The Builders Arms, has been acquired by its original owner Rupert Clevely of Hippo Inns from Geronimo Inns, the Chelsea pub acquisition takes the Hippo Inns estate to 13 pubs across London.The pub features quirky décor including gold pineapple wall lights and a zesty orange patterned wallpaper along with the striking artwork by award-winning artist Paul Karslake. In … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon update on Brexit and full year results
J D Wetherspoon plc earlier today announced full year results which are highlighted below.FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSBefore exceptional itemsLike-for-like sales + 6.8%Revenue £1,818.8m (2018: £1,693.8m) + 7.4%Profit before tax £102.5m (2018: £107.2m) - 4.5%Operating profit £131.9m (2018: £132.3m) - 0.3%Earnings per share (including shares held in trust) … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon pubs to reduce VAT for customers tomorrow
Wetherspoon pubs will be cutting the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday September 19. The company’s pubs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are hosting a Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.Prices at each of the company’s pubs (not including those in the Republic of … [Read more...]
2019 UK Beer sales data shows continued downturn, call to Government insufficient
Beer sales in the UK for both on and off trade for Q2 of 2019 were down 2.2% on the same period in 2018, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association.The slump was driven by falling beer sales in pubs and bars, which decreased by 2.8% on the same period in 2018.Sales of beer in supermarkets and off-licence shops, also fell, but significantly … [Read more...]
Soho arrival due soon, a new 1940’s train station themed cocktail bar
Inception Group has announced the launch of a new 1940s train station-themed cocktail bar, Cahoots on Kingly Street in Carnaby, Soho, this November. This will be the innovative hospitality company’s second addition to the Cahoots network, and whilst it is located in a neighbouring building to the original, it will be a totally separate venue, extending its eclectic group of … [Read more...]
The Battleaxes and The Castle Inn acquired by The Country Pub Group
The Country Pub Group owned by young hospitality entrepreneur Matthew Lowe, has purchased two pubs from Flatcappers, The Battleaxes in Wraxall, and The Castle Inn in Bradford-on-Avon.The Country Pub Group currently owns and runs The Mendip Inn, in Shepton Mallet and the acquisition boosts their portfolio to three. The group will be focusing on providing a consistently … [Read more...]
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy: Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, have unveiled their plans to improve hospitality within the night-time economy in the region.The blueprint details the priorities and changes to be implemented by April 2020 across safety, transport and cultural … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns underpin estate ambitions adding to property team line up
The ambitious investment programme to develop and build the Admiral Taverns estate was underlined today with the announcement of three new key team members in its Property Division.The first of which being announcing the appointment of Andrew Hallam as Head of Property, Hallam has over 25 years’ industry experience having previously been a Director at HHPC.Previously he … [Read more...]
Low or no alcohol market continues to grow alongside premiumisation
The latest findings from Mintel’s British Lifestyles Report, which tracks spending across major consumer markets shows that consumption of alcohol in the UK continues to fall. The report also shows that UK consumers’ demand for premium alcohol and soft drinks continues to rise.One in five adults in the UK adults now say they do not drink alcohol, while just under half … [Read more...]
UK Bartenders Win Places at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards in Sweden
Joe Brooke from Hedonist in Leeds and Anton Windmar from The Artesian in London have won the opportunity to represent the UK at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards 2019.Taking place at the Hernö Gin Distillery in Dala, The High Coast of Sweden, on the 24th August, the awards will see the UK winners shake off against leading mixologists from around the world.The most … [Read more...]
The Hunter’s Moon opening soon in Chelsea for the facilitation of enjoyment
Lunar Pub Company co-founded by Hubert Beatson-Hird and Chef Oliver Marlowe in 2019, will open its first site The Hunter’s Moon, in Chelsea this September. Located on Fulham Road, the site is split between a 25-cover pub, complete with low seating armchairs and library corner, and a 48-cover dining room at the back.The interiors will be rustic-chic, featuring oak and … [Read more...]
No alcohol and low alcohol beer seeing double and treble digit growth
No alcohol and low alcohol beer is gaining popularity as fewer people are drinking alcoholic drinks and this is most common with younger people who are choosing not to drink alcohol or reducing their alcohol intake. According to Robinsons Brewery and Imbibe, “No-alcohol beer appears to be going craft, which shouldn't be too surprising considering figures suggest that … [Read more...]
Southwark Council ignore UKHospitality, local businesses and the House of Lords
The introduction of a new levy, which will apply to all businesses licensed to sell alcohol after midnight, was approved yesterday at a meeting of Southwark Council and will now come into force this September.UKHospitality wrote to the Council this week urging it not to introduce the tax. UKH also gathered the signatures of more than 200 local businesses, residents and … [Read more...]
Young’s appoint ex- Fullers beer MD to new COO role
Young’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Dodd as a Director in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.Dodd has a wealth of experience, having spent more than a decade working in the pub and brewing sector. Most recently, Simon was a director of Fuller’s and managing director of their beer company, having previously been operations director of their … [Read more...]
