Rigging the game

Less is often more when it comes to turning a profit says consultant Sean Finter, a master at optimising returns from on-trade businesses. Harpers tuned in to his message at Bar Convent in Berlin. 

Ditch vanilla approach to engage millennials

On-trade operators at Bar Convent were urged to ditch a “vanilla” approach in favour of taking a more political stance with the brands they pour and activities they run.

Sherry and tapas on the menu at Bar 44

Bar 44 Bristol

Looking ahead: Ryan 'Mr Lyan' Chetiyawardana, Dandelyan

As the first half of 2018 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities  

Sager + Wilde founder goes solo with Darling

Darling

Pop-up Chelsea cocktail bar looks to the Wild West

MOONSHINE SALOON

Grays & Feather becomes London’s first global sparkling wine bar

GRAYS & FEATHER

London's largest Aussie wine selection set to touch down in Soho

Scarlett Green

Borough Wines teams up with Burmese resturant Lahpet

Michael Sager to launch new restaurant and bar concept

A new restaurant and bar called Fare Bar + Canteen, is set to open in London’s Clerkenwell, offering a 250-strong wine list and 30+ wines, beers and cocktail on tap.

Bacardi goes Back to the Bar

Last month, 5,500 Bacardi employees left their desks and headed to their local haunt for the inaugural Back to the Bar initiative. Jo Gilbert finds out more

New openings boost Be At One performance

Cocktail bar Be At One has posted a 24% jump in turnover - up £7.1m, to £36.9m for the year ending 2 April, 2017.

BrewDog launches in Oxford

BrewDog is continuing its craft beer crusade with the launch of its latest bar in Oxford.

NWTC hits the road

The company behind the Botanist has adapted its offering to four wheels so that it can tour the country with its cocktails and craft beers.

Mr Lyan and Silo team up for new "drinks-led dining experience"

There will be no chance of food overshadowing the drinks list in Cub, a new venture between drinks maestro Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) and nose-to-tail Brighton restaurant Silo.

Urban Bar gives classic wine measurer ‘much needed’ redesign

Barware design company Urban Bar has given the classic wine measure a ‘much-needed’ makeover.

Be At One secures Bournemouth site

Cocktail bar group Be At One is set to open its second bar on the South Coast, in Bournemouth, as part of its national expansion strategy.

Decision not to unite Vinisund and Millesime Bio branded damaging

Ada Coleman paved the way for woman in the bartending industry, although many know little about her. According to a study titled, Joint Committee on the Employment of Barmaids, published in 1905, fewer than half the bartenders in London were women.

This is a longer headline for testing: A first look at President Trump

Ada Coleman paved the way for woman in the bartending industry, although many know little about her. According to a study titled, Joint Committee on the Employment of Barmaids, published in 1905, fewer than half the bartenders in London were women.

Brexit: UK wine producers to lobby UK governement over EU customs

Ada Coleman paved the way for woman in the bartending industry, although many know little about her. According to a study titled, Joint Committee on the Employment of Barmaids, published in 1905, fewer than half the bartenders in London were women.