„It’s more important to know what to do after you win than to be obsessed with winning itself — to use it as a springboard for your next step. If you don’t have that clarity, don’t chase rankings,”...
Forget over-the-top recipes. The summer season of 2026 is all about simplicity, high-quality ingredients and perfectly balanced flavours. According to brand ambassador Tomáš Bielčík, the cocktail...
No filters, no effects and no digital frills. This year’s Czech final of the Planteray Games showed that what really matters behind the bar still happens in the mind, the nose and the hands.
For the first time ever, Slovakia is among the absolute elite of the world's bars. Bratislava's Mirror Bar, located in the iconic Carlton Hotel, has been ranked on the prestigious international list...
"The boundaries between worlds have collapsed, and a new era has been born, weaving all the previous ones together," proclaim the bartenders of Super Panda Circus. The new menu, led by principal and...
The vibrant heart of the global bar industry beat once again in New Orleans this July, as Tales of the Cocktail® 2025 drew thousands of bartenders, brand ambassadors, spirits professionals, and...
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Bars , observes the global bar scene from the very top. In an exclusive interview with VisitChef magazine, she explains why the world’s best...
The Black Angel’s bar in Prague has long been built on a powerful story. The Gothic cellars of the U Černého anděla building, now part of the U Prince Hotel, are not merely a backdrop — they form...
The founder of Edinburgh's Panda & Sons bar, which climbed to first place in this year's global Top 500 Bars ranking, visited Prague's Alma for a guest shift. Iain McPherson presented four...
December is the month for cocktails that can lighten the mood—whether you're heading to Bonvivant's CTC, Repete Bar, or the high floors of Levels bar. Three original drinks, each completely...
Today’s bar scene is driven not only by bartenders’ creativity, but above all by ingredients and the ability to work with trends before they become the norm. Those who can spot them gain a head...
At the beginning of February, the world's most famous bartending competition will once again commence in Czechia. The Diageo World Class Competition 2026 is entering a new season, bringing with it a...
Slovak bartender Adrián Michalčík, a multiple winner of Norway’s Best Bartender award and the champion of the World Class 2022 World Final, will be behind the bar at Forbíny on 8 April from 8 pm....
The legendary bar Zahir in Nitra is a must-visit on a gastrotrip through Slovakia. It's a venue recognized by the global bar scene and one of the few Slovak establishments to make the prestigious 50...