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12/08/2025

Georgi Radev’s Laki Kane is to close after seven years serving elevated tropical drinks in Islington.

Georgi Radev’s Laki Kane is to close after seven years serving elevated tropical drinks in Islington. The North London bar’s last service will be...

11/08/2025

A report by Celebrate Her has revealed that almost two-thirds of UK hospitality workers feel that the industry should be taken more seriously by the government.

A report by Celebrate Her has revealed that almost two-thirds of UK hospitality workers feel that the industry should be taken more seriously by the...

07/08/2025

Liverpool bartenders Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh have announced the opening of a new city-centre bar, Slowpour.

Liverpool bartenders Carey Hanlon and Caitlin Waugh have announced the opening of a new city-centre bar, Slowpour. The independently operated bar will...

05/08/2025

Force-carbonated Highballs are a must-have for many these days, but choosing which system is best for a bar requires careful consideration, says Tyler Zielinski.

Force-carbonated Highballs are a must-have for many these days, but choosing which system is best for a bar requires careful consideration, says Tyler...

04/08/2025

Jake O'Brien Murphy went from bartending to a brand ambassador role. After a four-year stretch, this is what he learned.

Jake O'Brien Murphy went from bartending to a brand ambassador role. After a four-year stretch, this is what he learned. I was the UK spirits...

29/07/2025

At a time when many bars are struggling to attract customers, it's worth winding back to why they exist in the first place – never forget that bars are meant to be fun, says John Ennis of Graffiti Group in Liverpool.

At a time when many bars are struggling to attract customers, it's worth winding back to why they exist in the first place – never forget that bars...

29/07/2025

Carly Foxwell, founder of consultancy Fox in the Well, sets her vision of how brands can work better with bars.

Carly Foxwell, founder of consultancy Fox in the Well, sets her vision of how brands can work better with bars. From where I sit, on the brand side of...

28/07/2025

CLASS is thrilled to announce that the Bartenders’ Brand Awards are back for 2026.

This is a blind tasting, design & value-tested competition crafted specifically for the UK bar scene. Judges include bartenders, bar owners and operators from top venues, judging products available to UK bars - even those soon to hit the market.

Enter your drinks brand now to have it professionally tasted, examined and endorsed by some of the most influential names in the UK bar scene - with results featured in CLASS.

Entries are now open- don’t miss your chance to stand out in the on-trade. https://bartendersbrandawards.co.uk/bar2026/en/page/home

28/07/2025

How would you design your perfect bar team? Look beyond the obvious for a more strategic approach, says Couch co-owner Jacob Clarke.

How would you design your perfect bar team? Look beyond the obvious for a more strategic approach, says Couch co-owner Jacob Clarke. If you’ve ever...

21/07/2025

A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

19/07/2025

It’s about time bartenders started signposting their drinks to show respect for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle, says Becky Paskin.

It’s about time bartenders started signposting their drinks to show respect for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle, says Becky Paskin How can...

14/07/2025

Who’s coming to our CLASSROOM X Schweppes tomorrow? 🫧 learn about carbonation with Bart Miedeksza and Josh Linfitt. It is free to attend and includes some great drinks, plus lunch!

Last minute sign ups here: https://forms.gle/jQwVcKgiB2tkBoQX7