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French group GBH acquires Mangrove

French group GBH, the owner of Spiribam brands, has bought UK distributor Mangrove Global.
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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2023

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Amaro Bar's Elon Soddu to launch second site
Elon Soddu, owner of Kensington’s Amaro Bar, has confirmed plans for a second venue in Earl’s Court, west London.
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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2023

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Last chance to enter the CLASS Bar Awards 2023
The CLASS Bar Awards, which returns on Tuesday 9th May in London, closes for submissions at middnight tonight. 
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by Hamish Smith
10 February, 2023

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Empirical launches two new spirits
Flavour company Empirical has announced the UK launch of its two latest spirits, SOKA (43% abv) and Symphony 6 (40% abv).
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by Eleanor Yates
10 February, 2023

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Woodford Reserve appoints Elizabeth McCall as master distiller
Woodford Reserve has appointed Elizabeth McCall as master distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of master distiller emeritus.
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by Eleanor Yates
10 February, 2023

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Hoxton Spirits rebrands and expands range
Hoxton Spirits, best known for its tropical gin, has added three new spirits to its range: a Spritz, Spiced Whisky and a Dry gin.
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by Hamish Smith
09 February, 2023

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The Drinks Trust launches 2023 industry survey
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey, aimed at better understanding the hospitality community and how best to support the individuals who work within it.
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by Hamish Smith
06 February, 2023

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Josh Powell launches Crowdfunder for new venue
Josh Powell, owner of The Natural Philosopher in East London, has created a Crowdfunder for a new bar concept, Penumbra.
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by Hamish Smith
03 February, 2023

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Scarfes Bar marks ten years with global takeover tour
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London celebrates its 10th birthday this year by embarking on a global bar tour.
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by Hamish Smith
03 February, 2023
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Iain McPherson unveils 'Sous Pression' technique as new sub-zero menu launches
Iain McPherson’s Panda & Sons in Edinburgh has launched its new menu, Transcend, and in doing so has introduced its latest innovation in cocktail-making technique.
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by Hamish Smith
02 February, 2023

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London Cocktail Week confirms 2023 dates
London Cocktail Week will run from 12-22 October this year. 
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by Hamish Smith
30 January, 2023

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Hybrid agaveria-izakaya concept Viajante87 opens in Notting Hill
Restaurateur Markus Thesleff has opened cocktail bar Viajante87 in Notting Hill.
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by Hamish Smith
26 January, 2023

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The Dorchester unveils renovated ground floor with two new bars
Following a year-long renovation, Mayfair’s Dorchester hotel has unveiled its ground floor complete with a reimagined Vesper Bar and new Artists’ Bar.
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by Oli Dodd
23 January, 2023
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Eric Yu and Dre Masso’s latest bar Lucy Wong readies for launch
Bar entrepreneur Eric Yu of the Breakfast Club is about to open his latest concept, Lucy Wong, with his long-time drinksmith Dré Masso behind the cocktail menu.
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by Hamish Smith
23 January, 2023

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Research: more hospitality businesses closed in 2022 than in Covid-hit 2021
Hospitality recorded the closure of 4,809 premises in 2022, or 4.5% of the total at the end of 2021, according to new market research. 
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by Hamish Smith
23 January, 2023

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Tickets go live for NRB show

Registration for free trade tickets to the Northern Restaurant & Bar 2023 has opened. 
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by Hamish Smith
19 January, 2023

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Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry launches Total Tiki Online
Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry – one of the world’s foremost experts on tiki – has launched the digital resource Total Tiki Online.
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by Hamish Smith
17 January, 2023

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Diageo to buy Filipino rum Don Papa

Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.
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by Eleanor Yates
17 January, 2023

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Sweeties at The Standard “relaunches”
Sweeties at The Standard – reviewed in the Winter edition of CLASS – has “relaunched” with a new beverage consultant and menu.
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by Hamish Smith
16 January, 2023

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Exploring the vineyards of Castello do Albola
Winemaker and director of Castello do Albola, Alessandro Gallo, shares his joy in a winemaking region of major historic importance.
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by Sponsored Content
16 January, 2023

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The World’s 50 Best Hotels launches
50 Best has announced the launch of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, set to debut in September 2023.
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by Oli Dodd
10 January, 2023

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Art of Italicus 2023 Aperitivo Challenge 2023 opens
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto has launched the fifth edition of The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge, inviting bartenders from around the world to create an original aperitivo cocktail inspired by any form of art.
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by Oli Dodd
10 January, 2023

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Registration for CLASS Bar Awards tickets opens
Bartenders based in the UK can register for tickets for the CLASS Bar Awards 2023 from today.
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by Hamish Smith
06 January, 2023

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From comeback bars to big new roles, these were CLASS' most-read stories of 2022
We published some great stories last year on Classbarmag.com, but which were the biggest? 
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by Hamish Smith
04 January, 2023

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What brands do the best bars use? The Brands Report 2023 charts post-pandemic trends
The Annual Brands Report 2023, published by CLASS' sister title Drinks International, has launched offering the bar industry a picture of the buying habits of the world’s best bars.
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by Hamish Smith
03 January, 2023

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Licensing hours to be extended for royal coronation
The UK government has outlined plans to extend licensing hours in pubs, clubs and bars across England and Wales to mark the royal coronation.
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by Oli Dodd
20 December, 2022

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UK alcohol duty freeze to be extended
The UK government’s freeze on alcohol duty is to be extended until August 2023 to help UK hospitality venues amid rising costs.
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by Oli Dodd
20 December, 2022

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The Drinks Trust and Vagabond Wines launch hospitality industry wellbeing day
The Drinks Trust and Vagabond Wines have announced the launch of Hospitality Covered, a wellness day for industry people on 31 January 2023 held at Vagabond’s Monument venue.
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by Oli Dodd
15 December, 2022

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Franklin & Sons launches ‘Drinks In Trade’ video series

Franklin & Sons is celebrating the remarkably independent and vibrant hospitality industry with the launch of its new vodcast series ‘Drinks In Trade.’ 
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by Sponsored Content
14 December, 2022

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Cardiff’s Pennyroyal launches rum with Chairman’s Reserve
Rum brand Chairman’s Reserve has partnered with Cardiff cocktail bar Pennyroyal to develop a limited-edition rum blend for the Chairman’s Reserve Masters Selection series.
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by Oli Dodd
14 December, 2022