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Imbibe Group Drinks List of the Year Imbibe Nov 2017 http://imbibe.com/news-articles/spirits-cocktails/stars-bars-imbibe-drinks-list-year-2017-winners/Winner: Dishoom, UKRunner up: New World Trading Co, UKThe Groups award is a new category for this year that was created in recognition of the fact that bar groups operate in a sphere of their own, often with a particular theme and clientele that they are catering towards. It was cemented by the fact that bars from the same group were entering the competition, meaning that the… Show more http://imbibe.com/news-articles/spirits-cocktails/stars-bars-imbibe-drinks-list-year-2017-winners/Winner: Dishoom, UKRunner up: New World Trading Co, UKThe Groups award is a new category for this year that was created in recognition of the fact that bar groups operate in a sphere of their own, often with a particular theme and clientele that they are catering towards. It was cemented by the fact that bars from the same group were entering the competition, meaning that the judges struggled to pick between entries.In the inaugural year for this award Indian restaurant group Dishoom took the trophy. Hailing back to the Irani cafes that proliferated in Bombay in the 1960s, Dishoom’s restaurants have a very strong identity, and its drinks list reflects this theme perfectly, with references to Bombay and ingredients such as paan, chai and cardamom liberally sprinkled throughout the concise list.What the judges said… ‘This shows how a multi-operator should make a multi-venue list.’ Michael Butt.‘It’s halfway between a train timetable and a 1970s football programme. And I mean that totally in a good way. There’s an authentic, homely feel to it.’ Joel Harrison‘The menu is very in the style of the venues. It doesn’t feel like there’s a disconnect between the bar, the menu and the floor, which sometimes happens. I could take my mum here and she could order a drink by herself. They understand what they do and they stick to it. There’s a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks, too.’ Monica Berg‘There’s a theme to it, but it doesn’t feel themed…’ Neil Ridley Show less

Winner Young British Foodie of the year - Alcohol category www.the-ybfs.com 2014 The Young British Foodies is an annual awards celebrating the next generation of food and drink.