THE PINNACLE GUIDE : A brand new 1, 2 & 3 PIN recognition system for the world’s best bars
A brand new recognition system for the world’s best bars has been announced – set to become one of the bar industry’s most respected accolades of excellence. The Pinnacle Guide begins its road to launch with an innovative, industry-first, six month Consultancy Phase, with all members of the global drinks trade invited to shape the …
More than a quarter of hospitality workers want out
The workforce crisis in hospitality is threatening to drive existing workers away from the industry according to new research released by Deputy, the leading workforce management app. In total, 29% of UK hospitality workers want to leave their jobs, with 22% hoping to switch to a new industry and 7% looking to quit, with a view to …
Sustainable Bush Rum Co Introduces its New Bright and Tropical “Flava Series”
The Bush Rum Co has added two new vibrant spiced rums to its range – Bush Rum Passionfruit & Guava and Bush Rum Tropical Citrus – the first in the new Bush Rum Flava series. With sustainability at the heart of Bush Rum, this is the first and only rum to use a 100% recycled …
City of London Bar and London Bartenders Association Launch ‘Snapper Sundays’
City of London Bar, the new home of Whitley Neill Gin, has teamed up with the London Bartender’s Association to host a series of special trade events called ‘Snapper Sundays’. The series will be kicking off on 8th August, and running on the first Sunday of each month thereafter. Designed exclusively for bartenders across the …
70,000 Free Pistonhead Beers offered to Grassroots Venues to support reopening
It has been a devastating 18 months for the hospitality sector. Hundreds of venues have closed. Thousands of live events and festivals have been cancelled. Artists and creatives have had nowhere to perform. Because of this, leading craft beer specialists Pistonhead are throwing their considerable weight and support behind grassroots venues and the reopening on …
The £50,000 transformation winner is….
Back in 2020, Nordic Spirit launched a competition giving one venue the chance to win a £50,000 transformation, and we are delighted to announce the winning entry as… The Courtyard @ Piper! The team at The Piper in Hull flipped their business model from nightclub to summer-ready social hub, by converting their idle outdoor space …
Add some spice and creativity to your cocktail creation to win a case of Havana Club Cuban Spiced
As the sun starts to shine, Havana Club is calling on bartenders to show us their spiced vibes and tell us what we should be sipping on this summer. The Cuban rum brand is challenging mixologists to create a cocktail using the brand new Havana Club Cuban Spiced which showcases the versatility of the spirit …
Ask the Experts: Licensed Trade Charity
Reopening the doors to venues comes for most with a joyous sigh of relief. For some however, this joy is outweighed by a feeling of dread and anxiety about returning to work after such a long time. Here at Bar Magazine we are here to help you and provide you with some much-needed advice, with …
App Helps British Hospitality get #BackInService
It’s no secret Hospitality took a big hit during the pandemic, losing 355,000 employees between March 2020 and March 2021. This accounted for a whopping 43% of the national total. (Office of National Statistics). With restrictions now easing, many employers need to find staff but are having difficulty recruiting them, as many of them have …
Diageo’s World Class Competition Crowns Mark Mcclintock
This year’s GB final took place virtually with a live awards ceremony hosted via the World Class Facebook page. A recording of the competition will also be broadcast on Facebook on April 23rd 2021 showcasing highlights from the challenges and the extraordinary serves created by the talented top eight. Despite not having a bar to …
