Month: April 2020

Limited operation possible as of 11 May 2020

What the lockdown relaxations mean for the bars

On 29 April 2020, the Federal Council announced the next steps of the lockdown relaxations. Businesses in the restaurant sector are now also affected by the opening. Subject to compliance with a protection concept, which will soon be available for the entire sector, limited operations will be possible again from 11 May.

BAR NEWS7 August 202030 April 2020

This is good news; the industry has been given a perspective," writes GastroSuisse President Casimir Platzer in a media release. Nevertheless, the question arises whether this applies to the entire industry. In ... Read more ...

Swiss Brewers Association

Nicolo Paganini new SBC President

At the General Assembly on 28 April, Nicolas Paganini, a member of the St. Gallen CVP National Council, was unanimously elected President of the Swiss Brewers Association SBC.

BAR NEWS19 August 202028 April 2020

The 54-year-old succeeds Dr. Markus Zemp, who was awarded the "ad gloriam cerevisiae" beer medal at the AGM and made an honorary member. Antonio Govetosa, who is ... Read more ...

Three new members

Morand expands syrup range

The syrup family of "Les Bons Sirop Morand" gets three new members: cranberry, mandarin and watermelon.

BAR NEWS19 August 202021 April 2020

These three novelties complement Morand's diverse syrup range, which in addition to the regular syrups includes a line for Barkeeper, one with an increased fruit juice content and an organic line. The syrups with ... Read more ...

From Cuba

Havana Club Professional Edición C & Edición D

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

BAR NEWS19 August 202019 April 2020

The products are experimental cocktail rums designed to inspire bartenders around the world to create new and innovative cocktails. The new editions were created through the collaboration of ... Read more...

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 27 November 2019 at the Pot Still Bar, Basel.

BAR NEWS19 August 202018 April 2020

There is still good news: The officially licensed Douglas Laing Epicurean St.Moritz edition is here! Created by Swiss whisky geeks in the blending session on 27 November 2019 in the Pot Still ... Read more ...

Alata and Distillerie Morand

A new chapter in the success story

After jointly developing the Valais gin, the start-up Alata and the Morand distillery have decided to work more closely together. The tradition-rich distillery is now taking over the production and distribution of two other Alata products: Rosa Vermouth and Apéritivo.

BAR NEWS19 August 202016 April 2020

An active collaboration is envisaged with Alata, especially in the field of communication. Alata was founded in 2017 by winemaker Hugo Pozzo di Borgo and graphic designer Karim Merzoug. ... Read more ...

Former El Divino

Restaurant & Bar DaLuni Lucerne

Since the beginning of February 2020, the DaLuni restaurant in Lucerne's Neustadt has opened its doors to all guests who want to enjoy excellent food in a modern atmosphere.

BAR NEWS16 June 202016 April 2020

After almost two months of renovation, the former El Divino shines in new splendour and now also offers cocktails from all over the world, which can be enjoyed at the bar. Managed ... Read more ...

With blackberry and raspberry

Bombay Bramble Gin

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

BAR NEWS19 August 202016 April 2020

The result: a striking berry-red colour and a strong taste. Ivano Tonutti, Bombay Sapphire Master of Botanicals, explains: "Master distiller Dr Anne Brock and I have invested a lot of time in ... Read more ...

Alcohol-free 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 NEWS19 August 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 NEWS27 May 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 ...