Bar Industry

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A pint of beer on a bar counter with a $3.20 minimum price tag, illustrating the impact of new alcohol pricing policies on bars and consumers.

Minimum alcohol prices boost health but squeeze bars and consumers

In Alberta, a 20 oz. draught beer now costs a minimum of $3.20, a price floor designed to curb consumption that could reshape the province's bar scene and consumer habits. This new pricing structure,

Marco Alves·June 21, 2026

A modern cocktail bar with patrons enjoying drinks and food, showcasing the trend of bars becoming full-service restaurants.

The Test Kitchen

Defining Cocktail Bars: Restaurants, Glassware, and Expansion Trends

At Tavern Next Door, a new cocktail bar in Red Hook, you can snag the exact same dry-aged beef burger that made its sibling, Red Hook Tavern, famous, according to BKMAG .

Darius Williams·May 26, 2026