Cadogan announces an agreement with Caprice Holdings to bring the first ‘Harry’s Dolci’ to Knightsbridge, opening at 27 - 31 Basil Street on 6th December 2017. The new restaurant has been signed on a 10 year lease and will occupy 2,850 sq ft. It will offer all-day dining, a nod to Harry’s Bar in Mayfair and the iconic Venice original. Transporting guests back to the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Cinnamon Kitchen launches in Battersea Power Station this year
The Cinnamon Collection announces it will launch Cinnamon Kitchen in the Grade II-listed Battersea Power Station late November, hot on the heels of the October opening of the brand’s second site in Oxford. The 120-cover, 4,700 square foot restaurant, housed in a dramatic railway arch will include a large destination feature bar on the ground floor, an open-plan kitchen, a … [Read more...]
New opening: Gul and Sepoy opens 3rd October
This autumn, Harneet and Devina Baweja will open their new restaurant, Gul and Sepoy on Commercial Street in London’s Spitalfields. Pairing the royal flavours of Northern India with the more relaxed, laidback approach of the South Western Indian coastline, Harneet, Devina and Executive Chef Nirmal Save will map their next story from the reaches of Northern Punjab and Rajasthan, … [Read more...]
Oh Yes They Have Launched ‘The Hospitality Industry’s Pantomime – Aladdin’
The Springboard Charity pantomime is back and it’s even bigger and better than last year! Off the back of Springderella’s roaring success, this year they are ready to storm the West End with an industry revamp of Aladdin, set to be performed from the 30th of January until the 2nd of February at the Arts Theatre in Soho. Taking part in or going along to support ‘The … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery reports turnover and profit growth
Robinsons Brewery, one of the leading independent brewers and pub operators in the North West, owning over 280 pubs, has increased its turnover during the year ending 31 December 2016 by 7.9%, to £68.3m. Profit before tax was also up by 13.3% to £4.1m. Results were boosted by a strong trading performance in all areas of the business and effective management of costs. … [Read more...]
Chris Garside appointed Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Garside as Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland, effective from 1 October 2017. Chris, currently Managing Director – ESS and Chartwells, will replace Dennis Hogan. Dennis will return to the United States to take on the role of CEO of Foodbuy, replacing Tony Shearer who will be retiring in 2018. Chris will … [Read more...]
Business rates – BBPA welcome for Manchester City Council action on pub rates relief
BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has welcomed yesterday’s move by Manchester City Council to encourage local pubs to apply for pub-specific business rate relief. Brigid Simmonds comments: “It is great to see Manchester taking action, and I would like to see all local councils following suit. Whilst some councils have moved forward, including some who have already … [Read more...]
Brakspear managed estate hits double digits
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is expanding its managed division with two pubs transferring from its tenanted & leased business, taking the managed estate up to 10 sites. The Little Angel in Brakspear’s home town of Henley-on-Thames has been run for the past 13 years by lessee Doug Green, who with wife Lolly built it into one of the most popular pubs in the area. The … [Read more...]
Glendola Leisure purchases Handmade Pubs
Glendola Leisure are delighted to announce that they have purchased Handmade Pubs and are proud to add The Fox in Shoreditch and The Lansdowne, Primrose Hill to our portfolio of businesses. Alex Salussolia, Managing Director at Glendola Leisure said: We operate a number of pubs in and around London so are delighted to add these two great pubs into the Glendola family of … [Read more...]
Heaton Hall Orangery and Smithy Lodge
Heaton Park, Manchester Heaton Park is one of the largest public parks in Europe. A landscape of historic significance, at its heart is Grade 1 Listed Heaton Hall. Manchester City Council is preparing to present to the market the opportunity to play a key part in the next phase of the life of the hall. Prior to issuing an invitation to tender we would like to hear from … [Read more...]
Steven Wilmer appointed new General Manager of Malmaison Cheltenham
Boutique hotel brand Malmaison announces the appointment of Steven Wilmer as General Manager of Malmaison Cheltenham. In his new role, Steven will be responsible for the successful operation of the hotel’s 61 bedrooms, three event rooms, and the brasserie and bar, as well as overseeing the development of his team. Steven has been Deputy General Manager at the hotel since … [Read more...]
Gaucho to open £1.5m restaurant and bar in St Andrew Square
Gaucho – the celebrated Argentinian steak restaurant – is to open a flagship restaurant and bar in Scotland, officially opening its doors mid-November. The new 120 cover luxury restaurant will be based in Edinburgh’s prestigious St Andrew Square and will see the creation of 50 new jobs including openings for chefs, front of house and bar staff. All staff will be … [Read more...]
The Salutation launches new restaurant with chef Shane Hughes
Set within 3.7 acres of beautiful gardens in the very centre of the medieval town of Sandwich, in Kent, The Salutation is an independent, luxury hotel that has undergone an extensive transformation, including the late summer launch of a restaurant with new Head Chef Shane Hughes. Built as a country retreat by Sir Edward Lutyens in 1912 for three wealthy brothers, The … [Read more...]
Bistro Deluxe by Paul Tamburrini to launch in Edinburgh this October
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening date and unveiled a sample of the mouth-watering menu at its highly anticipated new restaurant in Edinburgh. Bistro Deluxe by Paul Tamburrini will open at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in the capital on Friday, 6 October 2017 and will feature the renowned chef’s signature blend of exquisite French cuisine and the finest … [Read more...]
ibis hotels complete roll-out of new guest welcome programme
Guest experience and technology are now inextricably linked continuing to offer hoteliers ways to differentiate their customer proposition. ibis, the economy brand of AccorHotels, has completed the roll-out of its new guest welcome programme across all ibis, ibis styles and ibis budget hotels in the UK, aided my mobile technology. The new approach sees ibis employees … [Read more...]
