Following a new partnership with University College Birmingham (UCB) which utilises their food and hospitality knowledge and state-of-the-art facilities, Ei Group hosted an inaugural food strategy immersion day for regional managers and divisional directors.Held at the UCB campus, the training day focused on informing and upskilling key members of the group’s field-based … [Read more...]
Heineken makes biggest ever investment in UK pub estate
Heineken UK is making its largest ever annual investment in Star Pubs & Bars, investing £44m during 2018. This investment is more than double the figure invested last year (£20m) and brings HEINEKEN’s total expenditure on pubs to almost £140m over the past five years.Around a quarter of Star’s 2,900 pubs will benefit from the investment programme, which includes 140 … [Read more...]
BBPA champions Beer Day Britain
Beer Day Britain, the event devoted to the nation’s favourite drink, has arrived – and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is once again celebrating the occasion!Beer lovers from across the country will join in raising a glass and saying ‘Cheers to Beer’ at 7pm this Friday, the same date the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215. People can also use the hashtag … [Read more...]
Nottingham legend announces new bar at The Cornerhouse
A new bar has been announced at Nottingham’s leading leisure and entertainment complex, The Cornerhouse to replace the former Saltwater bar and restaurant.The ex-professional boxer, Carl Froch MBE has revealed plans to launch a new venue called Alto on the second floor of The Cornerhouse this summer.The new bar is part of a joint venture with John Glover and Marc … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers
Pub company JD Wetherspoon is to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880 pubs from Monday July 9 in the run up to Brexit.It is switching from a range of drinks including Champagne and wheat beers, which are produced in France and Germany.Wetherspoon will replace Champagne with sparkling wines from the UK; Denbies Sparkling Whitedowns … [Read more...]
Ei Publican Partnerships joins forces with Star Pubs & Barsto grow National Pub Fortnight 2018
Ei Publican Partnerships, the UK’s largest leased and tenanted pub business, has partnered with Star Pubs & Bars to grow this year’s National Pub Fortnight – a two-week celebration taking place between 20 July and 5 August.Returning for a second year, the initiative aims to highlight and stimulate consumer interest in Great British pubs and provide publicans across the … [Read more...]
BBPA calls on DEFRA to help British breweries export across the world
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee inquiry on Brand Britain: Promoting and Marketing British food and drink.Beer is the third largest Food and Drink Export category, exporting to over 120 countries, but the BBPA believes that more can be done to promote British beer around … [Read more...]
England fans to drink 14 MILLION extra pints during World Cup group stages, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England fans will drink 14 million extra pints at the pub during the World Cup group stages, as they cheer on the England squad in their games against Tunisia, Panama and Belgium.The extra number of pints drunk during the World Cup group stages could provide as much as a £42 million boost to the economy, with … [Read more...]
Tim Martin, “I knew you were trouble when you walked in”
“I knew you were trouble when you walked in”, laments singer Taylor Swift, referring to an unreliable boyfriend.Her words summed up Wetherspoon’s view, when Jamie Oliver took a restaurant lease in St Albans a few years back, at about double our rent per square foot.In reality, in spite of the veneer of sophistication, it only takes one optimist to agree a daft rent and … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to the cash and digital payments consultation
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today responded to the Treasury’s consultation on cash and digital payments in the new economy.Whilst the BBPA has acknowledged the growing trend towards digital payments in its response, it has cautioned the Government’s involvement in the payments market as unintended consequences for cash-based businesses are still being … [Read more...]
Camerons shows green credentials
Camerons Brewery have announced today a number of key initiatives it has put into the brewery and retail pub estate over the last 18 months to show their commitment to reduce energy and waste across its entire business.This is being highlighted today by the announcement that the brewer will be going plastic straw free in all of their managed pubs as of June this year. All … [Read more...]
Tom Oldroyd opens The Duke of Richmond pub and dining room
After almost three years since he opened the eponymously named OLDROYD restaurant on Islington’s Upper Street, chef/restaurateur Tom Oldroyd has opened The Duke of Richmond public house and dining room in Hackney on Saturday 26th May.Located on the corner of Queensbridge Road and Richmond Road, 10 mins walk from Dalston Junction train station, Tom has restored the site to … [Read more...]
RED Sky At Night… A look inside Glasgow’s newest destination bar
Offering spectacular views of the city, the hotly anticipated Red Sky Bar in Glasgow’s Finnieston area opened its doors to the public earlier this month (May).Occupying the 9th floor of the new Radisson RED hotel, Red Sky Bar offers a completely new bar experience and is part of a wider, ongoing revival of the Clydeside area.Sweeping floor to ceiling windows wrap … [Read more...]
Cheshire Cheese Pub in Hyde enjoys new lease of life
The Cheshire Cheese pub situated in the heart of Hyde has re-opened following a substantial joint investment of over £100k from Robinsons Brewery and 25-year-old licensee, Ursula Higham. The pub has undergone a full internal and external refurbishment which aims to bring people together and restore the pub to the heart of the community.Ursula Higham took over the pub on … [Read more...]
