Bartender
Coverage focused on drinks service, bar operations, and talent development across the UK hospitality sector. This section explores cocktail trends, training and upskilling, recruitment challenges, and the evolving role of drinks professionals in shaping F&B success. Built for venue managers, bar leads, and hospitality operators, it offers insight into delivering exceptional guest experiences through skilled, knowledgeable, and brand-aligned front-of-house teams.
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberRestaurants
Turkish restaurant Leydi opens in Farringdon
Turkish restaurant Leydi has opened a new site in the historic Spiers and Pond building in Farringdon. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, banquettes, warm lighting and references to Instabul’s architecture and interiors. The new restaurant offers breakfast options that are…
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6 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24
The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs. Elior has…
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6 SeptemberNews
The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni
The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner…
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyPubs and Bars
Be At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment
Cocktail bar Be At One is set to open its second Liverpool location, situated on North John Street on 2 August. Renowned for its ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics, Be At One has invested £800,000 into its second Liverpool location. The new site will accommodate up to 300 guests…
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10 JulyRestaurants
Turkish restaurant Leydi to open in Farringdon
Leydi, a new eatery inspired by Istanbul’s eating culture, is set to open in the historic Spiers and Pond building, Farringdon in September 2024. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with renowned chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, “plush” banquettes, warm lighting, and references to Istanbul’s architecture and…
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneNews
One Hundred Shoreditch to open Kaso in July
East London hotel and social hub One Hundred Shoreditch has announced the launch of Kaso, a new rooftop bar and kitchen set to open on 5 July. The new concept will serve small plates, cocktails and DJs throughout the week, set against the city skyline. Kaso’s menu was created by…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberNews
Octagon Bar opens at Sopwell House in St Albans
Octagon Bar at Sopwell House has officially opened its doors in St Albans to customers in Hertfordshire. Set in the heart of the Georgian manor house, Octagon Bar is inspired by the drinking dens of London and serves an inventive menu of blended cocktails. Featuring an ornate marble topped bar…
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Jul- 2023 -12 JulyComment
RTDs in the on-trade: what’s behind the rise in demand?
In recent years, the ready-to-drink (RTD) category has seen monumental growth. In fact, RTD volumes have been increasing faster than any other major drinks category since 2018, and are expected to ‘significantly’ surpass the total alcohol market by 2025. Within this, it’s RTD cocktails which are driving the most growth…
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneRestaurants
Roberto Costa to open Fish Game in Canary Wharf
Restaurateur Roberto Costa, founder of restaurant group Macellaio RC, will be opening Fish Game in Canary Wharf, London, on 10 July. The restaurant will put ultra-seasonal, sustainable British ingredients “centre stage” with a pared-back seasonal changing menu of the UK’s best game and fish. Executive head chef, Matthew Colk, who was previously…
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6 JuneBeverages
Camm and Hooper partners with cocktail innovator
London-based events company, Camm and Hooper, has entered into an exclusive new partnership with renowned cocktail innovator Rich Woods, who is also known as ‘The Cocktail Guy’. In this partnership, Woods will work closely with local and sustainable producers and foragers to source the highest quality seasonal ingredients to ensure…
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