You have to hand it to Wines of South Africa. They know how to organise an event. To say Cape 2012 is just another trade show, would be a great injustice and understatement.
Satan's Whiskers named best bar in UK
Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place last night (16 April) at Battersea Arts Centre in London.
Galaxy Bar Dubai introduces new menu
Dubai’s Galaxy Bar has unveiled a new menu alongside the launch of a mobile app and new interiors.
Oriole’s last hurrah at Albie at The Hoxton
Oriole bar, formerly of Smithfield Market, London, has announced it will be having its last night at the mezzanine, Albie, at The Hoxton, Southwark on Saturday 1 July.
Oriole hosts Mexico's Baltra Bar
Cocktail bar Oriole, currently a resident at the mezzanine ‘Albie’ at The Hoxton, Southwark, London, is hosting Mexico City’s Baltra Bar, currently No. 32 in The World’s 50 Best Bars, on Wednesday 31 May and Thursday 1 June for a two-night takeover.
Elements of Islay is releasing its Beach Bonfire, a limited edition of 288 bottles which will be exclusively available at Islay’s festival Fèis Ìle on 26 May to 3 June 2023.
New bars shine as the Class Bar Awards returns
Bars that opened during the pandemic took many of the gongs at the returning CLASS Bar Awards last night, highlighting the bar industry's resurgence.
Wemyss Malts launches limited-edition blend
Edinburgh-based independent whisky bottler Wemyss Malts has announced the launch of a brand-new limited-edition blend.
Could bars be no-phone zones?
For about six hours in early October the world was brought to a standstill. However, it wasn’t the outbreak of a global pandemic that spread panic, but the simultaneous crash of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
STRANGER THOUGHTS: A place for members
The recent launch of Martinez members’ cocktail bar on Soho’s Greek Street struck a chord with me.
Drinks International caught up with Becky Davies, head of commercial at Ten Locks, to learn more about the firm's plans to kickstart a defining era for tequila in the UK.
Chivas Regal – the magnum force
Chivas Brothers has unveiled a 1.5 litre magnum of its flagshiop blended scotch whisky, Chivas Regal, aimed specifically at elite bars.