Rolling out the red carpet

JANUARY 2024 SEES THE INAUGURAL BAR MAGAZINE AWARDS TAKE PLACE IN LONDON. WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST NAMES CONFIRMED AND APPLICATIONS FLOODING IN, THE BMAS ARE THE PLACE TO BE TO KICK-START THE YEAR, AND CELEBRATE HOSPITALITY’S SUCCESS STORIES.

We are steadily approaching the Bar Magazine Awards, and we can’t wait to see you there! Commencing on Monday 22nd January 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St. Pauls, London, the BMAs will see huge, industry-leading names and passionate individuals from the UK’s hospitality sector gather to shine a light on just how creative and wonderful our industry is.

The BMAs are all about supporting the industry and celebrating the dedication, passion and talent of the hospitality staff who work so hard to create amazing customer experiences and help the sector flourish. In addition to recognising your achievements and giving you a welldeserved and overdue night off, the BMAs will offer a unique networking opportunity to you and your venue. Attendance to the event will put you in the company of 200+ like-minded hospitality professionals, providing a rare and exciting opportunity to make new connections and share ideas with similar individuals. Tickets are selling fast, and are available to purchase through the Bar Magazine website.

Hosting the evening is rum expert and award-winning educationist of the hospitality industry, Ian Burrell. Ian brings a wealth of experience, passion and character to the BMAs, specialising in rums from around the world and educating us on the best ways to use them.

Ian explains: “I am definitely looking forward to getting involved and presenting the inaugural Bar Magazine Awards next January. The UK bar industry is one of the greatest in the world, employing some amazing people, so it’s only right that some of its stars are recognised during this new ceremony for their work, talent, and passion, that will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of stars.”

The BMAs’ judging panel consists of hospitality experts from The Drinks Trust, Licensed Trade Charity, Mercieca and UKHospitality, who will bring a plethora of industry knowledge while selecting those special individuals who deserve to be celebrated.

Applications are still open, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to get recognised. Apply or nominate an exceptional colleague or employee now.

You can find out more information, buy tickets and apply at www.barmagazine. co.uk/barmagazineawards/.

The Judges

WHEN? WHERE? GET INVOLVED.

MONDAY 22ND JANUARY 2024

18:30 – LATE

LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL, ST. PAULS 10 GODLIMAN ST, LONDON EC4V 5AJ

Applications are still open, and tickets are selling fast. Please visit www.barmagazine.co.uk/ barmagazineawards/, email tom@ cimltd.co.uk or reach out on Instagram @barmagazineuk for more information.