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 thoughtful bartender cleans a bar counter in a quiet, dimly lit establishment, symbolizing the changing landscape of the bar and spirits industry.

The Food Trade

Bar and Spirits Industry Sees Localized Turnover Amidst Shifting Habits

After just eight years, KSBar & Grille, a sports bar opened in 2018, will cease full-time operations, shifting to game-day only.

Ezra Kaplan·June 19, 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