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Ollie Margan wins Havana Club’s Bar Entrepreneur Award
Adelaide bar owner Ollie Margan has taken the top prize in the global competition seeking out dedicated bar entrepreneurs.

Diageo World Class 2021 - Australia
Diageo's World Class Bartender of the Year competition has announced it's resuming for 2021 in the host city of Madrid. The intended 2020 host, Sydney,

Why We're All Still Here
A reflection on the worst bits about hospitality, and, ultimately, why we're all still in it.

The World's 50 Best Bars
⇩ = fallen since 2019 ⇧ = risen since 2019 ⇳ = same position as 2019 ₦ = new entry to top 50 2020

Purveyor of Better Program
Forget coming up with a ‘modern classic’ for a cash prize – there’s a new breed of competition from Adelaide Hills Distillery which puts charity

Call for Cocktails: The Glenlivet drinks
We're on the hunt for new cocktail recipes using The Glenlivet. Do you have a great Speyside whisky drink to share?

Can we talk about bar awards?
Jane Ryan takes a look at the global bar awards and how they fit into the future of the drinks industry.

The Lockdown Lowdown
Explore these informative and inspiring virtual workshops, now available on-demand, designed to help support bartenders around the world who are currently

World Class Community Week
Diageo Reserve is launching a series of seminars designed to both inspire and engage with the trade community in Australia.

Bartenders at Home
...made the most of the enforced time at home. As lockdown starts to ease in the UK, we've now brought this initiative to a close. Why not explore the

Keeping spirits up
It's a very challenging time for all operators struggling to keep their established businesses afloat, but while government support may be limited there's

Melbourne Cocktail Festival Year One
As the dust settles on Melbourne Cocktail Festival’s first year, we caught up with organiser Orlando Marzo to discuss the highlights and learnings as

Jameson set to kick off Australia’s Biggest Round
This one’s on Jameson: After a huge 2019 debut, Jameson is kicking off the second instalment of Australia’s Biggest Round. But this isn’t your typical

Bar Bushfire Shake-Up
The Made in the Shade Group has gathered Melbourne’s leading bars for a night of cocktails, pizza and an auction to support the current bushfire crisis.

Melbourne Cocktail Festival
Melbourne is to host its first ever cocktail festival this February 26 – March 1, putting the spotlight on its renowned bars and hospitality community.

Patrón Perfectionist
One of the leading international cocktail competitions, Patrón Perfectionists 2019 (with its final in January 2020) encompassed bartenders from 30 countries

Bartenders' Choice Awards
I must begin by saying a huge thank you to the 380 Nordic hospitality industry professionals who voted us Best Publication once again. THANK YOU! And my

Martini Racing Ciclismo
45 bartenders cycled from Florence to arrive three days later, in time for lunchtime aperitivos, at the Roma Bar Show.

Nordic Spirits Awards
The Nordic Spirits Awards return and invite craft spirits producers to enter their international tasting competition.

Glassology by Libbey Design Contest
In its third edition, Glassology by Libbey will challenge bartenders around the world to design the next iconic glass.