CLASS Magazine

Batched cocktails are here to stay, but what’s good for the bar is not necessarily good for the guest, writes Satan’s Whiskers’ Kevin Armstrong. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Andy Loudon has become director of bars at Rosewood London, whose flagship venue Scarfes Bar is among The World’s 50 Best Bars. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Swift Borough has launched its first new menu since opening in 2022, ‘South of The River’, which is available in its basement bar The Back Pocket. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

In its 15th year, London Cocktail Week has become a not-for-profit business following a successful soft launch of the initiative in 2023. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Imbibe Live takes place for the last time this week, with organiser RX announcing plans to relaunch the on-trade show under the banner of BCB. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Nico de Soto’s Wacky Wombat in Soho has been forced to close after its team resigned, CLASS understands. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Edinburgh bar Hoot the Redeemer will close its doors for the final time on September 1st this year. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Spirits volumes declined by 5% in the UK last year amid excise duty changes, the cost-of-living crisis, and a trend towards moderation according to a new report from IWSR. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

UKHospitality has backed Labour's plans to replace the business rates system and cut energy bills should the party be elected into government in July. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Sexy Fish’s Cressida Lawlor has collaborated with Monkey Shoulder to produce a documentary that explores the experiences of LGBTQIA+ bartenders in the UK cocktail bar industry. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

PJ Jaurre has joined the DrinksOne team as the head of Luxury Brands working on Porte Noire Brands, the soon to be launched Papa Salt Gin and Onikishi Japanese Whisky. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Thank you @tales_of_the_cocktail for this. Since we relaunched CLASS in 2016 we’ve made a few of the Spirited Awards’ Top Four lists. Fourth time lucky?🤞

Mr Black Coffee Liqueur has appointed Chockie Tom its new UK brand ambassador. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

How to make Vesper Bar's Morning Sunshine. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Manchester Rum Festival takes place next month - the event's organiser Dave Marsland fills us in on what he has planned. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Imbibe Live, the UK's premier event for the drinks industry, promises to captivate and educate attendees with an array of newly curated content. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Tropical bar Kiki Lounge on the Isle of Man has unveiled its latest cocktail list, Menu Zine Issue 3. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…

Thanks very much to @totc 🫶

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

Bar consultant Jack Sotti is to launch hidden bar Archive & Myth beneath the Hippodrome Casino in June. classbarmag.com/news/fullstory…