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...]
Stonegate announce £3 billion acquisition of Ei Group
The boards of directors of Ei Group plc ("EIG") and Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited ("Bidco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stonegate Pub Company Limited ("Stonegate"), are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all-cash acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of EIG.Under the … [Read more...]
The Chestnut Group announces latest acquisition
The Chestnut Group has announced the acquisition of The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland.The Chestnut Group was set up in 2012 with a vision to champion hospitality in East Anglia. Philip Turner, Founder of The Chestnut Group said, “The Crown fits perfectly within our expanding collection of properties which seek to craft authentic experiences through engaging food and drink, home … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon today announce its pre-close trading statement for the financial year
J D Wetherspoon have today announced its pre-close trading statement for the financial year ending 28 July 2019. The preliminary results are due to be announced on 13 September 2019.Current tradingFor the 10 weeks to 7 July 2019 like-for-like sales increased by 6.9% and total sales increased by 6.6%. Year-to-date like-for-like sales have increased by 6.7% and total … [Read more...]
UKHospitality writes to both potential future PM’s to end pubs’ pain
UKHospitality has underlined to Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson the urgent need for a new Prime Minister to implement policy changes to support the future of British pubs.With co signatories the BII, CAMRA, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), Pub is the Hub and the BBPA, a joint letter outlines the need for stability in the sector, which can only be delivered via a … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton’s first theatre bar opens today
Jason Atherton has announced the opening of Pavlova’s Bar today, within the Victoria Palace Theatre, in partnership with the theatre’s owner, Sir Cameron Mackintosh.The 20-cover bar will be the first theatre bar by Atherton, on the opening he commented: “I’m delighted to be launching Pavlova’s in Victoria’s bustling theatre district in partnership with Sir Cameron … [Read more...]
First Restaurant Group expands London Pub & Rooms Portfolio
First Restaurant Group has opened its sixth site, The Hayden, on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, sitting alongside The Waterway and The Summerhouse in Maida Vale and three pubs with rooms - The One Tun in Farringdon, The Clerk & Well in Clerkenwell, The Grafton Arms in Fitzrovia.The latest venue is spread across four floors with a 60-cover ground floor pub and … [Read more...]
