In appreciation of the hotels, pubs and restaurants that provide hospitality to our beloved dogs. In recent years, the trend of pet-friendly accommodations and dining establishments has grown significantly, with a particular emphasis on services for dogs. As pets increasingly become integral members of families, their inclusion in travel and dining plans has become a … [Read more...]
Heartwood announces latest acquisition
By Angela Green: Heartwood announces latest acquisition. Heartwood Collection backed by Alchemy Partners, has acquired The Old Crown, Great Bookham in Surrey as part of its continued growth and follows the acquisition of The Prince of Wales, East Barnet last week. Located on the village’s High Street, The Old Crown dates back to the 1930’s and was built by Kingston … [Read more...]
Open invitation to sample the innovative work of Amy Heaphy this season
By Angela Green: Open invitation to sample the innovative work of Amy Heaphy this season. Colson’s Restaurant and Bar has announced the appointment of a former Dr. Ink’s mixologist as their new bar supervisor. Amy Heaphy brings a flair for cocktail innovation and a passion for educating drinkers about the world of mixology and has been stirring up the local cocktail scene … [Read more...]
Heartwood announce latest acquisition
By Angela Green: Heartwood announce latest acquisition. Heartwood Collection, backed by Alchemy Partners, has acquired The Prince of Wales pub in East Barnet. Following the acquisition of the pub Heartwood Collection remains on track to grow to over 60 inns and brasseries by June 2027. The Prince of Wales is an historic pub (first opening in 1876) in the centre of … [Read more...]
Director of Hospitality appointed to mastermind F&B at £1.3Bn Olympia redevelopment
By Angela Green: Director of Hospitality appointed to mastermind F&B at £1.3Bn Olympia redevelopment. Olympia, one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects currently under development by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International, has appointed Former MGM Resorts Vice President of Hospitality, Abe Berry, to the senior leadership team. In his new role as … [Read more...]
Pub people recognised for courage
By Angela Green: Pub people recognised for courage. National Pubwatch, the organisation that helps achieve safer, more secure and social drinking environments in all licensed premises, has recognised three people working in pubs for their actions to save lives and provide safe drinking environments for customers. Bravery & Meritorious Conduct Awards, … [Read more...]
Chiave cocktail bar opening in Tower Hamlets
By Angela Green: Chiave cocktail bar opening in Tower Hamlets. Chiave, a brand new cocktail bar is opening on 12th March, an intimate music-led venue opening on Redchurch Street in London’s Tower Hamlets. Chiave, means key in Italian and the reasoning behind the name is, for those that know about the bar, can feel like they hold the key to somewhere special. Chiave … [Read more...]
Grade II listed pub with rooms set to open in West Sussex
By Angela Green: Grade II listed pub with rooms set to open in West Sussex. Independent, family-owned hotel collection Historic Sussex Hotels has announced the opening of The Black Horse, a Grade II listed pub with rooms set in Climping, West Sussex. Set to open on Thursday 7th March following an extensive renovation, this historic property dates to the 17th Century … [Read more...]
Closer Communities collaboration from Eden Project Communities and Greene King
By Angela Green: Closer Communities collaboration from Eden Project Communities and Greene King. Greene King has announced a two-year partnership with the Eden Project Communities, the team behind The Big Lunch initiative which works with people and local groups to create a stronger sense of community, as it launches its new ‘Closer Communities’ programme reaching 1,600 … [Read more...]
Jane Austen’s local reopens doors as a pub with rooms
By Angela Green: Jane Austen’s local reopens doors as a pub with rooms. Following an extensive £4 million refurbishment by the team at Heartwood Inns, one of England’s oldest coaching inns, The White Horse has reopened its doors. The historic Grade II-listed building, located on Dorking’s high street, has been transformed into a cosy pub with rooms in the heart … [Read more...]
Crooked House owners ordered to rebuild demolished heritage pub to original form
By Angela Green: Crooked House owners ordered to rebuild demolished heritage pub to original form. Andy Street, the mayor of the West Midlands earlier today through a post on X announced the owners of the Crooked House pub, which was burned down and demolished last year, have been ordered to rebuild it back to its original form following being issued with a court … [Read more...]
New marketing manager appointed at Brakspear
By Angela Green: New marketing manager appointed at Brakspear. Brakspear has appointed Chris Keating as marketing manager for its leased and tenanted pubs. Keating joins with a wealth of pub sector experience gained during his 17 years working for Witney brewer Refresh and, following its acquisition, for Marston's, where he was director of marketing for its beer brands … [Read more...]
Grosvenor hits milestone in carbon emission reductions, with a little help from their local pub
By Angela Green: Grosvenor hits milestone in carbon emission reductions, with a little help from their local pub. Grosvenor’s UK property business today announces it has successfully retrofitted over 1 million sq. ft. of space across its London estate. This represents a significant milestone in the company’s £90 million commitment to improve the environmental performance … [Read more...]
Greene King Pub Partners to launch second franchise concept ‘Nest Pubs’
Greene King Pub Partners to launch second franchise concept ‘Nest Pubs’ Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, is to launch its second franchise pub concept under the name ‘Nest Pubs’. The new franchise concept follows the success of Hive Pubs, Greene King’s first franchise pub concept, which was launched in 2021 and now … [Read more...]
Heartwood Collection announces ‘pubs with rooms’ acquisition
By Angela Green: Heartwood Collection announces ‘pubs with rooms’ acquisition. Heartwood Collection, backed by Alchemy Partners, have acquired The Royal Forest, Epping Forest adding to its growing portfolio of freehold ‘pubs with rooms’. This acquisition adds a further 28 rooms to the 150 rooms that the Group has acquired over four sites. Following completion … [Read more...]