Month: April 2020

Limited operation possible from May 11, 2020

What the easing of lockdown restrictions means for bars

On April 29, 2020, the Federal Council announced the next steps in easing lockdown restrictions. The reopening now also affects restaurants. Subject to compliance with a protection concept, which is to be made available for the entire industry shortly, limited operations will be possible again from May 11.

BAR NEWSAugust 7, 2020April 30, 2020

This is good news; the industry now has prospects for the future," writes GastroSuisse President Casimir Platzer in a press release. Nevertheless, the question arises as to whether this applies to the entire industry. In ... Continue reading ...

Swiss Brewers Association

Nicolo Paganini appointed as new SBV President

At the general meeting on April 28, Nicolas Paganini, a member of the Swiss People's Party (CVP) from St. Gallen, was unanimously elected president of the Swiss Brewers Association (SBV).

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 28, 2020

The 54-year-old thus succeeds Dr. Markus Zemp, who received the beer order "ad gloriam cerevisiae" at the AGM and was made an honorary member. Antonio Govetosa adds, ... Continue reading ...

Three new members

Morand expands its range of syrups

The syrup family from Les Bons Sirop Morand welcomes three new members: cranberry, mandarin, and watermelon.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 21, 2020

These three new products complement Morand's diverse syrup range, which, in addition to the regular syrups, includes a line for Barkeeper, one with a higher fruit juice content, and an organic line. The syrups with ... Continue reading ...

From Cuba

Havana Club Professional Edition C & Edition D

Havana Club expands its first series of Cuban rums developed by bartenders for bartenders: Havana Club Professional Edición C and Havana Club Professional Edición D.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 19, 2020

The products are experimental cocktail rums designed to inspire bartenders around the world to create new and innovative cocktails. The new editions are the result of a collaboration between ... Continue reading ...

Under the sign of the cylinder

Douglas Laing's Epicurean St. Moritz Edition

The officially licensed Douglas Laing Epicurean St. Moritz Edition is here! It was created at the blending session on November 27, 2019, at the Pot Still Bar in Basel.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 18, 2020

There is still some good news: the officially licensed Douglas Laing Epicurean St. Moritz Edition is here! Created by Swiss whisky enthusiasts during the blending session on November 27, 2019, at the Pot Still ... Continue reading ...

Alata and Morand Distillery

A new chapter in the success story

Following the joint development of Walliser Gin, the start-up Alata and the Morand distillery have decided to work more closely together. The traditional distillery will now take over the production and distribution of two further Alata products: Rosa Wermut and Apéritivo.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 16, 2020

The aim is to establish active cooperation with Alata, particularly in the area of communication. Alata was founded in 2017 by winemaker Hugo Pozzo di Borgo and graphic designer Karim Merzoug. … Read more …

Former El Divino

DaLuni Restaurant & Bar Lucerne

Since early February 2020, DaLuni restaurant in Lucerne's Neustadt district has been welcoming guests who want to enjoy excellent food in a modern atmosphere.

BAR NEWSJune 16, 2020April 16, 2020

After almost two months of renovation, the former El Divino shines in new splendor and now also offers cocktails from around the world, which can be enjoyed at the bar. Managed ... Continue reading ...

With blackberry and raspberry

Bombay Bramble Gin

Inspired by the classic Bramble cocktail, the makers of Bombay Sapphire use a natural fruit infusion of ripe blackberries and raspberries.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 16, 2020

The result: a striking berry red color and a strong flavor. Ivano Tonutti, Bombay Sapphire Master of Botanicals, explains: "Distilling master Dr. Anne Brock and I spent a lot of time ... Continue reading ...

Non-alcoholic aperitif

Martini Vibrante and Floreale

Martini launches two non-alcoholic wine-based aperitifs: Vibrante and Floreale. The alcohol is removed from the wine by vacuum distillation before plant extracts and herbs are added to the aperitifs.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 202014 April 2020

The alcohol-free Martini Vibrante convinces with Italian bergamot, while the alcohol-free Martini Floreale gets its fine aroma from Roman camomile. Both aperitifs are suitable for pure enjoyment or as a ... Read more...

18th staging of the SWISS BAR AWARDS

Two new categories in the anniversary year

The 18th edition of the SWISS BAR AWARDS has many new features in store. This year, for the first time, talented Barkeeper and trendy bars can enter the new categories "Best Hotel Bar" and "Best Bar Team" in addition to the previous five categories.

BAR NEWSMay 27, 202013 April 2020

This year BAR NEWS celebrates its 25th anniversary. In this context, the two new categories "Best Bar Team" and "Best Hotel Bar" were created. With the award Best Bar ... Read more ...