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The Soho Spirits Festival 2025 is set to debut in London’s West End from September 4–6, transforming the iconic district into a three-day celebration of spirits, culture, and Soho’s legendary nightlife. Presented by Global Spirits Specialist Tony McGeever and creative collective IFNOTNOWWHEN, with headline sponsorship from DRAM5 and NXUS Drinks, the festival aims to shake […] More

Lady Bee in Lima has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2025, part of The World’s 50 Best Bars Awards sponsored by Perrier. This marks the first time a Peruvian bar has received the accolade, cementing Peru’s place as a rising leader in global hospitality. One of the industry’s most […] More

Woodford Reserve, the world’s best-selling super-premium+ American whiskey, has announced the return of its Global Bar Exchange—an international advocacy program that brings together emerging bar talent from around the world. Running from September 2025 through April 2026, the initiative will connect some of the world’s most respected and breakthrough bars in a global series of […] More

BCB Berlin 2025 takes place from October 6–8, 2025, when the international bar world will gather at Messe Berlin for one of the leading global trade fairs for bar and beverage professionals. This year promises a refreshed mix of education, networking, and guest experiences designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry. New Formats […] More

Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa has unveiled Horatio, its first full-fledged bar—a whimsical realm where rare spirits, captivating cocktails, and immersive storytelling come together. Located in Crockford’s Tower, Horatio transports guests into the fictional world of bon vivant explorer Horatio Fairchild, a globetrotting character who has ventured through the world’s most celebrated distilling regions. His adventures […] More

ZLB23, the 1920s Kyoto-inspired speakeasy at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, has climbed to No. 31 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, a leap that confirms its growing influence in the global bar scene. Known for its sophisticated storytelling, eclectic cocktail menus, and vintage design rooted in Prohibition-era glamour, ZLB23 continues to lead India’s bar culture […] More

NZ Bar Con, New Zealand’s first and only dedicated bar week, returns from 3rd to 5th August 2025 with a bold and expanded program of international bar takeovers, hands-on masterclasses, and high-energy brand parties. The three-day event will once again take over Auckland, aiming to educate, inspire, and connect the country’s fast-rising bar and hospitality […] More

On July 15, the 10th edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars took place in Macau—and once again, Hong Kong’s Bar Leone claimed the top spot. Dedicated to Italian bar culture, Bar Leone secured its No. 1 position for the second year in a row, a remarkable achievement for a bar that debuted at the top […] More