Namibian beer brand Windhoek Lager kicked off an exciting summer of brand support, activation and fundraising with the announcement of a partnership with Save the Rhino International. The #PureBeer brand, which is distributed by Manchester-based importer Morgenrot, has previously supported rhino conservation in Namibia, previously funding a Piper Cub plane to aid the fight … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
83 Hanover Street launches in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s thriving restaurant scene will welcome its newest member, 83 Hanover Street, this June. This is the first dining project from former Gleneagles restaurant manager and owner of acclaimed Edinburgh bar 99 Hanover Street Juan Jose Castillo Castro. Juan, and his partner Vanessa Alfano are set to bring a unique culinary blend of Scottish produce with Chilean flavours to … [Read more...]
Welcome Break opening new Pizza Express restaurant and three more to open in 2018
Motorway service operator Welcome Break is opening a Pizza Express restaurant at South Mimms services (M25 junction 23) on Friday June 8. It follows on from the successful opening of Pizza Express at Welcome Break’s Oxford Services in December 2017. A further three Pizza Express restaurants at Fleet, Cobham and Beaconsfield services will also open throughout 2018. The … [Read more...]
Birmingham’s tourism sector sees most successful year on record
Birmingham’s tourism sector witnessed its most successful year in history last year, with hotel revenue, visitors numbers and visitor spend, all standing at a record high. The figures released today by the West Midlands Growth Company and research body Global Tourism Solutions (GTS), reveal Birmingham welcomed 41.8 million visitors in 2017, with subsequent visitor spend … [Read more...]
Cocktail is just the tonic for Ayrshire Hospice
A bar and restaurant in Ayr is serving up a charity donation to Ayrshire Hospice with every ‘Summer Fruits Tonic’ cocktail sold over the coming months. The bespoke cocktail creation from bartender Euan Duncan will be available throughout June, July and August at The Tree House in Ayr with £1 from every sale going to the local Hospice. Euan said: “Ayrshire Hospice is a … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns: A Statement on Financial Year 2017/18
Oakman Inns is delighted to announce an excellent set of numbers for the Financial Year 2017/18 (Sunday, April 1st), and the company enters the new financial year with a very positive start. Sales for the year of £28.3m Total growth of 22.2% for the year with similar increases across all three revenue streams – drinks, food and rooms. Like for Like (LFL) Growth of … [Read more...]
Jupiter Hotels appoints Simon Hanna as Cluster General Manager
Simon Hanna has been appointed Cluster General Manager for Jupiter Hotel’s newly formed Country House Collection of Mercure hotels across the UK. Jupiter Hotel’s Country House Collection consists of 5 sprawling countryside retreats including the Mercure Bewdley The Heath Hotel,Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park Hotel, Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel, Mercure … [Read more...]
Red Carnation Hotels unveils exciting new Leopard Bar at The Rubens at The Palace
The Rubens at The Palace hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, is delighted to announce the launch of the Leopard Bar, which officially opens its doors today, Thursday 24 May 2018. Serving over 200 whiskies and 30 Champagnes against a backdrop of live jazz music, the Leopard Bar brings a new level of sophistication and elegance to Victoria’s nightlife … [Read more...]
Keg’s the Word for UK’s Largest Brewpub Chain
The UK’s largest Brewpub operator Brewhouse & Kitchen has completed its largest brewing portfolio review, and alongside the publication of this year’s drinks list, has announced that in line with changing market requirements, it will be introducing 3 new keg beers to each Brewpub operation (including an exciting seasonal every quarter). The new entrants will feature … [Read more...]
Mark Carnazzola appointed as Hotel Manager at Royal Lancaster London
Mark Carnazzola has been appointed Hotel Manager at the recently renovated Royal Lancaster London, the iconic 18-story hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Mark studied Operations Management at Cornell University in New York State and first moved to the UK in 2002. Having commenced his career in hospitality over 20 years ago, Mark has … [Read more...]
Whitbread to Launch Bar + Block Steakhouse in Nottingham
Whitbread is set to launch its fifth Bar + Block Steakhouse following the successful roll-out of four sites in Birmingham, London, Whiteley and Bath. On 17th June, the new steak-focussed all-day casual dining restaurant will open its latest site in Nottingham city centre, in the Chapel Quarter. Bar + Block Nottingham will be a 3861-square foot, 100 cover informal steakhouse … [Read more...]
All Fired up to Brew something new?
Local Pizza restaurant, Fire and Brew is collaborating with young people with special needs to invent a new pizza in aid of The Try Games. The Try Games is coming up on 3rd June at Odd Down Sports Ground and Fire and Brew will be there firing up their Pizza oven and feeding hungry competitors. In preparation the chefs visited students at Three Ways School and challenged them … [Read more...]
CH&CO introduces a new group structure and brand identity
CH&CO Group has launched a simplified group structure that will operate across the UK under the name CH&CO and with a new, strong brand identity that clearly defines the marketplaces in which it operates. An extensive review highlighted the desire to reduce the number of brands in the group’s portfolio and to simplify the structure going forward, focusing on its core … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 appoints new Head Chef
The Market Brasserie at InterContinental London – The O2 has announced the appointment of new Head Chef, Lalit Bisht. With 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Lalit joins Executive Chef, Johan Rox and his team at the Market Brasserie from his Executive Chef position at Hilton Seychelles. Lalit started his culinary journey in 1993 as a Commis Chef at the … [Read more...]
KUDOS wins exclusive catering contract at the Royal College of Anaesthetists
KUDOS has been appointed as the new exclusive caterer at The Royal College of Anaesthetists in a five-year deal worth £3.3m, as part of a larger framework launched by LUPC (London Universities Purchase Consortium). Located in Churchill House (Holborn), The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the UK, … [Read more...]