Batched cocktails are here to stay, but what’s good for the bar is not necessarily good for the guest, writes Satan’s Whiskers’ Kevin Armstrong.

Andy Loudon has become director of bars at Rosewood London, whose flagship venue Scarfes Bar is among The World’s 50 Best Bars.

Swift Borough has launched its first new menu since opening in 2022, ‘South of The River’, which is available in its basement bar The Back Pocket.

In its 15th year, London Cocktail Week has become a not-for-profit business following a successful soft launch of the initiative in 2023.

Imbibe Live takes place for the last time this week, with organiser RX announcing plans to relaunch the on-trade show under the banner of BCB.

Nico de Soto’s Wacky Wombat in Soho has been forced to close after its team resigned, CLASS understands.

Edinburgh bar Hoot the Redeemer will close its doors for the final time on September 1st this year.

Spirits volumes declined by 5% in the UK last year amid excise duty changes, the cost-of-living crisis, and a trend towards moderation according to a new report from IWSR.

UKHospitality has backed Labour's plans to replace the business rates system and cut energy bills should the party be elected into government in July.

Sexy Fish’s Cressida Lawlor has collaborated with Monkey Shoulder to produce a documentary that explores the experiences of LGBTQIA+ bartenders in the UK cocktail bar industry.

PJ Jaurre has joined the DrinksOne team as the head of Luxury Brands working on Porte Noire Brands, the soon to be launched Papa Salt Gin and Onikishi Japanese Whisky. https://t.co/Ok1M4NzQFa

Thank you @tales_of_the_cocktail for this. Since we relaunched CLASS in 2016 we’ve made a few of the Spirited Awards’ Top Four lists. Fourth time lucky?🤞

Mr Black Coffee Liqueur has appointed Chockie Tom its new UK brand ambassador.

How to make Vesper Bar's Morning Sunshine.

Manchester Rum Festival takes place next month - the event's organiser Dave Marsland fills us in on what he has planned.

Imbibe Live, the UK's premier event for the drinks industry, promises to captivate and educate attendees with an array of newly curated content.

Tropical bar Kiki Lounge on the Isle of Man has unveiled its latest cocktail list, Menu Zine Issue 3. https://t.co/blMUlGo4we

Thanks very much to @totc 🫶

The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair has unveiled a new menu inspired by traditional fairy tales and stories, CLASS can reveal. https://t.co/8v8zLuDkJ6

Bar consultant Jack Sotti is to launch hidden bar Archive & Myth beneath the Hippodrome Casino in June.