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The Connaught Bar’s head mixologist Agostino Perrone

Agostino Perrone, one of the leading judges at this year’s  London Spirits Competition, talks to Helen Arnold about the importance of creativity in cocktail making, the sheer variety and quality of spirits at the competition.

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Why the UK's Best Bars Will Win Through People, Not Products

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Why the UK's Best Bars Will Win Through People, Not Products

24/07/2026 As operators face rising costs, changing consumer expectations and a talent shortage, UK Bartenders' Guild President Claudia Carozzi believes the industry's greatest opportunity isn't behind the bottle. It's behind the bar.