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Entries open for Torres Brandy Zero Challenge
Entries are now open for the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge – your chance to win €30,000 to make your sustainable bar project a reality.  
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by Sponsored Content
19 September, 2023
Raffles London

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Raffles London at The OWO unveils The Guards Bar
Raffles London at The OWO – the first UK outpost of the famous Singaporean hotel - has unveiled The Guards Bar and Lounge, the first of three bars to launch at the site.
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by Hamish Smith
14 September, 2023

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Italicus and Pininfarina collaborate

ITALICUS, Rosolio di Bergamotto Aperitivo, has annouced a collaboration with Pininfarina, an iconic symbol of Italian automotive design and architecture. 
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by Sponsored Content
12 September, 2023

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Ilegal Mezcal acquired by Bacardi
Bacardi Limited has announced the completion of its acquisition of super-premium artisanal mezcal brand, Ilegal Mezcal.
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by Oli Dodd
11 September, 2023

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Bars to sell wristbands among new LCW initiatives
Venues can now sell London Cocktail Week wristbands, keeping all of the revenues, as part of a raft of initiatives introduced to support the London bar industry.
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by Hamish Smith
05 September, 2023
Viajante

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Veronica Di Pietrantonio and Pietro Collina to relaunch Viajante 87
Veronica Di Pietrantonio and Pietro Collina of Fine Drinks Co are to relaunch Markus Thesleff’s Viajante 87 tomorrow, having joined the London bar in leadership roles.
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by Hamish Smith
04 September, 2023

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The Fernet-Branca Barback Games returns
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games, a high-octane competition that sees bar teams from across the UK battle it out to win a much-coveted prize, will return for a fifth year, this year taking place in a new venue, The Steel Yard in Bank, London.
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by Sponsored Content
01 September, 2023

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The Bartenders' Brand Awards 2024 opens for entries
The Bartenders’ Brand Awards - CLASS's unique blind tasting, design and value-tested competition for drinks products available to the UK bar industry - has launched for entries. 
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by Hamish Smith
31 August, 2023

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Over-proof Bounty rum arrives on UK shores
Spiribam-UK has introduced an over-proof edition of its Saint Lucian rum brand, Bounty, to the UK.
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by Hamish Smith
23 August, 2023

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Devil’s Botany launches non-clouding absinthe
London’s Devil’s Botany, the UK’s first dedicated absinthe distillery from the founders of The Last Tuesday Society, has launched a new absinthe that doesn’t cloud.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2023

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Simone Caporale's Sips and Boadas take over the Donovan Bar
Simone Caporale’s Sips, named No.3 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022, and Boadas Bar are heading to the Donovan Bar in Mayfair, London, for a two-night takeover sponsored by Amaro Santoni this September.
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by Eleanor Yates
17 August, 2023

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New Sexy Fish to open in Manchester
Caprice Holdings has announced the launch of the third Sexy Fish, opening this Autumn in Manchester’s Spinningfields.
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by Oli Dodd
14 August, 2023

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Wine and Spirit Trade Association launches first guide for no and low
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has launched the UK’s first comprehensive alcohol guide for the no and low category.
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by Oli Dodd
08 August, 2023

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RumFest returns to London for its 17th year
RumFest, the world’s longest-running rum festival, has announced it will be returning for its 17th year to London’s ILEC Conference Centre this October for a three-day event hosted by global rum ambassador, Ian Burrell.
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by Oli Dodd
03 August, 2023

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Durum wheat vodka launches in the UK
Altamura Distilleries has announced the UK arrival of its flagship vodka, a product believed to be the first wholly made from Italy’s protected Altamura durum wheat.
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by Hamish Smith
02 August, 2023

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Mexico City’s Licorería Limantour announces three-day residency at Sexy Fish
Mexico City bar Licorería Limantour has announced a three-day residency at London’s Sexy Fish that kicks off on Tuesday 1 August.
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by Oli Dodd
01 August, 2023

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Connaught Bar’s Bargiani and Perrone star at Tales’ Spirited Awards 2023
Bartenders from Connaught Bar in London took two of the top awards at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards last night in New Orleans (Thursday 27th July).
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by Hamish Smith
28 July, 2023

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Laki Kane launches new Tropical Speakeasy menu
Islington tropical bar and Thai restaurant, Laki Kane, has announced the launch of a new menu inspired by rum history through the lens of modern mixology.
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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2023

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Alex Lawrence Milia named managing director of Mr Lyan group
Alex Lawrence Milia has been promoted to managing director of Mr Lyan group and is now co-owner of the company’s venues.
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by Shay Waterworth
26 July, 2023

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Entries to Hacha's cocktail competition open
Agave bar Hacha is bringing back its competition to find Britain’s best tequila and mezcal cocktails, with the grand final to be held on Monday 18th September.
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by Hamish Smith
18 July, 2023

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Master of Malt Trade extends 'next-day' ordering cut off time
The hospitality landscape is changing; unpredictability around consumer attendance and spending habits means that businesses are having to become incredibly nimble and flexible, whilst closely watching cashflow.
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by Sponsored Content
18 July, 2023
The Pearl at Park Hill

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Bench owners to open The Pearl at Park Hill in Sheffield
Owners of Bench in Sheffield, Jack Wakelin and Tom ‘Ronnie’ Aronica, will open their second venue in August, The Pearl at Park Hill.
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by Hamish Smith
17 July, 2023
Ugly Butterfly bar, Cornwall

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The winner of the CBA's Sustainable Practices Award is...
Many bars now employing sustainable practices, but some go deeper than others. One such bar is our winner: Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling in St Ives, Cornwall. 
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by Hamish Smith
12 July, 2023

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Hannah Lanfear to host new category education series
Speciality Drinks is to launch a new category education series, Speciality Sessions, headed up by new advocacy manager Hannah Lanfear.
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by Hamish Smith
10 July, 2023

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Bar Antoine opens at Four Seasons Park Lane
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in Mayfair has opened the doors to Bar Antoine.
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by Hamish Smith
04 July, 2023

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Agile Media to bring back The Sommelier Wine Awards
Agile Media, owner of CLASS, has agreed an exclusive deal with Imbibe Live to bring back The Sommelier Wine Awards for 2024.
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by Hamish Smith
03 July, 2023

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The Monin Punch Pong opens for entries
Monin is inviting bartenders to join them for the return of the MONIN Punch Pong Series 2023, supported by Plantation Rum.
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by Sponsored Content
03 July, 2023

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Axia Spirit Announces Journey to Athens competition
Axia Spirit has announced the launch of its first cocktail competition, Journey to Athens 2023.
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by Sponsored Content
29 June, 2023

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Passing Fancies' Matt Arnold takes World Class GB crown
Matt Arnold, co-owner of Passing Fancies in Birmingham, was named the World Class Great Britain champion yesterday.
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by Hamish Smith
29 June, 2023

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London’s Monica Berg heads most influential list
Monica Berg has topped Drinks International’s Bar World 100 in association with Perrier, which celebrates the most influential bar industry figures globally.
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by Hamish Smith
27 June, 2023