All Bar One expands with new airport bars
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has opened the first of two new All Bar One sites at Birmingham Airport, including a new takeaway coffee offering. Opening airside last week, the 160-seater All Bar One (pictured) is located in the terminal’s South departure lounge for gates one to 20. Next door to the main bar is the …
Luminar plans fourth Pryzm nightclub in Brighton
The Luminar Group is investing £1million in developing its fourth Pryzm nightclub in Brighton, converting one of its Oceana clubs into the modern new concept. The club will feature three distinctly styled dance arenas and VIP areas under one roof, aimed at adding “more style and opulence” to the city’s clubbing scene when it re-opens …
Bartenders win a month in Colombia with La Hechicera
Two bartenders are off to spend a month living and working in Colombia after winning a competition for La Hechicera Rum. Alex Lawrence from Orchid bar in Aberdeen and Walter Pintus from The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz in London beat 13 other finalists at the Wanderlust Colombia cocktail challenge in London. Alex’s cocktail was …
AG Barr adds coconut water to Rubicon range
The growth in popularity of coconut water in the UK has led soft drinks group AG Barr to launch its own product as part of the Rubicon juice range. The new Rubicon Coconut Water is made from young, green coconuts and contains 34% juice. It is being launched in one-litre and 330ml packs. The UK’s …
Rum training programme launched for bartenders
A training programme on rum has been launched for bartenders and other trade professionals as part of a global campaign for Caribbean rum. The Official Certification Programme has been developed by the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA) with an international panel of experts in bartending, drinks and training. It includes initial in-depth …
