The Bar Hopper

The Bar Hopper

Mark Ludmon: freelance journalist writing about bars and drinks

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London bars named best in the world in 2022 Spirited Awards

July 29, 2022 markludmon 0

Bars in London have been named among the best in the world in the 2022 Spirited Awards

Adriatico amaretto

UK roll-out for premium Adriatico amarettos made from Italian almonds

April 29, 2022 markludmon 0

A premium amaretto, Adriatico, made from Italian almonds, is set to be introduced to bars and restaurants around the UK […]

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Mijenta Tequila steps up growth in UK with new brand ambassador

April 29, 2022 markludmon 0

Mijenta Tequila is stepping up growth in UK bars and restaurants with the appointment of experienced brand ambassador Tasha Iny […]

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Imbibe Live to return with tastings, new products and masterclasses

April 28, 2022 markludmon 0

Leading experts in the world of drinks will come together for the UK’s biggest drinks trade show, Imbibe Live, when […]

Herringbone bar

Herringbone bars become part of Scottish group Buzzworks Holdings

April 26, 2022 markludmon 0

Two bars in Edinburgh and another in North Berwick have come under new ownership as part of expansion by operator […]

Rooster Rojo pineapple tequila

Rooster Rojo adds a smoked pineapple aged tequila

August 23, 2021 markludmon 0

Amber Beverages is launching an aged small-batch tequila infused with smoked pineapple as part of the Rooster Rojo range. Produced […]

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Book review: An Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails by Jake Burger

July 26, 2021 markludmon 0

Whole books have been written about individual cocktails. Gaz Regan and David T Smith are among over a dozen writers […]

American Bar head bartender

The Savoy appoints new head bartender for the American Bar

July 22, 2021 markludmon 0

The Savoy in London has appointed Shannon Tebay as head bartender at its world-leading American Bar – its first female […]

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Cocktails in the City to return for summer parties celebrating bars in London

May 3, 2021 markludmon 0

Cocktails in the City, celebrating drinks and bars, is coming back this summer with a series of weekend outdoor events […]

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Winning bartender announced for 2021 Diageo World Class GB competition

April 22, 2021 markludmon 0

London-based Mark Mc Clintock has been announced as the GB winner of Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year. Mark, […]

Hygge bar Fruit Market Hull

Danish ‘hygge’ inspires new cocktail bar in Hull’s Fruit Market

April 16, 2021 markludmon 0

A new bar inspired by the Danish concept of “hygge” has opened in Hull’s Fruit Market, serving up cocktails and […]

Luxardo Amaretto new bottle 2021

Luxardo unveils new ‘retro modernist’ bottle for its amaretto in the UK

April 9, 2021 markludmon 0

Leading Italian liqueur producer Luxardo has unveiled a striking new “retro modernist” look for its amaretto alongside a tweak in […]

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David Beckham’s Haig Club whisky brand extends with orange infusion

March 25, 2021 markludmon 0

Haig Club, the whisky brand launched by Diageo with footballer David Beckham, has extended its range with a new spirit […]

Daddy Rack Tennessee whiskey

New small-batch Tennessee whiskey Daddy Rack launched in UK

March 24, 2021 markludmon 0

Daddy Rack – the new Tennessee craft whiskey created by leading spirits specialist James Rackham – has been brought to […]

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London Cocktail Week to return for 2021 as a month-long celebration

March 17, 2021 markludmon 0

London Cocktail Week is returning for 2021 – and, for a second year, it is being extended across the whole […]

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  • London bars named best in the world in 2022 Spirited Awards
  • UK roll-out for premium Adriatico amarettos made from Italian almonds
  • Mijenta Tequila steps up growth in UK with new brand ambassador
  • Imbibe Live to return with tastings, new products and masterclasses
  • Herringbone bars become part of Scottish group Buzzworks Holdings

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