By Denis Sheehan MIH Hospitality and catering employees in the UK are receiving above average pay rises, according to the latest Hospitality Hiring Insider report from Caterer.com, which shows the highest pay rises are being seen across London, the North West and those working in pubs. The latest research from the specialist hospitality hiring platform shows UK … [Read more...]
Whitby RNLI crew declare The Stables open
By Angela Green Members of the Whitby RNLI crew declared The Inn Collection Group’s latest refurbishment officially open last week, The Stables. RNLI crew members Ally Brisby, Leah Hunter, Ali Hussain and Luke Pentith were joined by members of The Stables’ team and performers from The Bread and Butter Theatre Company, as the ceremonial ribbon was cut by Brisby and … [Read more...]
Files relating to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine discovered in a pub toilet
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Files relating to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine discovered in a pub toilet. The Royal Navy is investigating after documents related to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine were apparently discovered in a Wetherspoons pub toilet. First reports of the incident emerged from the Sun, saying the files were discarded in the … [Read more...]
Disappearing Dining Club opens Simon the Tanner
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - Disappearing Dining Club opens Simon the Tanner. Disappearing Dining Club has announced the launch of its second London eating, drinking, and listening pub, Simon the Tanner. Now open in Bermondsey, South London Simon the Tanner is a community pub serving up ‘proper’ cooking, tasty drinks, and quality sounds. Open for dinner all … [Read more...]
Lunar Pub Co appoints GM of its new pub and dining room
By Angela Green: Lunar Pub Co appoints GM of its new pub and dining room. Lunar Pub Co has appointed Kinan Wright as General Manager of its new Clapham-based pub and dining room, The Apollo Arms. Having been part of the Lunar Pub Co family since 2021, Kinan brings a wealth of experience to The Apollo Arms, joining from sister site The Hunter’s Moon in South … [Read more...]
Labour pledge to revitalise high streets
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Labour pledge to revitalise high streets. Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are visiting Great Yarmouth today to launch The Labour Party’s five-point plan to revitalise local high streets following the closure of thousands of hospitality and retail outlets since the Conservatives came to power. Labour is saying it will work in … [Read more...]
NQ64 adds Manchester’s Burgerism to Shoreditch opening
By Majella Taylor: NQ64 adds Manchester’s Burgerism to Shoreditch opening. NQ64 is set to launch its second London site in Shoreditch in May 2023. The venue will be the first in the brand’s portfolio adding food to their drinks offering, seeing them team up with Manchester’s Burgerism, to offer a menu of premium smashed patty and fried chicken burgers, chicken wings, and … [Read more...]
Oakman Group grows sales and profits, but concerns persist about inflation and taxation
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Oakman Group grows sales and profits, but concerns persist about inflation and taxation. The 40-strong pubco, The Oakman Group, has announced its full year figures for Year End 3rd July 2002, as well as revealing commencement of work on two new sites in Ludlow and Gerrards Cross. Headline figures are: Sales up versus prior year … [Read more...]
Lunar Pub Company opening The Apollo Arms in Clapham
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Lunar Pub Company opening The Apollo Arms in Clapham. The Lunar Pub Company is set to open its third site this spring, The Apollo Arms in Clapham. Located at 13-19 Old Town, the 2,000 square foot site designed by Novo Design will accommodate up to 100 covers inside, with an additional 70 outside in the al fresco garden … [Read more...]
Oakman Group announce new CFO
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Oakman Group announce new CFO. The Oakman Group has today announced the appointment of Tarquin Williams as Chief Financial Officer. The former CFO of The City Pub Group managed CPG’s listing on the AIM market through an IPO and helped guide the PLC through the pandemic, reducing cash burn, strengthening the company's … [Read more...]
BII write to Ofgem demanding action to save the life of British Pubs
By Denis Sheehan MIH: BII write to Ofgem demanding action to save the life of British Pubs. The British Institute of Innkeeping has today written an open letter to Ofgem, demanding urgent action to tackle energy suppliers who are crippling fragile pub businesses across the whole of the UK. The letter is below in full. Following the letter Steve Alton, CEO of the … [Read more...]
Pub is The Hub and The Prince’s Countryside Fund help pub to diversify
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Pub is The Hub and The Prince’s Countryside Fund help pub to diversify. The Ty’n Llan in Llandwrog, North Wales, is the first pub to be supported in diversifying its services as part of a new two-year programme for Wales from Pub is The Hub in partnership with The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit … [Read more...]
Liverpool to welcome Hoggins Irish Pub opening this weekend
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Liverpool to welcome Hoggins Irish Pub opening this weekend. Liverpool is set to open its welcoming arms to a new Pub this weekend, Hoggins Irish Pub. Located in Waterloo, the new pub is the latest opening from Liverpool family-based Pub Group, Circle and Hen. The traditional Irish Pub is set to open its doors on Saturday 25th March, … [Read more...]
Hokus Pokus celebrates first annioversary
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Hokus Pokus celebrates first annioversary. Hokus Pokus, the London ‘underground apothecary bar’ with a hugely creative repertoire of craft cocktails and botanical concoctions, officially marks its first anniversary this month. Located where Bloomsbury meets King’s Cross, and led by the dynamic mixologist Greg Chudzio, Hokus Pokus offers … [Read more...]
Dodo Pub Co to open seventh pub following Bristol acquisition
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Dodo Pub Co to open seventh pub following Bristol acquisition. Dodo Pub Co has announced the newest addition to its growing family with the takeover of the Cross Hands in Fishponds, Bristol, taking its portfolio to seven. The All Inn, as the pub will be renamed, will be the first foray for the Dodo Pub Co into the Bristol … [Read more...]
