Bar News

Kiyori at Aki London, the hidden cocktail bar in Marylebone, is set to unveil its new cocktail menu on 16th September 2026. This will sit alongside the launch of Kissa Nights, a curated music series inspired by Japan’s traditional jazz kissa. Kiyori’s expert bar team, led by Bar Manager Sebastiano Cristofanon, brings creativity and a …

We explore how investing in education can empower teams, strengthen guest experiences and deliver tangible commercial benefits for operators. In today’s competitive on-trade, exceptional drinks alone are no longer enough. The knowledge, confidence and passion of the people serving them can be what truly elevates the guest experience. From understanding spirits categories and production methods …

Seven bars worldwide have increased their PIN status from 1 PIN to 2 PINs in the guide’s inaugural reappraisal cycle, with six of the seven in the UK. The Pinnacle Guide, the global bar recognition system for cocktail bars, has confirmed the results of its first-ever PIN renewal process, two years on from its inaugural …

Elevated nostalgic dishes and world flavours are set to dominate menus this festive season, and Booker has launched its dedicated online Christmas hub and guide, packed with menu inspiration and ingredients to support foodservice operators through the busy party period.  Booker’s 2026 Christmas collection leads with the strapline Make More of Christmas, designed to help …

Two of India’s most recognised names in hospitality, Rohan Dsouza and Twinkle Keswani, launch their first venture outside of India, in London Bulbul (@bulbullondonofficial), a restaurant and bar serving India’s regional cuisines, has opened, in Blackfriars, a stone’s throw from South Bank and St Paul’s Cathedral.  It is the first restaurant outside of India from …

From New York to London, Sinatra the Musical has landed on the West End. Just a short stroll from the Aldwych Theatre, STK Strand invites guests to begin their evening in true Sinatra style. Enjoy three courses of STK signatures from £40 per person, paired with a complimentary Jack Daniel’s on the rocks, just the …

This summer, KOIA All-Suite Wellbeing Resort on the island of Kos, is redefining its dining experience with a heightened focus on mixology and indulgent culinary offerings. Featuring a headline mixology takeover by Michele Lombardi, Head of Bars at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, the modern sanctuary will showcase artisanal cocktails infused with Hippocratic …

The chef behind Michelin starred Sollip brings a taste of his Korean heritage to Flat Iron Square with a new fried chicken concept Flat Iron Square welcomes Papa Dak, a new Korean fried chicken concept created with Woongchul Park, serving up crispy, double fried chicken glazed in punchy Korean sauces. Bringing Korean street food to …

Sergio Leanza, who poured the first drinks when the London Bridge bar opened nine years ago, returns to lead it into its tenth Nine Lives, the tropical dive bar in a Victorian basement a few steps from London Bridge station, has appointed Sergio Leanza as General Manager, effective 17th August 2026. For those who know …

Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, a nonprofit initiative focused on supporting leadership development in the bar and hospitality industry, announces the awardees of two $10,000 grants. The grants come at a time when the industry is seeing vast layoffs and divestment from advocacy programming which has historically supported education, job skills training, and other programming …