venue in London, CLASS can exclusively reveal.

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The best tonics from the BBAs 2024

In today's instalment of the BBAs, we narrow in on the tonic session. 

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Master of Malt launches World Dram Day

Master of Malt announces the ultimate occasion for drinks exploration: World Dram Day!

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KOL Mezcaleria to unveil new range of house agave spirits

KOL Mezcaleria will next week unveil a new series of bottlings that explores little-known artisanal Mexican spirits.

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The best mixers from the BBAs 2024

Today in our BBAs highlights comes mixers, syrups and soft drinks. 

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What’s on? Insider tips for the Edinburgh Bar Show

As media partner to the Edinburgh Bar Show, CLASS has asked its founders Iain McPherson, Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson for their highlights of the inaugural three-day event (April 8-10).

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Scarfes pivots to classical approach in new menu: From Scratch

Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has shifted its emphasis from playful signatures to a more classical approach in its latest menu: From Scratch.

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The Natural Philosopher to celebrate tenth birthday

Josh Powell’s Natural Philosopher will mark its tenth birthday this month with a party that celebrates the best cocktails of the East London bar’s decade in business.

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The best agave spirits from the BBAs 2024

Today's instalment of the Bartenders' Brand Awards sees the highlights of our agave spirits session.