122 Drink Recipes in the New " Bar Mixbooklet " 2027
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New Senior Commercial Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Diageo
Two family-owned businesses are merging
Basel Cider Festival 2026
Tanqueray Aperitivo
SWISS BAR AWARDS
Most prestigious award
Since 2003, the trade magazine BAR NEWS has been presenting the most important awards of the Swiss bar scene: the SWISS BAR AWARDS. Talented Barkeeper and trendy bars are awarded in seven categories.
Further information: swissbarawards.ch
Swiss Bar Awards 2026: The finalists have been announced!
Following an intensive selection process involving a panel of experts, which began in May with the call for entries, the shortlist for the 2026 Swiss Bar Awards has now been finalized. Three bartenders each,…
SWISS BAR AWARDS 2026: The Longlist Has Been Announced
The ten Barkeeper in the "Barkeeper of the year" category and the five young talents in the "Best Barkeeper Talent" category will be demonstrating their knowledge and skills over the next few weeks.
Product News
Tanqueray Aperitivo
Coppa Cocktails
G’Nuine Zero Pink Grapefruit
Opius
Beaver’s Dram Beaveroni
Rimuss Prestige Millésimé Blanc de Blancs
Möhl Apricot
Säntis Malt Single Cask Exploration Sherry Oloroso
BAR NEWS Magazine
BAR NEWS 4 | 2026
"Green Drinks"
Herbal Liqueurs—All Made with Herbs
Wild Fruits
Specialties Made from Wild Ingredients
Swiss Bar Awards
: Qualification & Shortlist
Knowledge
Those who understand their purchases run their businesses more successfully
This is because their purchasing data is spread across various suppliers: national wholesalers, specialty beverage retailers, wine suppliers, and regional vendors. A complete overview is usually lacking. This is exactly where the Grossopanel comes in. For over 30 years…
122 Drink Recipes in the New " Bar Mixbooklet " 2027
The new edition of the handy Bar Mixbooklet provides a lot of basic knowledge on how to mix drinks with and without alcohol, for example, and what to look out for in order to prepare good cocktails....
The "Bar Beverage Menu" brochure for 2026/2027 is now available
Barkeeper, restaurant owners, and beverage retailers can quickly and easily find products, brands, and their manufacturers or general importers in the Bar Beverage Catalog 2026/2027—all without the need for electronic tools. The Bar Beverage Catalog is updated annually…
The beer that wanted to be wine
Anyone who thinks beer is always light and thirst-quenching has probably never tasted barley wine. This strong brew is not an after-work beer—it's a statement in a glass....
Kweichow Moutai: China's liquid gold
Moutai is a unique symbol of Baijiu in China. It has witnessed the passage of time and lived through historical turning points. To this day, drinking moutai together - whether...
People
The Big Interview with Elmir Medunjanin, Director of Bars & Lounge at Appenzeller Huus
"A unique opportunity," says the bar expert, who drew up the plans for the "Botanicum" himself. The interior and technical features of the venue—built according to Feng Shui principles—are spectacular. The eye-catcher is…
10 Questions for Julia Lampe
After working seasonal positions at the Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz and the Morosani Schweizerhof in Davos, I held various roles in fine dining. I then took up my position as demi-chef…
10 Questions for Lukas Lindt
After my time as assistant bar manager at the Alchemist, I had the opportunity to help build the Basso and shape it as its head bartender. A blend of restaurant, bar, and club that combines creativity and…
10 questions for Paulina Tkaczyk
Since then, I have trained, worked in bars all over Poland, and became a bar manager at the age of 24. After seven years behind the bar, a lucky turn of events led me to...
10 questions for Sara Lema Crespo
I quickly became fascinated by life in the mountains and fell in love with this extraordinary environment. I have always been very eager to learn and discover new things, which made me...
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Events
Basel Cider Festival 2026
The background? Running concurrently with Öpfeltag, the Cider Festival Basel is taking place for the second time under the historic dome of the Markthalle. The idea is simple: it’s all about the variety of flavors…
BCB 2026: Bar Convent Berlin Kicks Off Its 20th Edition
Since its debut in 2007, the BCB has become one of the world’s leading industry gatherings. With new formats, fresh perspectives, and a fundamentally revamped education concept, the BCB aims to…
Cider is positioning itself for the future
The industry gathering focused on fostering dialogue among producers and various specialized organizations, as well as highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the cider category in Switzerland. Through joint efforts…
Bars and pubs
Villa Florhof Bar & Brasserie, Zurich
Honegg Bar “1905” at 914 meters above sea level
Búho Rooftop Bar & Eatery in Rümlang
Economy
New Senior Commercial Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Diageo
In this newly created position, he will lead Diageo’s Commercial division in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, taking over the responsibilities previously held by Aleksandra Dzakovic, Commercial Director Germany, and…
Two family-owned businesses are merging
The previous owners found suitable partners in the Kracht family to ensure the successful continuation of Walhalladrink AG. This merger brings together two long-established family-owned companies in the Swiss beverage industry. With…
Coca-Cola HBC Acquires Brown-Forman Distribution
These include Jack Daniel’s, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Woodford Reserve, El Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Chambord. The partnership covers retail, hospitality, and wholesale. With this integration, …