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Raising the bar

20 October 2011

With the nights drawing in, there’s nothing more appealing than hunkering down in a cosy old Berlin bar. Monocle finds a seat to showcase our autumn/winter wear for indoors and out.

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Also known as Geppetto by the regular visitors, 56-year-old Aldo Sbruzzi not only resembles the animated character (Pinocchio’s father) for wearing his glasses at the tip of his nose but also for his kind service and pat…

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Japanese bars

4 February 2016

Pull up a pew to discover classic Japanese bars with soothing lighting, knowledgeable and immaculately turned-out bar staff and loyal clientele.

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The Menu - Raising the bar

30 August 2019

How Lord Karan Bilimoria found success with Cobra beer, plus why one artist thinks diners might hold the key to solving Australia’s feral cat problem.

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The Menu - Raising the bar

12 February 2016

We get an Italian recipe for great craft beer, learn how England can rival the region of Champagne when it comes to sparkling wine and get the week’s news from ‘Food Republic’.

Monocle Minute

Raising the bar

12 July 2016

Piedmont may well be known for its Barolo, Barbera and Barbaresco ruby reds but something else is brewing in this region in Italy’s northwest. From the small town of Piozzo, Baladin has been leading the pack of Italy’s…

Monocle Minute

Raise the bar

11 February 2016

Many trade fairs are notorious for their oft-sloppy approach to providing sustenance for visitors but that’s not the case at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Here the restaurant isn’t an afterthought: it provides food for…

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Setting the bar

15 September 2016

Success in today’s tumultuous retail environment requires an adaptable toolset. We meet three flexible leaders who are setting global examples.

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Called to the bar

21 June 2012

Liveable cities are those that know the value of a quality nightlife. And that does not mean something that closes at 23.00. We tracked down the most welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.

Monocle Minute

Razing the bars

23 January 2017

The city of Nantes has announced plans to convert a 19th-century prison into an urban village with 160 new homes, a theatre and a nursery, as well as a collection of pocket-parks, allotments and terrace gardens. Architec…

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Japanese bars

3 December 2016

Pull up a pew to discover classic Japanese bars with soothing lighting, knowledgeable and immaculately turned-out bar staff and loyal clientele.

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Gold bar

1 May 2009

Panimo Bar is a secret bolthole for locals wanting to escape the harsh, Lappish weather. If you don’t have the hard cash for drinks or accommodation, you can pay in pieces of gold or gold dust, to be found in the rivers in…

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Raising the bar

18 January 2016

What goes into the cocktail shaker to rustle up a peerless drinking den? Our editors (all experts on the subject, of course) sat down over a bottle or two to come up with this vision of the perfect bar; come and join us for…

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Hit the bar

16 June 2022

Inspired by Québec, taking Denmark by storm: this special bar and shop is a social hub that plays a unique role in its neighbourhood.

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Time at the bar

25 April 2024

Galeto has held a special place in the hearts of Lisboetas through thick and thin. And it’s no wonder: this perennial pick-me-up has welcomed everyone from politicians to prostitutes. We take a seat to find out why it has…

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The Menu - The wave of small bars

20 April 2012

Sydney’s new wave of small bars, the latest on aeroplane food and we visit Chicago to find our barista of the week.