Ones to watch in 2018: trends in cocktails and other drinks
Mark Ludmon examines some of the trends in drinks and cocktails for Britain’s bars in the year ahead With the arrival of “Dry January”, the trade was braced for the usual rise in people avoiding alcohol. However, the overall trend is that more people are giving up on booze throughout the year, or at least …
Drinking set to go digital and more eco-friendly in 2018
East London Liquor Company brand ambassador Mikey Pendergast (pictured) forecasts his hottest drinks trends for the year ahead I see the uptake of low-waste, or eco-friendly, bars continuing, and sincerely hope that people start to realise that efficiently using up the ingredients you buy is by no means a new thing (and frankly never should …
The arrival of GDPR: keep calm and get compliant
Bars need to start preparing for the arrival of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May, writes Paula Tighe, information governance director at leading law firm Wright Hassall Businesses must get ready for the arrival of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and allow themselves enough time to fully understand the changes. Key decision …
Organic wines set to be in the spotlight in 2018
Cendrine Vimont from Sudvinbio, organisers of organic wine trade fair Millésime Bio, looks ahead to more attention on organic wines in the on-trade in 2018 As we approach the turn of the year, all eyes are on the food and drink trends to watch for 2018. This year, it seems organic wines are set to …
How you can take control of your energy bills in your bar
Claire Maugham, director of policy and communications at Smart Energy GB, explains how you can take control of your energy bills by upgrading to a smart meter in your bar or pub Staying warm and cosy this winter is on everyone’s mind, especially those in the hospitality industry. Around this time of year, guests pile …
Top five tips to ensure bar staff have a happy Christmas
The Licensed Trade Charity, which provides a free support helpline for pub and bar staff, is offering tips for people managing teams in bars and pubs over Christmas With this time of year often stressful and busy, these tips will help ensure staff, as well as customers, can make the most of the festive period. …
A taste for the new: The Spirit Show returns
A preview of The Spirit Show which returns to London at the start of December, with a session for the trade The Spirit Show is back this December, offering all kinds of categories to explore from whisky, gin, vodka and rum through to the more unusual. Originally launched as an event for consumers, it features …
Less is more: Funkin’s first Innovation Lab
Funkin’s first Innovation Lab explored the nuances of low- and no-ABV cocktails The idea of having no alcohol in what should be an alcoholic drink – take alcohol-free beers for example – isn’t new. But in the cocktail world, this concept is beginning to take off and has become a “hot” topic in recent months. …
Registration is now open for trade show Pub18
Registration for the only dedicated trade show in the UK for the pub and bar industry, Pub18, officially opens today. To register to attend the show for free, visitors are invited to sign up at www.thepubshow.co.uk/register. On Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 February 2018, Pub18 at London’s Olympia will bring together over 200 exhibitors, a …
UK bars celebrate a cocktail classic with Old Fashioned Week
Bars around the UK are getting ready to join a global celebration of a classic cocktail with the return of Old Fashioned Week from November 2 to 11. After the success of its first year, it has recruited even more bars in the UK for 2017 as part of its ambition to have more than …
