After nine years helming the Lima-based bar he conceived and founded, Aaron Díaz has left Carnaval to lead the drinks programme at Super Group: Hospitality & Experiences. The move is set to shake up the Lima scene as he prepares to open two new establishments, with one dedicated to Peru’s signature cocktail, the pisco sour. …

Located within One Hundred Shoreditch, London, the new menu includes a reworked iteration of the C.R.E.A.M Margarita and five boozeless options, plus a selection of Lyan Classics.  Each drink begins with an ingredient that holds significance to the team, before being refined or reworked to move it beyond its expected expression. “Seed Library has a focus on stripping back great ingredients, and…

Here, the design of the venue and the drinks themselves draw inspiration from heroes, both real and of fantasy. “Hero has got a really cool vibe to it,” says Richie Barrow, the group food & beverage general manager for Tribe Hotels Group, which owns Nairobi’s Trademark Hotel, home to Hero Bar. “One of the reasons that it’s made some waves perhaps, is that it’s not…

Nairobi is a city on the move. The past decades have seen the Kenyan capital fast transform into a vibrant, modern metropolis. Vast high rises are replacing older, informal settlements as the city has become the centre of a rapidly developing tech industry referred to as the Silicon Savannah. And it’s growing at a staggering rate. Its population has doubled to six million inhabitants since…

With nearly 20 years of experience in the drinks and hospitality industry, Dzurus joins Advocatuur from Himkok Oslo, where he served as head bartender before becoming bar manager.  “I am very much looking forward to making the move to Amsterdam to lead the team at Advocatuur,” said Dzurus. “Over the past year, the team has cultivated a bespoke and inspiring…

This year’s edition, developed and produced in partnership between Giannotti and ItalSpirits by Giuseppe Gallo, will expand the format into a broader, city-connected platform. “Barcelona Cocktail Fest is about building what comes next, together. We’re keeping the craft and community spirit people love, and opening the experience to more voices from Barcelona and beyond, industry, locals, and families alike,” said Paradiso founder Giacomo…

Now in its third year, the festival has built a reputation for showcasing the best bartending talent from the Balkans and surrounding regions. “This year, we are taking things a step further,” said event co-founder and co-owner of Zagreb’s Peaches & Cream, Mišel Posavac. “The lineup will include six regional bars, six Croatian bars, six top European bars, and an additional six…