Who Are Bar Designed For? A Conversation with Behind Bars

Who are bars designed for and why does it matter? This and more were discussed when Behind Bars founder Alex Ruas and Designer Samantha MacRae joined Campari Academy for a conversation in their Oslo office. As the needs of the modern bartender evolves, so does the need for flexible solutions when it comes to bar design.
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Episode 3 – ELEVATED+LOCAL with Deniseea HeadThe Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar journey now comes to its end with the final episode of the season. We now travel to New Orleans, the homeland of jazz and the city where one of the biggest global events in the bar industry takes place, Tales Of The Cocktail. It’s New Orleans that enables another Grand […]

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Episode 2 – CLASSIC+MODERN with Takuma WatanabePairs to New York, one way. The second episode of The Grand Encounter, the exclusive mini-series by Grand Marnier, takes you to the Big Apple, where host Carina Soto Velasquez meets Takuma Watanabe: a movie-enthusiast and thorough researcher, Watanabe opened up his own venue in 2022, Martiny’s in Gramercy, immediately conquering New York through spotless hospitality and […]

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Millie Tang on being a bartender-photographerWhether behind the camera or the bar, Brisbane-based Millie Tang channels her creativity to create art that stands out. She explains how her two passions collide

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Discover The Grand Encounter: Behind the BarIt’s not just about the drinks. A bar is the subtle line that slightly separates stories, made of people, experiences, memories and projects. It’s where cocktails are silent witnesses of magic unfolding, the one that occurs when ideas and backgrounds merge: encounters, the unexpected combinations that happen together with everything that comes into their creations. […]

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Episode 1 – PARIS+WORLD with Hugo TogniThe journey begins. Grand Marnier’s new mini-series The Grand Encounter premieres with its first episode, and it’s already one you cannot miss. Host Carina Velasquez is joined by Hugo Togni, bar manager and co-owner of Bar Pompette in Toronto, Canada, which he opened in 2021 and quickly established as one of the most sought-after drinking […]

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The future is yours to create: Hedda BruceHedda Bruce is the bar manager at Stockholm’s Tjoget bar in Sweden. She looks up to her team who constantly inspire her, and hopes that trash talk can be a thing of the past
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What Goes Into Designing - Brand Identity with Kristen MillarOur “What Goes Into Designing” series will introduce you to the designers and creatives behind the tools to success for any hospitality business. Through their own words they will share their expertise and give you an insight into what their work is all about. Learn first-hand from our experts as they give you their best […]

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How Bartenders Think, When Designing Bar ToolsVery often, technology (and micro-technology even more) is not taken seriously when considering what elements goes into making the perfect drink. Of course, no serious drinking can take place without the best ingredients or skillfull technique, but the choice of tools you use to create those concoctions, also play a huge role. What are the […]

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A Distillery With a Bar (or Vice Versa): How Himkok Changed The Bar WorldOwner Erk Potur and bar manager Maroš Dzurus take us on a full immersion, into HImkok's past, present and future.

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How to Build a Brand Identity for your BarWhat is a brand identity? A brand identity comprises a number of factors that go far beyond your logo. Colour palettes, typography, interiors, materials, service style, communication, product – all of these factors and more contribute to a brand’s overall identity. Why is it so important? Building a strong and congruous brand will not only […]

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A (bar) world reimaginedFind out what is to be done, for a new idea of bar and bartending, according to Campari Academy Creative Director Monica Berg.

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How to Design Your Bar to Be Holistically SustainableDesigning a bar to be holistically sustainable is as creatively satisfying as it is daunting. This feature serves as a thought-starter for prospective bar owners who are interested in building a sustainable bar for the long term. There are expert tips on the most sustainable materials to use when designing a bar, energy-efficient systems and equipment, ergonomic considerations and more.