
Wine time: London Wine Fair is back
May marks the return of London Wine Fair, which is back with refreshed content for 2019 Now in its 39th year, London Wine Fair is the unmissable, annual event for wine enthusiasts and drinks industry professionals. Taking place between 20 and 22 May at Olympia London, the show presents an stimulating arena for producers from …

Canopies UK raise the roof at Savage Garden
Canopies UK help with the creation of Hilton’s new and exclusive tower of London bar Canopies UK, the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of quality canopies, was recently contacted by The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Tower of London to assist with the creation of Savage Garden, an exclusive 8,870 sq ft rooftop bar, comprising …

A woman’s world: International Women’s Day 2019
This year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme #BalanceforBetter is all about encouraging the celebration of women’s achievements while calling for a more gender-balanced world. Ahead of March 8, Zoe Fryday catches up with some of the leading ladies in drinks and hospitality to discuss entrepreneurship, success and the powerful subject of gender equality. Joyce and …

Bars toast the immortal poet with whisky cocktails on Burns Night
On and leading up to January 25, bars around the UK honour the life and work of Scotland’s immortal poet Robert Burns. Burns Night marks the anniversary of legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday. Whisky, haggis, and poetry combine in abundance every year as people come together to celebrate this national treasure and his enduring …

World Class Bartender Daniel Warren on drinks trends for 2019
Zoe Fryday catches up with Diageo Reserve GB World Class Bartender of the Year 2018 Daniel Warren to discuss life since the competition and hot drinks and cocktail trends for the year ahead. Coming second place in the World Class global final – what an achievement. How does it feel? “Coming in second place at …

No-ABV and vegan cocktails to take off in January
To help bar managers ensure they get their offering right, Monin has identified what January’s consumer wants from their no-ABV or vegan cocktails. A recent survey by Monin revealed that more than 20 million Brits are considering going vegan for the month of January, while two thirds of the population are considering giving up alcohol …