May I have the envelope, please?
Let’s hear it for the movers and shakers of the BAR Awards, the Oscars of the drinks industry.
Surviving bars to support
Like soaked wretches clinging to a life raft, these bars have made it off the sinking ship of South Africa’s lockdown levels five through three, but they’re still far from the safety of dry land.
BAR Awards winners for 2020 – the full list
The annual SA BAR Awards took place virtually on 21 September, where the country’s mixologists and bars were recognised and awarded for their exceptional work to advance the industry locally. Let’s see who the winners are for this year!
Sip whiskey while enjoying Slam and Freestyle Poetry Sessions at Art of Duplicity
Art of Duplicity Launch Slam and Freestyle Poetry Sessions supported by Tullamore DEW.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 to be revealed in November
The annual list of The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be unveiled as part of a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, 5 November.
How Floozies Flip & Dip flipped the bird to women’s rights
On Sunday 30 August, the day after thousands of women took to the streets nationwide to protest against the dizzying rates of GBV and femicide in South Africa – a staggering five times the global average – a new bar announced its launch on Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town. The name? Floozies Flip & Dip.
South Africa’s most influential cocktail personality opens hot new tiki bar in Cape Town
Travis Kuhn, a multi-award winning bartender, has just obtained a new accolade to add to his collection by being named South Africa’s Most Influential Cocktail […]
Cape Town’s coolest cocktail bars
Cape Town isn’t called the Mother City for nothing. This is where South African – and African – trends are born, and the cocktail scene is no exception. Here’s what’s shaking down south: where to go, who to know and what to expect.
Sensible drinking: how to be responsible and still have fun
Let’s be honest: there are few things as fun – or stress relieving – as throwing back a few drinks in a dimly lit bar, preferably in the company of a sexy stranger. Yes, the night is dark and full of terrors, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying yourself. Here’s how to get your drink on without serious regrets.