Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

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Canada’s James Grant named Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year

Canada’s James Grant named Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year

For the second time in only four years, a Canadian bartender has taken home the title of World Class Bartender ...
In the mix

In the mix

When it’s hot out, nothing tastes better than a bright, citrusy Margarita. But who has the energy to squeeze all ...
Satisfying summer sips

Satisfying summer sips

Three ‘extremely drinkable’ cocktails from Donnelly Group’s Trevor Kallies I’ve been crafting and designing ...
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Protector of the brands

As bourbon brand ambassador, Ray Daniel is living the dram When Ray Daniel applied for an after-school job at an ...

Cocktails to go, go, go

Three drinks that bring new meaning to “one for the road” If you’re like me, you’ve probably been dreaming of ...

Give Us Five

A B.C. spirit comes out on top for the fifth consecutive year in the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition: cheers ...

Sip and help Ukraine

At The Alchemist, we've watched the humanitarian crisis unfold in Ukraine with heartbreak and horror, and like ...
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