Returning for its second edition, The Gulf Bar Show will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre for two days of talks, tastings, and international takeovers. The date change is to “ensure the event delivers the experience and industry impact it is designed for. We look forward to welcoming partners, the bartending community, and cocktail enthusiasts in Dubai this…

Founder Ryan Chetiyawardana explains: “There were certain things that we knew we wanted to transport from London, but a lot of it has been about embracing where we are. We haven’t necessarily changed the profile of the drinks – what we try to do is have clarity of flavour and clarity about where something hits emotionally, and that’s a human thing that doesn’t change with…

Last November, Mr Lyan group opened Seed Library in New York’s Nomad neighbourhood, a sibling to the Shoreditch, London, bar that shares the same name. Despite ostensibly being a sequel venue, its launch marks a couple of momentous firsts for its troupe of serial bar operators. First, it’s the only Lyan bar concept to coexist in multiple locations, but more significantly, it’s the group’s first…

Led by director of education Elliot Ball, the programme will be supported by a show bartending area, low and no sessions, and the return of a live competition.  BCB London’s education programme for 2026 will be guided by an industry-led board, bringing together experience across bartending, training, operations and consultancy, including bar consultant Jack Sotti, former trainer for the Diageo Bar Academy La’Mel Clarke…

For the first time, the initiative will be delivered in partnership with Fox in the Well, a commercial consultancy for drinks brands, expanding the programme’s offer with both creative and commercial mentoring expertise. Launched by Wonderworks to help address the lack of accessible mentoring for women in drinks, the programme supports women working in, or aspiring to work in the drinks industry by…

Collaborating with bartending teams, including notable and emerging female bartenders, the new national day will see Hanky Panky serves showcased at some of the UK’s most respected bars, including The Savoy’s American Bar and Raffles Spy Bar. Anna Sebastian, founder of Celebrate Her, said: “It is such a full circle moment to be able to be part of World Hanky Panky Day. Having started…

This year, LCW will see events throughout the week, including masterclasses, bar takeovers, parties, DJ sets, and more, as bars in Lecce present exclusive menus created for the event. Founder Francesca Cullen said: “I’m incredibly excited to reveal what we have planned for this year and to showcase the amazing talent, not only from Lecce’s bartenders, but also from our international guest bartenders…