Manchester loves nothing more than a good pub, and the headline-making activation, the World’s Smallest Pub is back for 2026. Featured by Manchester Evening News and The Morning Advertiser, liqueur brand Licor 43’s kitsch novelty micropub is making a highly anticipated return to Northern Restaurant and Bar Show for 2026; serving the viral Baby Beer shot.

Beating out world record holders, including Cleethorpes’ ‘The Signal Box Inn’ for the smallest pub title, last March this pop-up pint-sized pitstop was flooded with queues out the door, and this novelty picture spot served over 1000 shots. For 2026, the brand is bringing a touch of Spanish sunshine, renaming the miniature pub the “Tiny Taberna”, creating an immersive environment that truly brings the Spanish heritage of the brand to life. Licor 43 is the world’s No1 Spanish liqueur, and its rise to fame in the UK bar scene is down to the viral Baby Beer. This simple two-step serve has taken the nation by storm, with stockists growing from 52 venues to over 6500 since Paragon Brands took on the UK distribution in 2024.

The Baby Beer layers cream liqueur on top of Licor 43, creating an indulgent layered shot that looks like a tiny pint, but has the sunny taste of vanilla, cream and caramel. Paragon Brands surveyed 2000 people in the UK, and almost half prefer ‘cocktail shooter shots’ over regular spirit shots, and the fastest growing premium liqueur is at the forefront of this trend.

Despite Gen Z’s love for liqueur-based shots, it boasts 43 ingredients that complement just about any cocktail. From the Carajillo Old Fashioned, tipped as the drink of 2026 by bartending influencers, to the Ibiza Spritz, a grapefruit-forward summer serve that straddles Paloma and Spritz trends, it’s a versatile staple for a wide array of cocktails. The love for this Spanish liqueur is no surprise; 18.4 million Brits visit Spain every year, and tapas is one of the most profitable hospitality businesses in the UK.

The tiny pub sparked a trend following NRB last year, with Vocation’s Wandering Inn, Flat Iron Squares ‘Three Jingle Bells’ and The Groper’s Arms in Paignton following suit in 2025, showcasing the growing appeal for compact, novelty-led drinking experiences. Brand Manager, Claire Maguire said “We’re so pleased to bring back this much-loved miniature pub as a must-see at NRB, but we’re keen to tell the story of Spain this year. With over 6500 venues stocking, we know it’s on bartender’s radar, but we’re keen to chat to bartenders about bringing it to life with theatre and novelty, and get consumers knowing all about it.”

Northern Restaurant and Bar attendees looking to try the UK’s biggest little shot should head to stand ND124, but for those who can’t make it, the World’s Smallest Pub will go on tour, popping up at events around the UK this Spring and Summer.