Once the smoking and reading room for the leaders of the powerful Greater London Council, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar has given The Leaders room a new lease of life by transforming it into a sleek and sophisticated whisky bar.Housed within the stunning five-star London Marriott Hotel, the building was once London’s County Hall, a hub of British politics, located just … [Read more...]
Antigua Beach Shack Pop Up to launch for second year at Archer Street
Following the success of the 2017 pop up, the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is joining forces again with experiential cocktail bar, Archer Street, to bring a slice of Caribbean beach life to the heart of London’s West End. From 28th April through to October, Archer Street will be transformed into a beach bar with a series of special events to be announced throughout … [Read more...]
Brewhouse & Kitchen to open in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is the latest town to welcome British pub and microbrewery, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to the recently rebranded 12th Street – formerly known as the Theatre District. In what will be a first for Milton Keynes, the pub will open its doors to the public on Monday 23 April, boasting its very own on-site microbrewery.With a huge investment of £1 million, the new … [Read more...]
Local duo takes on first pub with Ei Publican Partnerships following a significant investment
Two local lads from Portsmouth have opened the doors to their first pub with Ei Publican Partnerships, following a transformational £120,000 investment.The Eldon Arms on Eldon Street, Southsea, has been taken on by childhood friends Sean Barnes (24) and Andy Hobbs (25), who have introduced Ei Group’s Barrel Top pizza concept and Beerista coffee offer to appeal to the local … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon switches off social channels with customers
We received the rather surprising news item below earlier this morning, which has already been widely reported. So, we spoke with JD Weatherspoon’s PR to get some additional context as you can read below.Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to close its Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts for its individual pubs and head office.The company, which has almost 900 pubs … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns, determined to end their consumption of single use plastics by Earth Day 2019
It has been widely acknowledged that Oakman Inns was the first multiple-site pub group to end the use of plastic straws across their 20 plus units. This initiative, which marked Earth Day 2017, set the example across the hospitality industry leading to the removal of millions of plastic straws from the environment. The company has also joined the REFILL scheme where anyone can … [Read more...]
ETM secures £10m funding package from HSBC
ETM, the leading London bar and restaurant group whose operations include The Botanist Broadgate, The Botanist Sloane Square, Aviary, Greenwood and The Jugged Hare, has secured a £10m funding package from HSBC Bank to support its growth plans.The next new site to open will be Maple in Westfield White City this summer, followed by two further openings this financial year. … [Read more...]
The Faber Fox is coming to Crystal Palace in May
South London pub-goers on the hunt for a new foxhole need look no further than Crystal Palace this May as the Faber Fox jumps the back fence and builds its den in the heart of the suburb’s famous triangle.Picking a prime spot at the top of Westow Hill, the Faber Fox will round up all the best bits a neighbourhood pub can offer. Enjoy a large bar and dining space serving … [Read more...]
The Bloomsbury Club Bar welcomes internationally acclaimed, Madrid based bar, 1862 Dry Bar
The Bloomsbury Club Bar (BCB) is delighted to announce it will be welcoming the internationally acclaimed 1862 Dry Bar from Madrid, Spain as the fifth guest in its hugely successful Club Residencies Project.World renowned 1862 Dry Bar - previously the winner of the “Best Spanish Cocktail Bar" Award in Mixology X Trends in Madrid - will kick-off a four day residency at the … [Read more...]
New Plans for Blue Lounge Scarborough
Camerons Brewery has begun work to refurbish and rebrand one of the venues in their managed pub group.The Blue Lounge, which is located in the centre of Scarborough on St. Nicholas Street, will be reopened on Thursday 10th May with the new venue being named Sanctuary. Work begins at the site Tuesday 10th April.Camerons will be investing over £300,000 into the … [Read more...]
Bean & Wheat showcases new craft beer & wine
Adam Handling’s zero-waste café near Liverpool Street, Bean & Wheat on Artillery Lane, is now open for longer hours – until 7:30pm Monday to Saturday - and has a brand new beer and wine list, featuring predominately London Craft beers and the best of British Craft beer brands, and focusing on exceptional Biodynamic wines.Perfect for catching a drink and bite after work, … [Read more...]
The Smoker delights Plumley following six figure refurbishment
The Smoker, an iconic grade two listed thatched coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Plumley, has reopened following a major 6-month refurbishment and a substantial joint investment of three quarters of a million pounds from Robinsons Brewery and licensee, Darren Crawford. Purchased by Robinsons in 1948, The Smoker, one of Cheshire’s most famous inns, has been … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes department for transport’s next steps towards a new Aviation Strategy
Today the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the publication of the Department for Transport’s ‘Beyond the horizon – the future of UK aviation: next steps towards an aviation strategy’, the document outlines how the upcoming Aviation Strategy will help the UK’s important tourism sector, which supports the UK’s pubs and brewing industry.The BBPA welcomes … [Read more...]
Social 24 at City Social – a late-night drinking spot in the City
From Thursday 12th April, Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred City Social will be renaming the bar to Social 24, with a new drink and food offering as well as a resident DJ on Thursday and Friday nights from 9pm. Located on the 24th floor of Tower 42, the new menu hopes to attract late night diners and drinkers to the City.The cocktail menu, curated by Group Bar Manager Jay … [Read more...]
