Distilled Beverage

Boom Burger diversifies with new Boom Shack concept in Brixton

25-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Boom Burger, the Jamaican-style burger group, is diversifying its offer and seeking to expand, as it opens its long-awaited second site and cocktail concept Boom Shack, in London’s Brixton this weekend.

Bompas & Parr to launch breathable cocktail cloud at Borough Market

14-Jul-2015 By Sophie Witts

Culinary design studio Bompas & Parr are popping-up at Borough Market this month with their latest creation - a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail.

Hospitality Openings: June 2015

01-Jul-2015 By Liam Garrahan

A round-up of June's hospitality openings that include Smith & Wollensky, Vincent Café and Cocktail Bar, and Inn on the Square.

Top cocktail trends for 2015

05-Jan-2015 By Carina Perkins

The UK has seen an unprecedented cocktail boom over recent years, and the category is set to outpace the drinks market in 2015. With this in mind, BigHospitality has compiled a list of the hottest cocktail trends for the year ahead.

Marylebone Leisure Group to launch Barsmith

22-Aug-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Marylebone Leisure Group is to open Barsmith this September, a new cocktail bar concept in London’s Farringdon.

Spirits production returns to East End

14-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

A new craft spirits company is set to bring spirits production back to London’s East End next month with the launch of a gin, whisky and vodka distillery and adjacent cocktail bar.

5cc opens cocktail and whiskey bar in City of London

14-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Intimate cocktail bar concept 5cc has opened its third site in London’s Square Mile.

Mahiki & Whisky Mist duo to open Tonteria Mexican cocktail bar in Chelsea

09-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Tonteria, a new Mexican-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant, is set to launch in Sloane Square this autumn from the team behind London nightclubs Mahiki and Whisky Mist.

Fluid Movement to open speakeasy style bar and restaurant Dach & Sons in Hampstead

04-Jul-2012 By Emma Eversham

Fluid Movement, the team behind London bars Purl and Worship Street Whistling Shop, will open their third venue - Dach & Sons, a 70-cover speakeasy bar and restaurant - in Hampstead next week. 

Premium brands driving on-trade spirits growth

26-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

A growth in cocktails, premium drinking venues and the rise of the Weekend Millionaire has fuelled growth of the spirits market, which is largely driven by premium brands.

Summer drinks trends: Spirits

17-May-2011 By Lorraine Heller

In the second part of our feature on summer drinks trends, BigHospitality takes a look at which spirits will be in the spotlight this summer season, and why.