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Guidance available to all pubs to help them host successfully and safely With just under a month until the World Cup kicks off, British pubs are getting ready to welcome fans to enjoy the beautiful game and the BBPA has released guidance to help them prepare. New guidance is now available to help pubs across the country make the most of …

Game On

As the World Cup returns, pubs and bars have a prime opportunity to turn matchdays into major revenue drivers. With expert insight, we reveal how operators can maximise footfall, increase spend and deliver seamless, high-energy experiences that keep fans coming back. As the summer of sport approaches, pubs and bars across the country prepare for …

Heritage Meets Reinvention

As Passoã approaches a landmark anniversary, Laura De Groot-Trivulzio, CMO, Global Director Brands & Business Development at The Lucas Bols Company, reflects on what it takes for a cocktail brand to endure in an ever-changing drinks culture – from the timeless appeal of passion fruit to the rise of lighter, experience-led serves. Passoã is approaching …

Revealed: Hospitality businesses’ operating costs have been impacted by inflation more than any other sector in the past decade

The cost of running a business has risen significantly in the past decade, reshaping the business landscape across the UK. However, new research suggests that not all industries have been impacted on the same scale, as the severity of a business’s impact depends on its cost structure. To understand which industries have faced the greatest …

Rick’s Bristol launches concept-led cocktail menu rooted in local identity

One of Bristol’s most exciting cocktail bars, Rick’s, is this month launching a brand new concept menu, inspired by the city in which it calls home. With its harbourside location in The Bristol hotel, 1930’s inspired interiors and a team focused on technique and ingredient-led development, Rick’s has been building a reputation for their blend …

0.0% Alcohol, 100% Hackney: Crodino Spritz 0.0% Teams Up with Local Legend Hackney Dave to paint the Hackney Half Yellow

Grab limited-edition Hackney Dave signs or create your own under his expert guidance This year, the Hackney Half isn’t just about the personal bests, it’s about art. Crodino Spritz 0.0% , the Italian non-alcoholic aperitif, is bringing a dose of East End soul to the course, partnering with local legend Hackney Dave, known for his …

Where are the most unique pubs and bars to watch live sports in London this summer?

From the FIFA World Cup to Wimbledon, pubs and bars at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars and Andaz London Liverpool Street offer unique alternatives to the usual match-day pub crawl Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest sporting calendars London has seen in years. The FIFA Men’s World Cup (11 June – …

TOKI X TECHNICS ANNOUNCE TOKI-O NIGHTS: A NEW HI-FI LISTENING BAR SERIES BRINGING TOKYO-INSPIRED HIGHBALL CULTURE TO THE UK

New pop-up listening bar series will bring vinyl, highballs and contemporary listening culture to venues in London, Manchester and Edinburgh from June to December 2026 Suntory Toki Whisky, together with Technics, is set to bring a new ritual to UK nightlife with the launch of Toki-O Nights, a new series of free and ticketed music-led …

SOPHIE TURNER BRINGS A LITTLE SUMMER MAGIC TO THE RIVIERA WITH ST-GERMAIN

bar team May 14, 2026

New short film sees the actress turn an interrupted beach day into a moment of delight, as she enjoys a ST-GERMAIN Spritz with friends CAMPAIGN VIDEO HOW-TO VIDEO ST-GERMAIN Elderflower Liqueur today launches a new global campaign set on the French Riviera, featuring actress and collaborator Sophie Turner and centered around simple moments of delight. At the heart of the campaign is a new short film featuring Sophie …