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.

  • Apr- 2023 -
    28 April
    FeaturesFast, fresh talent: 7 tips for sourcing hospitality talent at the last minute

    Fast, fresh talent: 7 tips for sourcing hospitality talent at the last minute

    Businesses always aim to get their staffing right. But in catering and hospitality things can be very unpredictable: there are times when restaurants, pubs and bars need to pull in last minute staff. The upcoming Coronation of King Charles III – and the four-day bank holiday around it – will…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    21 October
    Pubs and BarsCocktail Club opens Canary Wharf site

    Cocktail Club opens Canary Wharf site

    The Cocktail Club, formerly known as London Cocktail Club, has officially launched its 17th site, with the opening of its new location in Canary Wharf.  Located at 9 Cabot Square, the bar’s concept was initially conceived by John James ‘JJ’ Goodman and James Hopkins. JJ was crowned the winner of…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    5 July
    Pubs and BarsBrewDog to open its largest bar in London this August

    BrewDog to open its largest bar in London this August

    BrewDog, an independent Scottish craft brewer, is opening its largest bar on 18 August in London Waterloo Station.  BrewDog Waterloo will be the biggest BrewDog location in the world at 27,000sq ft, with two floors of craft beer, spirits, food, and entertainment in the centre of the city. The bar…

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  • Mar- 2022 -
    15 March
    FeaturesThe Cocktail Club: a playground for adults

    The Cocktail Club: a playground for adults

    What is the history of the Cocktail Club? Wilkinson: The London Cocktail Club concept was initially conceived by John James ‘JJ’ Goodman and James Hopkins. JJ was the winner of the World’s Best Bartender award at the Cocktail World Cup in 2008 and, along with Hopkins, aimed to create a…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    14 July
    RestaurantsMJMK opens ‘Cuban inspired’ restaurant in London

    MJMK opens ‘Cuban inspired’ restaurant in London

    MJMK Hospitality has announced the opening of Bar La Rampa, a new restaurant and bar concept inspired by Cuba, which is set to open in London this summer.  Located on Market Place, two minutes from Oxford Circus, the venue will accommodate both indoor and outdoor dining, with a large al…

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  • Mar- 2020 -
    12 March
    RestaurantsGareth Bale to open mini-golf bar and restaurant in Cardiff

    Gareth Bale to open mini-golf bar and restaurant in Cardiff

    Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced he will open a new bar, restaurant and mini-golf venue in his home city of Cardiff. Par 59 will be based in the 18,000 sq ft basement of the Capitol Shopping Centre in the city centre. When complete, the venue will…

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  • 9 March
    AdviceHow to adjust your business to the new immigration policy

    How to adjust your business to the new immigration policy

    Last month the government announced a new immigration policy that provoked a big reaction from our industry. The impact of restricting so-called “lower-skilled” workers from the EU and elsewhere overseas means many businesses are warning of staff shortages. The government’s terminology is dangerous, not to mention patronising, for a large…

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  • Nov- 2019 -
    13 November
    RestaurantsLucky & Joy set to launch first permanent site

    Lucky & Joy set to launch first permanent site

    Lucky and Joy has announced the launch of its first permanent site, which is set to open in Clapton later this month. The team behind the Chinese-inspired concept announced that bookings are now being taken for their soft launch, before the new restaurant officially opens its doors on 29 November. …

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  • Jul- 2019 -
    4 July
    Pubs and BarsStarhotels Collezione appoints new bartenders to its Franklin Bar

    Starhotels Collezione appoints new bartenders to its Franklin Bar

    Hotel operator Starhotels Collezione has appointed two new bartenders to its Franklin Bar, Filippo Tacchi and Luca Milesi, both experienced mixologists specialise in creating classic cocktails with a “minimalist approach”. Before joining The Franklin Bar, both men have held several bartending positions at bars and hotels across Italy and London,…

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  • Jun- 2019 -
    21 June
    Awards & EventsCameron Attfield crowned Diageo Reserve World Class GB

    Cameron Attfield crowned Diageo Reserve World Class GB

    Cameron Attfield of Disrepute, London was crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2019 at this year’s GB finale which took place at Taste of London on Thursday 20 June. The final kicked off on Tuesday with ice breakers and informal challenges amongst the competitors to build this…

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