London’s newest underground bar is at 116 Pall Mall, Champagne Bar by Searcys is now open. Behind the stunning façade of the Grade-I listed building, find this hidden gem, which has been reinvented by Searcys into a champagne bar, offering an array of fizz, including one of the largest selections of magnums in London, alongside creative cocktails, British bar bites and a … [Read more...]
Pedalling for Pubs passes £100,000 fundraising-milestone
The intrepid volunteer riders behind initiative Pedalling for Pubs: Cycle Jordan have sprinted past an initial £100,000 fundraising-milestone. The group is on track to smash the original collective total target of raising £140,000 for vital industry charities, organisers say. The brainchild of KAM Media’s Katy Moses, the epic two-wheeled challenge, which is raising funds for … [Read more...]
Organisational hierarchy being flipped on its head by Greene King executive board
Greene King is championing diversity and inclusion through various programmes including the novel Reverse Mentoring approach, where team members from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds mentor the executive leaders. This action follows on from Greene King’s 2020 pledge to become a truly anti-racist and inclusive company with equal opportunities for all. Everyone on … [Read more...]
MOJO helps feed families of children diagnosed with cancer for 10 months
Bar group, MOJO celebrated the launch of its sixth outlet and the arrival of its first bar in Sheffield and in true MOJO style, by raising over £7,000 for the Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia. A charity which offers support to families of children who are undergoing treatment for cancer or leukaemia at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. With over 400 … [Read more...]
The Greyhound launches hospitality mentoring scheme
The Greyhound pub and restaurant set in the heart of Beaconsfield Old Town, has today launched ‘The Greyhound Hospitality Programme’. A mentoring scheme aiming to encourage more young people to consider careers within the hospitality industry. As part of GHP, Daniel Crump, proprietor of The Greyhound, will run a series of talks in schools, outlining his experience in the … [Read more...]
Advertising Standards Authority find Brewdog’s claim of “solid gold” misleading
Scottish brewer Brewdog, which earlier this year was accused of ‘operating under a culture of toxic fear’ has now been found by the Advertising Standards Authority of misleading customers. The findings follow a 'solid gold' promotional campaign to customers found to be nothing of the sort. The brewer offered customers a chance of finding a can of beer made of gold amongst … [Read more...]
Andrew Wong, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, and Anna Haugh launch guest chef toasties at The Langham
The Wigmore’s signature XXL Stovetop 3 Cheese & Mustard Toastie has been a firm favourite on the menu ever since the pub first launched at The Langham London in 2017. In honour of this famous cheesy creation, Michel Roux Jr. and The Wigmore is launching a guest chef toastie series, offering inspired takes on this ultimate comfort food throughout the autumn and winter … [Read more...]
The Broadcaster pub and dining room to launch in Television Centre, White City
Independent pub group behind the Lighterman to open a contemporary four-storey concept on 14 October 2021. Set in a striking glass and steel-fronted building with multiple terraces, The Broadcaster will be the next venue for Open House London. It will build on an ambition to celebrate the British pub through great food and drink, contemporary design and a warm welcome, which … [Read more...]
Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop
Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. Located at the foot of Gasholders, opposite Regent’s Canal Towpath at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross, the new bar and shop will offer an extensive selection of international … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s first major hospitality launch post-lockdown now open
Nottingham’s New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, The Blind Rabbit is the first major venue to launch post-lockdown in the city centre. The heritage building, which is brimming with original features, has sat empty since the closure of Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019. But now the flagship venue transports customers across the Atlantic, taking … [Read more...]
Shangri-La The Shard, London turning pink for October
This October, Shangri-La The Shard, London will turn pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with vibrant pink décor and pink-inspired artworks, and a special Pink Afternoon Tea featuring pastries designed by breast cancer patients from Guy’s Cancer. Available from 29th September – 7th November, a percentage of proceeds from each afternoon tea sold will go towards … [Read more...]
Red Oak Taverns to acquire 9 pubs from Hall & Woodhouse
Red Oak Taverns is to acquire nine Business Partnership tenanted pubs from Dorset family brewers, Hall & Woodhouse, making it Red Oak’s third pub package acquisition in 2021. Co-founder and Chief Executive of Red Oak, Mark Grunnell said: “We are delighted to be acquiring these high quality pubs from Hall & Woodhouse and very much look forward to welcoming their … [Read more...]
The Bourbon, mixing East London attitude with soul
The mother and son team behind a string of London pubs including The Angel of Bow, Odette and Dominic Gibson, are set to open The Bourbon in Bow this week. The pair have transformed the site of an old Italian restaurant on the Roman Road into an atmospheric Stateside-dive-bar mixed with added East London attitude. The neighbourhood bar will feature a backbar filled with rare … [Read more...]
Stonegate celebrate career landmark graduation with employees
Stonegate Group celebrated the graduation of 42 employees from its internal Accelerator Programme at Rosies, on Broad Street in Birmingham, on Wednesday 1st September. The qualification, which is part of the company’s award-winning Albert’s Theory of Progression, earmarks graduates for managerial roles and the next step in their promising careers within the company and the … [Read more...]
Bertie’s Whisky Bar announces key appointments
Bertie’s Whisky Bar opened at the Fife Arms hotel in the Highland village of Braemar in May 2021. With a growing reputation as a destination whisky bar, Bertie’s is pleased to announce its new Manager, Mark Shedden, and Whisky Ambassador, Katy Fennema. As whisky takes centre stage at the Fife Arms, through Bertie’s Whisky Bar and its soon to launch own blended malt whisky, … [Read more...]
