Global Alcohol Volumes Dip 1% in 2024 — What It Means for Nightlife and Hospitality
Worldwide consumption of beverage alcohol slipped by 1% in 2024, marking a sobering moment for brands that had hoped post‑pandemic...
Scotch Distillers Sound the Alarm: Tax Squeeze Stunting Investment and Jobs
In recent surveys and industry statements, Scotch whisky producers have issued a stark warning: the UK’s steep alcohol duty is...
Last Call at 30,000 ft: Virgin Atlantic Pulls the Plug on In‑Flight Bars
Last Call at 30,000 ft: Virgin Atlantic Ditches Onboard Bars in Favour of Retreat Suites Virgin Atlantic is bidding farewell to...
Nine Achieve Elite Status: New Master Sommeliers Crowned in Vienna
In a dazzling display of dedication and expertise, nine individuals from around the globe recently earned the prestigious Master Sommelier...
Whisky Reimagined: The Rise of Ultra-Personal Spirits Ownership
Luxury is evolving—and so is the way we consume it. Gone are the days when owning a rare bottle of...
London’s Cocktail Maestro: Reigning Supreme at World Class GB Finals
The Connaught Bar’s own Emanuele Mensah ascended to the pinnacle of British bartending, cementing London’s status as a global cocktail...
Hospitality Rides 2025 Raises Over £400,000 for Sector Charities
Last week Bar and Club magazine supported a group of leading figures from the hospitality industry who completed the inaugural...
Mayor Unveils New Alfresco Dining Hotspots for London
As the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today announced the initial beneficiaries of his new Summer Streets Fund. This initiative...
Could This Be the World’s First 100-Year-Old Grain Whisky?
William Grant & Sons' luxury whisky arm, House of Hazelwood, plans to unveil what they hope will be the world’s...
Club Soda: Moderation Goes Mainstream
The landscape of socialising is undeniably shifting, and a groundbreaking report from Club Soda is here to confirm it: moderation...
