Scottish brewer Brewdog, which earlier this year was accused of ‘operating under a culture of toxic fear’ has now been found by the Advertising Standards Authority of misleading customers. The findings follow a 'solid gold' promotional campaign to customers found to be nothing of the sort. The brewer offered customers a chance of finding a can of beer made of gold amongst … [Read more...]
Andrew Wong, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, and Anna Haugh launch guest chef toasties at The Langham
The Wigmore’s signature XXL Stovetop 3 Cheese & Mustard Toastie has been a firm favourite on the menu ever since the pub first launched at The Langham London in 2017. In honour of this famous cheesy creation, Michel Roux Jr. and The Wigmore is launching a guest chef toastie series, offering inspired takes on this ultimate comfort food throughout the autumn and winter … [Read more...]
The Broadcaster pub and dining room to launch in Television Centre, White City
Independent pub group behind the Lighterman to open a contemporary four-storey concept on 14 October 2021. Set in a striking glass and steel-fronted building with multiple terraces, The Broadcaster will be the next venue for Open House London. It will build on an ambition to celebrate the British pub through great food and drink, contemporary design and a warm welcome, which … [Read more...]
Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop
Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. Located at the foot of Gasholders, opposite Regent’s Canal Towpath at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross, the new bar and shop will offer an extensive selection of international … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s first major hospitality launch post-lockdown now open
Nottingham’s New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, The Blind Rabbit is the first major venue to launch post-lockdown in the city centre. The heritage building, which is brimming with original features, has sat empty since the closure of Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019. But now the flagship venue transports customers across the Atlantic, taking … [Read more...]
Shangri-La The Shard, London turning pink for October
This October, Shangri-La The Shard, London will turn pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with vibrant pink décor and pink-inspired artworks, and a special Pink Afternoon Tea featuring pastries designed by breast cancer patients from Guy’s Cancer. Available from 29th September – 7th November, a percentage of proceeds from each afternoon tea sold will go towards … [Read more...]
Red Oak Taverns to acquire 9 pubs from Hall & Woodhouse
Red Oak Taverns is to acquire nine Business Partnership tenanted pubs from Dorset family brewers, Hall & Woodhouse, making it Red Oak’s third pub package acquisition in 2021. Co-founder and Chief Executive of Red Oak, Mark Grunnell said: “We are delighted to be acquiring these high quality pubs from Hall & Woodhouse and very much look forward to welcoming their … [Read more...]
The Bourbon, mixing East London attitude with soul
The mother and son team behind a string of London pubs including The Angel of Bow, Odette and Dominic Gibson, are set to open The Bourbon in Bow this week. The pair have transformed the site of an old Italian restaurant on the Roman Road into an atmospheric Stateside-dive-bar mixed with added East London attitude. The neighbourhood bar will feature a backbar filled with rare … [Read more...]
Stonegate celebrate career landmark graduation with employees
Stonegate Group celebrated the graduation of 42 employees from its internal Accelerator Programme at Rosies, on Broad Street in Birmingham, on Wednesday 1st September. The qualification, which is part of the company’s award-winning Albert’s Theory of Progression, earmarks graduates for managerial roles and the next step in their promising careers within the company and the … [Read more...]
Bertie’s Whisky Bar announces key appointments
Bertie’s Whisky Bar opened at the Fife Arms hotel in the Highland village of Braemar in May 2021. With a growing reputation as a destination whisky bar, Bertie’s is pleased to announce its new Manager, Mark Shedden, and Whisky Ambassador, Katy Fennema. As whisky takes centre stage at the Fife Arms, through Bertie’s Whisky Bar and its soon to launch own blended malt whisky, … [Read more...]
WSH and Stonegate Group join the Zero Carbon Forum
Westbury Street Holdings and Stonegate Group are the latest members to join the Zero Carbon Forum. A non-profit organisation with 27 of the UK's leading restaurants, pubs and breweries as members, the Zero Carbon Forum is a collaborative action group dedicated to creating a space to help the hospitality sector achieve net zero emissions. BaxterStorey, part of the WSH … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers unveil their sustainable catering equipment programme
Established in 1898 Mitchells & Butlers operates circa 1,700 restaurants and pubs across the UK. The company runs many well-known brands such as All Bar One, Harvester, and Toby Carvery serving 435 million drinks and 135 million meals a year, food representing 50% of group sales. Each year the company makes circa 250 investments in refurbishments and new kitchens, leading … [Read more...]
Oakman Group welcome customers home maintaining table service only
From Monday July 19, a trip to the pub or your favourite local restaurant will become almost the same as it was before March 2020. But while people will no longer be legally required to wear face masks or socially distance, the Prime Minister has encouraged businesses and individuals to proceed cautiously. The Oakman Group, one of the UK's fastest-growing pub groups, already … [Read more...]
Short Stories from down the Pub
The team from Stonegate Group, have today launched a book - Short Stories from down the Pub – celebrating amazing people and stories from pubs across the country and highlighting the role that they play in their communities. Containing over 100 short stories, contributed by both customers and employees, Short Stories from down the Pub began as part of an initiative by … [Read more...]
Government considering a U-turn on Covid passports to hospitality in autumn
Despite reports government had ditched all ideas of Covid passports it has emerged that an imminent U-turn in the autumn will require restaurant and pub goers to produce one. National media are now saying that government is focusing the potential requirement for passports squarely on hospitality venues including pubs, bars and restaurants. In advance of an anticipated … [Read more...]
