Mixologist
Coverage focused on cocktail creation, bar craft, and drinks-led innovation within the UK hospitality sector. This section explores skills development, menu engineering, ingredient trends, and the role of drinks professionals in shaping premium guest experiences. Built for bar operators, beverage leads, and F&B managers, it offers insight into elevating drinks programmes, attracting talent, and standing out in a competitive on-trade environment.
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May- 2023 -10 MayRestaurants
George Club reopens after year-long refurb
George, a heritage private members’ club, is reopening its doors in June 2023 after a year-long refurbishment. Located in Mayfair, the club is designed by Richard Caring and spearheaded by Patricia Caring. George features the “largest” covered and heated terrace, a wide collection of works by esteemed artist David Hockney…
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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchRestaurants
Mojo Cocktail Bar to open in Newcastle
Mojo Cocktail Bar has announced that it is set to open in Newcastle on 7 April 2023. Located at The Gate on Newgate Street, the new bar will deliver a combination of cocktails with home-made, classic American food. The cocktail bar will serve an “extensive” cocktail list of over 120…
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Nov- 2022 -25 NovemberPubs and Bars
New London bar Florattica set to open
A new rooftop bar in East London bar, Florattica, is set to open with views stretching across iconic London landmarks from St Pauls, to Canary Wharf and the Thames. The cocktail menu is designed and created by head mixologist, Serena Carrino, previously of Nightjar, and has been developed with premium…
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Jul- 2022 -5 JulyPubs and Bars
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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Jun- 2022 -20 JuneFeatures
Behind the doors of The Residency Notting Hill
What is your history in the business? I grew up with my family working in some of the best restaurants in London and Portugal. My father and uncles were chefs and managers, so I’ve been immersed in the industry for as long as I can remember; the passion runs in…
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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilNews
Wagtail to open its new dining experience in London
London is set to welcome new 360-degree rooftop bar and restaurant dining experience, Wagtail. It revealed the venue is a redevelopment of the former House of Fraser Monument and it will open its doors on Thursday 12 May on King William Street in Monument. Led by head chef, Philip Kearsey…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchPubs and Bars
Bar 190 appoints bar manager
Bar 190, located within the luxury boutique hotel, The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione in Kensington, has appointed Santo Borzi as bar manager. With more than 18 years’ experience in the restaurant and bar industry, Borzi will be responsible for all aspects of the bar’s management, as well as utilising…
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Jul- 2021 -21 JulyRestaurants
The Corn Stores reopens with new dining concept
Rarebreed Dining has announced the reopening of its Reading venue, The Corn Stores, with a brand-new fine dining concept. Located in the heart of Reading in a restored Grade II listed building, the new store includes a restaurant, cocktail bar and members’ lounge. Furthermore, the venue recently underwent a refresh,…
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14 JulyRestaurants
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 -4 MarchRestaurants
Crockers Henley to launch in Henley-on-Thames
Crockers Henley is set to launch in Henley-on-Thames on 20 April offering two 16-seat Chef’s Tables (The Thames Table and The Gardiner Table), the Bar & Grill and an “elegant” overnight accommodation. Crockers Henley will be the sister site of Crockers Tring, which launched in spring 2018 and is the…
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