Franklin & Sons announce headline sponsorship of Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards 2023
The awards, which are set to take place at London music venue OMEARA in February, celebrate remarkable pioneers in the industry, from well-established names to exciting newcomers, through both the Top 50 list and specialist awards such as Newcomer of the Year, Bar Team of the Year, One to Watch, and Sustainable Bar of the Year.
“Franklin & Sons proudly support the UK’s exciting bar scene and every bartender that creates these exceptional experiences, celebrating the vision, talent, and craftsmanship that it takes to become one of the leading top 50 cocktail bars,” says Tom Singleton, business director at Franklin & Sons.
“We’re thrilled to be the headline partner for the Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2023. These awards are an exciting celebration of truly remarkable pioneers in the industry.
“The affiliation with the Top 50 Cocktail Bar Awards links closely to our values at Franklin & Sons, we champion ingredients and flavours that produce inspired serves and elevated cocktails.
“As an independent brand, we are dedicated to supporting and celebrating remarkable craftmanship and pioneers of the industry, and look forward to supporting fantastic innovation next year.”
Franklin & Sons has worked closely with Cardiff's Lab 22, winner of the 2022 Top 50 Cocktail Bar Award, recently collaborating with them at leading trade show Bar Convent Berlin in October.
Throughout 2022, Franklin & Sons has also continued to set benchmarks for success by winning a variety of awards in categories including Great Taste Awards, The Spirit Business Tonic & Mixer Masters, and The Bartenders Brand Awards.
“The support from our new headline sponsor Franklin & Sons is fundamental in allowing us to produce Top 50 Cocktail Bars and shine a spotlight on this fantastic and creative sector,” says Chris Lowe, group director at William Reed, founder of Top 50 Cocktail Bars.
“We are delighted to welcome Franklin & Sons, a brand that understands the quality of the ingredients is so important to producing cocktails which live up to the high standard of the bars within the Top 50 list.”
The Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards 2023 will take place at OMEARA, London Bridge, on Tuesday 7 February. For more information, click here.
