Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2027
Winners Announced
22 April 2027
Blog Archives
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Interviews
The Cocktail Has to Earn Its Place: Marcello Cauda on Creativity and Service
The Berkeley’s Head of Bars on cocktail creativity, guest expectations, commercial reality and consistency
Interviews
The Luxury of Making It Feel Effortless
Salvatore Megna on exceptional hospitality, commercially sound cocktail menus, team awareness, and the changing meaning of luxury
Interviews
The Guest Comes First: Anna Gaglione on Reading the Room, Running a Bar and Modern Hospitality
Anna Gaglione on guest experience, drinks that work in service, team culture, and the details behind great hospitality
Interviews
Building a Bar That Works Beyond the Concept
Davide Sinibaldi on pre-opening pressure, cocktail menus, luxury hospitality and guest experience
Interviews
Bring the Fun Back: Emilia Wrelton on Hospitality, Learning and What Guests Actually Want
Emilia Wrelton on drinks education, hospitality culture and the importance of personality behind the bar
Interviews
Why Great Bars Need Systems Before They Need More Creativity
Andrew Loudon on training, systems, innovation, and operational excellence
Insights
The Cocktails Dominating London Bars This Summer
By London's Leading Mixologist, Harp Mann
Insights
How London Spirits Competition Judging Really Happens: Quality, Value and Packaging Explained
An inside look at the complete judging process—from the blind Quality tasting and Value assessment to the hands-on Packaging review, score calculation, and feedback provided to entrants.
Interviews
How to Get Your Spirits Listed by a Major Online Retailer
Ocado Spirits Buying Manager Francesca Parker-Partridge on pitching, digital discoverability, innovation and commercial readiness.