The George in Crosby Village has reopened under independent ownership following an extensive refurbishment programme focused on restoring the historic pub’s original character. The Moor Lane venue reopened on Friday 21 August after being closed since May, when it was acquired by the independent local operators behind nearby Murphy’s Tavern. The investment has created 20 … [Read more...]
Tynemouth Community Pub Reopens Following £168,877 Refurbishment
The Dolphin in Tynemouth has reopened following a £168,877 refurbishment funded by licensee Charlie Paterson and Admiral Taverns. The investment in the King Edward Road pub has included improvements across its bar, lounge, dining and outdoor areas, with the project designed to modernise the venue while retaining its established character as a community pub. Internally, … [Read more...]
Norman’s Co-Founder Elliott Kaye to Open Marrion’s in Hackney
Norman’s co-founder Elliott Kaye is to open his first solo venture, Marrion’s, on Hackney’s Morning Lane on Thursday 10 September 2026. The neighbourhood bar and restaurant will open from Thursday to Saturday evenings, with an additional Sunday brunch service, offering guests the option to stop for a drink at the bar or stay for dinner. Kaye previously worked at Lyle’s, … [Read more...]
The Old Crown to Host Bank Holiday Fundraiser for Billy’s Battalion
The Old Crown in Great Bookham is to host a four-day programme of fundraising and community events across the August Bank Holiday weekend in support of local charity Billy’s Battalion. The Heartwood Inn will stage live music, comedy, magic, family entertainment and a silent auction as part of Billy Wears The Crown, with donations collected throughout the … [Read more...]
Barworks to Reopen Historic Clerkenwell Pub as George & Dragon
Barworks founder Marc Francis-Baum is to reopen the historic former Peasant pub in Clerkenwell as George & Dragon this September. Located at 240 St John Street, the Grade II-listed building will reopen as a 110-cover venue spanning two floors, combining a neighbourhood pub on the ground floor with Tom Brown and Brad Carter’s Island restaurant above. The building was … [Read more...]
Walkden Community Pub Reopens Following £170,000 Refurbishment
The Vulcan Inn in Walkden has reopened following a £170,000 investment from licensees Jo Mullineux and Gary Ingham alongside Admiral Taverns. The community pub on Worsley Road North reopened on Saturday 15 August following a refurbishment of its interior and outdoor spaces. The venue’s own website confirms its location at 94 Worsley Road North, Walkden. Inside, the … [Read more...]
Chez Bernard Opens French Wine Bar and Bistro on The Shore in Leith
Partners and wine specialists Jonathan Heredia and Isla Mosquera have opened Chez Bernard, a new French wine bar and bistro on The Shore in Leith. The neighbourhood venue officially opened on 1 August at 38 Shore and combines a French-inspired food menu with an extensive wine selection. Heredia and Mosquera bring around 15 years of combined hospitality experience to the … [Read more...]
Swadlincote Community Pub Reopens Following £134,000 Refurbishment
The Drum & Monkey in Swadlincote has reopened today, Friday 14 August, following a combined £134,000 investment from licensee Dom Knight and Admiral Taverns. Located on Castle Road in Castle Gresley, the community pub has undergone improvements across its interior and outdoor areas ahead of the reopening. Inside, new fixtures, fittings, furniture and décor have been … [Read more...]
The Standard, London Appoints Sophie Bratt as Head of Bars
The Standard, London has appointed Sophie Bratt as Head of Bars, strengthening the food and beverage leadership team at its King’s Cross hotel. Bratt will take responsibility for the bar programmes across Sweeties, Double Standard, Decimo and Isla, overseeing the creative direction of the drinks offer and wider guest experience. She brings around a decade of experience … [Read more...]
Greene King Marks First Year of Innovation Programme After 53 Operational Trials
Greene King has completed 53 operational trials during the first year of its business-wide innovation and efficiency programme, with further projects planned as the initiative enters its second year. More than 300 products and ideas have been assessed since the programme was introduced to identify ways of improving operational efficiency, working practices and customer … [Read more...]
EMBER at The Chandlers Arms to Bring Live-Fire Cooking and Craft Beer to the Cotswolds
EMBER at The Chandlers Arms will open in the Cotswolds village of Epwell on 26 August, introducing a new food and drink concept centred on live-fire cooking and craft beer. The venture brings together EMBER founder Matty Cartwright and The Chandlers Arms co-founder Harry Flockhart, combining their respective hospitality and culinary experience within the established … [Read more...]
Vagabond Chooses Brighton for First New Regional Bar in Five Years
Vagabond is to open a new wine bar in Brighton later this year as the experiential hospitality brand accelerates its expansion outside London. The company has secured a 2,980 sq ft site on Duke Street in The Lanes, formerly occupied by Browns Brasserie, with the venue scheduled to open in late autumn following an extensive refurbishment. The opening will mark Vagabond’s … [Read more...]
Portsmouth Community Pub Reopens Following £130,000 Refurbishment
The Meon in Milton, Portsmouth has reopened following a £130,000 refurbishment funded by Admiral Taverns. The community pub on Meon Road reopened at midday on Saturday 8 August following improvements to both its interior and exterior. Inside, the pub has received new fixtures and décor alongside the creation of a dedicated darts area. Exterior improvements include … [Read more...]
Taj Expands European Luxury Portfolio with Opening of Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt
The Indian Hotels Company Limited has opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, marking the Taj brand’s first hotel in Continental Europe. The opening restores the former Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, one of Frankfurt’s most prestigious luxury hotels, to the city’s hospitality landscape. The landmark property closed at the end of 2020 and returns this summer as part of Taj’s … [Read more...]
Christchurch Community Pub to Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment
The Nelson in Christchurch will officially reopen on Friday 7 August following a £50,000 investment. The refurbishment has been carried out by experienced licensee Joe Winduss and Admiral Taverns. Inside, the pub has been updated with new furnishings, while the kitchen and cellar areas have also been improved. The pub also includes four flatscreen televisions, with … [Read more...]
