UKHospitality has reacted to the Scottish Government’s announcement of a strategy to tackle alcohol harm by cautioning that any measures must be proportionate.UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “UKHospitality, its members and the wider sector share the Scottish Government’s aims to tackle alcohol abuse and promote healthier attitudes.“Scotland’s … [Read more...]
Soho’s iconic Roundhouse has undergone £1m restoration
Soho’s iconic Roundhouse has undergone a full and fantastic £1m restoration and will reopen as Soho Residence, the premier bar, club and lounge space in London’s West End.Opening on November 28th with a capacity of 350 and spread across three floors at 83-85 Wardour Street, the magnificent Soho Residence is the most exciting and anticipated new venue Soho has seen in … [Read more...]
SBPA responds to new Scottish Government Alcohol Strategy
The SBPA (Scottish Beer & Pub Association) has today responded to the Scottish Government’s new alcohol strategy, titled ‘Alcohol Framework 2018: Preventing Harm - next steps on changing our relationship with alcohol’.Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, said:“The SBPA and its members are committed to working with all … [Read more...]
Ei Group reports a great summer for pubs and another successful year
The UK’s largest pub operator, Ei Group has today announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2018.Commenting on the results, Simon Townsend, Chief Executive Officer said:“2018 has been a notable year for the Group, as the strategic plan we launched in 2015 has evolved and matured to the extent that our implementation of the strategy is now “business as … [Read more...]
Pubs see low or no alcohol beer becoming more popular with drinkers
A new study by Carlsberg UK, shows consumers across the UK believe that low or no alcohol beer is becoming more socially acceptable. The brewer behind a growing collection of low and no alcohol beers commissioned a study carried out by OnePoll, which delved into the drinking habits of 2,000 UK adults, with a particular focus on low or no alcohol beers.The study found 59% of … [Read more...]
Licensees take on second pub in the same Gower village
Licensees Kathryne and David Thomas have taken on a second pub in Three Crosses village on the Gower peninsula near Swansea. The Star Pubs & Bars site is the couple’s first leased pub.Work began this week on a £100,000 joint refurbishment with Star Pubs & Bars which will create a stunning new beer garden with heated booth huts and see the interior of the pub … [Read more...]
Robinsons acquire The Four Alls pub, Caernarfon, and complete extensive refubishment
Robinsons, family brewers based in the heart of Stockport who recently celebrated their 180th birthday, have announced the renovation of one of their most recent pub acquisitions; the Four Alls, Caernarfon, which was purchased by the brewery in November 2017. The pub has now reopened following an intensive two-month refurbishment, transforming it from a dilapidated pub to one … [Read more...]
BBPA ‘bitterly disappointed’ by low and no alcohol consultation outcome
Commenting on the announcement from the Department of Health that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no alcohol products, Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said:“It is bitterly disappointing that the Department of Health has missed this opportunity to give consumers greater clarity when it comes to the labelling … [Read more...]
Major investment breaks ground at Inglenook Inns & Taverns’ fourth star site
Work is starting this week to refurbish The Crown at Alrewas in Staffordshire after Inglenook Inns & Taverns signed a substantive lease with Star Pubs & Bars. The Crown is Inglenook Inns & Taverns fourth pub with Star and brings its total estate to 15.The £270,000 joint investment will refurbish the tired local throughout and establish it as a quality village … [Read more...]
Ei Publican Partnerships’ Chestnut Tree seeds local publican’s growing ambitions
Experienced local publican Gemma Burwood is fulfilling her growing ambitions by taking on her second site in the city with Ei Publican Partnerships.Having revived the fortunes of struggling sites for some of the UK’s leading brewers and pub companies as a turnaround specialist, Gemma has added The Chestnut Tree in Norwich to a two-pub portfolio that she has big plans to … [Read more...]
Idris Elba collaborates in new bar at the Waldorf Hilton, London with Aston Martin
A new cocktail bar and live music venue, The Parrot was launched last Friday within the Waldorf Hilton, London. The Parrott was opened in collaboration with actor, DJ and producer Idris Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky Caulfield.Visitors to the 60 seater bar can expect a whole host of A-List surprises, from a hidden cocktail menu to regular, unannounced … [Read more...]
The Crown Inn, Lixwm, receieves a royal renovation
The Crown Inn, a 17th century inn set in the picturesque village of Lixwm, North Wales, has reopened following an extensive refurbishment and investment of over £200k from Robinsons Brewery and licensee of three years, Anthony Griffiths.Anthony, licensee at The Crown Inn, said: “It’s been great since the refurbishment, customers old and new are loving the new look. The … [Read more...]
The New Inn Graces Chapel-En-Le-Frith with a brand-new look
The New Inn pub, situated in Chapel-En-Le-Frith, has whisked up a striking new look following a substantial investment of over £100k from licensee Nicola Bremner and Stockport based brewers, Robinsons Brewery.The 4-week refurbishment was carried out internally and externally, to bring a new lease of life back to the popular country pub.The New Inn sits close to Lyme … [Read more...]
Grays & Feather London’s first global sparkling wine bar launches in Covent Garden
Grays & Feather, a new boutique sparkling wine bar and wine merchant, has now opened its doors in the midst of Covent Garden on Wellington Street. The first of its kind, the concept specialises in sparkling wines from around the world offering guests exploration, education and, most importantly, the enjoyment of bubbly, without breaking the bank! With a huge library of … [Read more...]
