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

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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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Bartenders revealed for GB final of World Class competition

March 12, 2021 markludmon 0

Bartenders from Edinburgh, Birmingham and London have been selected for the GB final of renowned global bartending competition, World Class. […]

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Rooftop bar to open as part of new plant-based restaurant in Leeds

March 8, 2021 markludmon 0

A rooftop bar specialising in cocktails is set to open in Leeds this summer as part of a new plant-based […]

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Three UK bars among winners in international Spirited Awards

September 21, 2020 markludmon 0

Three London bars were today named among the best in the world in the annual Spirited Awards from the organisers […]

Ain't Easy Being Cheesy at Coupette

New gang at Coupette unveil innovative cocktail menu

September 18, 2020 markludmon 0

A playful new menu at leading bar Coupette in east London delivers delicious new cocktails with savoury flavours, homemade cordials […]

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UK bars among best in the world in top four Spirited Awards finalists

August 25, 2020 markludmon 0

Bars in Edinburgh and London have been listed among the best in the world in the line-up of “Top 4” […]

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BrewLDN plans 50 breweries for socially distant London beer festival

August 14, 2020 markludmon 0

BrewLDN is going ahead with its annual beer festival this August, featuring over 50 breweries and 150 beers – all […]

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London Cocktail Week to return in October to support bars

July 23, 2020 markludmon 0

The annual London Cocktail Week festival is due to go ahead this year despite the global pandemic, helping to bring […]

Dan Dove

New talent agency pools bartending talent from around the world

July 13, 2020 markludmon 0

Some of the world’s leading bartenders are now available to be booked for events, consultancy or mixing drinks in your […]

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Drinks specialists launch kits for making cocktails at home

May 19, 2020 markludmon 0

Global drinks agency Sweet&Chilli – known for events around the world as well as its London bar Nine Lives – […]

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