PRESS RELEASE

2nd July 2025

BCB London is celebrating its successful debut event in London. With more than 140 exhibitors and 3,650 visitors from 56 countries attending Tobacco Dock over two days - 30th June and 1st July - organisers, RX, have announced that the show will return in 2026.

With world-class drinks, an industry-leading education programme and a new competition-standard Pouring Contest, there was plenty to experience at BCB London.

A high calibre line-up of speakers delivered a series of interactive workshops and masterclasses, covering the latest industry trends and topics. The programme was curated by the BCB London Education Board spearheaded by BCB Director of Education, Angus Winchester and joined by BCB London Brand Ambassador, Jack Sotti, Cocktail and Spirits expert, Hannah Lanfear, and renowned drinks writers, Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen of The Cocktail Lovers.

Key themes discussed at the event included the challenges and benefits of neurodiversity in the bar industry, the future of socialising, parenthood in hospitality, and the power of mentorship, with speakers including Gergo Murath, Becky Paskin, Sim Edwards and Ahsoka Wallace.

A competition-standard Pouring Contest also took place on both days of the event, hosted by Kevin Armstrong and Dan Waddy of Satan’s Whiskers. More than 100 bartenders were challenged to test their pour speed and accuracy in return for the chance to win a selection of prizes including an all expenses paid trip to Bar Convent Berlin and a £2,500 prize.

There were a host of new and innovative products for visitors to try alongside two special feature areas - Local Heroes and Young Guns. Local Heroes celebrated standout drinks that are having a real impact in their local communities and Young Guns showcased the latest, emerging brands whose products are making waves in the UK drinks scene.

Michael Köhler, Managing Director of event organiser RX Germany, said: “We’re proud to add another global bar destination to the BCB brand with our new show in London, giving our customers access to this key market in the bar and beverage industry.

“With the launch of BCB London, we are setting another milestone in the international development of RX’s trade fair portfolio. London is not only one of the most dynamic cities in the bar scene worldwide, but also a central hub for trends, talent, and industry decision-makers.”

Petra Lassahn, BCB Director, added: “We’re absolutely delighted with the success of BCB London – it is officially the new home of hospitality for the UK and Ireland!

“It’s been such a pleasure to welcome so many exhibitors and visitors to the event, and I would like to thank everyone involved for helping to create such a vibrant experience.

“Following the success of the first edition of BCB London, I’m delighted to announce that we will be returning to Tobacco Dock on 29th and 30th June 2026.”

For more information about BCB London visit This is BCB London | Bar Convent London. Further details about the 2026 London edition of BCB will be released soon.

Bar Convent Berlin is returning to the Exhibition Centre, Berlin, from 6th – 8th October 2025. The ticket shop is available at www.barconvent.com and we look forward to welcoming the international bar community to Berlin.

-ENDS-

For more information, please contact Fleet Street Communications on BCBLondon@fsc.uk.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Bar Convent Berlin

BCB is one of the leading international trade shows for the bar and beverage industry. Every year, this is where a veritable who’s who of the German and European bar and beverage industry gets together to make new contacts, find out about the latest product innovations and attend educational seminars.

 About RX  

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.