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AHEAD OF THE BAR: BEVERAGE TRENDS FOR 2022

AHEAD OF THE BAR: BEVERAGE TRENDS FOR 2022

Discover top drinks trends for 2022 and how to incorporate them in your bar with predications from World Class winner James Grant and Lauren Mote, Diageo Reserve's Global Cocktailian

FIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR OUTDOOR BAR AREA ALL YEAR LONG

FIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR OUTDOOR BAR AREA ALL YEAR LONG

Your outdoor bar area is more precious than ever. UK native, Josh Reynolds, Bar Manager at The Dolphin Hotel, Sydney shares some tools and tactics to effectively use your outdoor bar area, whatever the weather.

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Staying active and positive has never been more important for this industry. Experienced bar professionals Camille Vidal, Jamie Jones and Alex Kratena share their tools for achieving balance in everyday life. 

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Staying active and positive has never been more important for this industry. Experienced bar professionals Camille Vidal, Jamie Jones and Alex Kratena share their tools for achieving balance in everyday life. 

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER IF...

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER IF...

Long nights, tired legs and aching muscles from pouring, shaking and stirring are some of the tell-tale signs of being a bartender. Then there are some less obvious ones that you will be all too familiar with. 

The World’s Best Bartenders Favorite Cocktails

The World’s Best Bartenders Favorite Cocktails

Everyone has a favorite cocktail, their go-to drink they love to make for others. So, we asked three World Class bartenders what their favorite cocktail was and why!

BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM

BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM

The bartending journey has been a long one, filled with many ups and downs. Senior bartender Simon Aukett delves into the past, present and future of bartending.

Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions

Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions

In an industry that is continuously evolving, it is important to break boundaries and stay ahead of the curve. From plant-based cocktails to a simplified back bar, leading bartender Thomas Aske lets us in on some of the exciting bar trends he is forecasting for 2020.

FOOD AND SPIRITS: ADVICE FROM A FLAVOR PRO

FOOD AND SPIRITS: ADVICE FROM A FLAVOR PRO

Maximizing the impact of a well-crafted meal with a corresponding drink, or vice versa, is a great way of elevating a guests’ experience

BIG SHAKES AND HOT TAKES: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

BIG SHAKES AND HOT TAKES: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

Out with the old, in with the new; with another year behind us, we asked 3 leading trade figures what big topics they expect to be dominating the industry in 2019.

The Magic of Bar Cart Cocktails

The Magic of Bar Cart Cocktails

Take tableside service to a new level with bar cart, the trend that’s rolling into top bars around the world. We catch up with award-winning mixologist and Martini magician, Agostino Perrone, who talks us through the inspiration behind his famous trolley at the Connaught Bar, London, and shares his top tips to set up your own. 

Celebrate the Summer with Beer Cocktails

Celebrate the Summer with Beer Cocktails

With the recent boom in craft beer, there’s never been a better time to get creative and add a little fizz to your cocktails. In honor of International Beer Day, we talk to Padraig Fox, General Manager at the innovative Open Gate Brewery in Dublin. We’ll show you why beer cocktails are a “must-have” addition to your summer menu, and offer a little “drinkspiration” to get you started.