Bar Magazine are proud to announce that January 2024 will see the launch of the industry’s newest event, the Bar Magazine Awards. The BMAs are unique, new celebration initiatives for our wonderful industry, combining networking and an awards programme that celebrates success and excellence within the on trade. Applicants will feature some of the industry’s brightest minds and the judging panel boasts a selection of the on trade’s most respected and popular innovators, including leading members from Diageo, UKHospitality and The Drinks Trust; the BMAs are shaping up to be the hospitality indust ..read more

 Specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, German manufacturer Liebherr, launches a new collection of professional wine fridges. Adding to its existing portfolio of wine fridges, Liebherr introduces its latest ranges; the Perfection series, specially optimised for professional use in hotels, restaurants and catering, and its next generation of GranduCru models.  Transcending the requirements of wine connoisseurs in terms of storing and tempering, Liebherr’s wine fridges offer optimal long-term protective storage conditions, preserving the essence of every bottle and allowing cu ..read more

With only 8 months until the BMAs, applications are now open to all hospitality venues and team members. With award categories covering everything from mixology and management success to marketing and dining concepts, don’t miss your chance to let the industry know how amazing your venue and team are. It’s important to make one thing very clear from the outset: the BMAs are open to anyone who works within hospitality. Don’t rule yourself out if you think your venue might be too small or isn’t in a high-footfall location. Don’t avoid the limelight because your venue might not have the biggest b ..read more

January 2024 sees the inaugural Bar Magazine Awards take place in London. With some of the industry’s biggest names already confirmed, the BMAs are the place to be to help lift your January gloom, and celebrate your achievements. For the last decade, the thousands of industry professionals who read Bar Magazine have been requesting that we run an on trade event, and here we finally are! Save the Date! Monday 22nd January 2024, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St. Pauls, London will see top names and talented individuals from the UK’s hospitality sector gather to showcase just how creative and wond ..read more

Applications for the 2024 Bar Magazine Awards are officially open. You can be one of the first to apply and demonstrate your success to some of the most well-respected professionals within our industry. Save the date! Only 8 months to go until hospitality’s newest, unique event; and more importantly, only 4 months left to get your applications in. The BMAs are here to reward the hard work, creativity and passion that make your venue thrive. Our judging panel consists of experts within the hospitality industry, who are bringing a wealth of knowledge to the BMAs and helping us choose who most de ..read more

With the concept of the BMAs being to recognise and celebrate success within hospitality, it’s vital for you to understand how winning an award can benefit your business. Branding The BMAs are presented in collaboration with Bar Magazine, the UK’s leading title for hospitality business advice, so applying for an award gives your venue a unique branding opportunity. You’ll be among, and competing with, the best of the best, and having your name involved with the BMAs provides you with an exclusive opportunity to grow your brand and improve your business. Team morale If you’re successful in ..read more

Hosting the Bar Magazine Awards in January 2024, this hotel sits in the bustling streets of St. Pauls, providing holistic experiences with a stunning panorama for every guest.  As well as amazing views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the city, the Leonardo Royal Hotel offers a five-star service from the very first moment a customer steps through the doors, ensuring their time at the hotel is a real treat.  Founded in 1998 by David Fattal, the Fattal Hotel Group boasts 250 hotels in 20 different countries, with a total of 117 destinations. The brand portfolio includes: Leonardo Hotels, Le ..read more

The fast-growing global spirits company, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed Gabor Nagy as the Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer since the beginning of March. He becomes part of the ABG Executive Board and will report to Jekaterina Stuge, ABG’s CEO. Gabor Nagy has several years’ experience in the HR field. Most recently, he worked in a similar role with VELUX. Previously he was with AGC Glass Europe where he was HR Director for Finance & Business Services and Bridgestone EMEA as the HR Business Partner, Manufacturing & Legal. He has also worked as a Production Manager and as ..read more

Manchester commercial law firm, Kuits, is delighted to confirm that it has obtained a premises licence for The Botanist within Brighton’s cumulative impact zone. The Botanist is the award-winning flagship brand of bar-and-restaurant operator New World Trading Company, known for its impressive botanical-inspired interiors, feel-good food offering and expertly crafted cocktail menu. The new venue in Brighton will occupy the previous Top Shop site at Churchill Square Shopping Centre and will operate as a bar-and-restaurant until 1am daily. The application was determined following a hearing last w ..read more

Tequila Don Julio is honouring the legacy of its late founder, Don Julio González, with a new global advertising campaign which brings to life the core belief he placed at the centre of the brand – “Por Amor” (For the Love). Everything Don Julio González did was ‘for the love’, and Don Julio Tequila is no different. And it’s this love for the land, the craft and the people helping the brand to pioneer the luxury tequila category that continues to drive Don Julio tequila to this day.  With 26% net sales growth already in FY23[1], this global marketing campaign, will be featured across soci ..read more