Glendola Leisure and Carlton Hotel Collection purchase the Tipsy Bird and development site in Belfast.Glendola Leisure and Carlton Hotel Collection are delighted to announce they have added the Tipsy Bird, on Ann St in Belfast to their portfolio of businesses, as well as purchasing the adjoining development site with the view to building a 4-star modern design hotel and … [Read more...]
Ei Group partners with The Clink training chefs
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is strengthening its social responsibility efforts across the wider sector through a new corporate partnership with The Clink, the charity which aims to reduce reoffending by training and qualifying prisoners for employment as chefs in the hospitality sector upon release.The new partnership clearly demonstrates Ei Group’s focus on … [Read more...]
Bath pub opens with pizza just the way pizza masters of Napoli intended
The Claremont, formally known as the Rising Sun, in Bath has opened its doors with a Barrel and Stone pizza offering following an investment from independent pub owners, Punch.This fantastic community pub is back open following a full refurbishment which transformed both the internal and external look and feel of the pub. The investment has also created five new jobs for … [Read more...]
The challenging implications of a no-deal Brexit for Hospitality
Just under a thousand, or to be precise 968 ‘days ago’, the UK referendum to stay or leave the EU resulted in a decision to leave, by a margin of 52% to 48%. The number of ‘days ago’ is stressed here as this needs to be considered against there now being less than 42 days until the 29th March 2019, the leave date. Brexit CountdownCountdownPut in percentage terms, the … [Read more...]
Paul and Emma Ainsworth to take over The Mariners Pub in partnership with Sharp’s Brewery
Paul and Emma Ainsworth are delighted to announce that they have acquired the lease of The Mariners in Rock, Cornwall. The news follows the departure of fellow chef and friend, Nathan Outlaw last month after five successful years. The Mariners is located across the Camel Estuary from Ainsworth’s four other businesses in Padstow – Michelin starred No.6, Rojano’s in the Square, … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 Appoints Bars Manager
InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Nelson Bernardes as Bars Manager for its Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar.Nelson joins InterContinental London – The O2 with more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include Bar Operations Manager at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai … [Read more...]
FY 2018 BBPA Beer Barometer – Beer sales rise 2.6% in 2018, marking biggest YoY growth for 45 years
Sales of beer in 2018 were up 2.6% on 2017, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).The increase marks the biggest year-on-year sales growth of beer in 45 years.In the off trade, full year 2018 sales of beer increased by 4.7% on full year 2017 sales. In the on trade, full year 2018 sales of beer increased by … [Read more...]
Martin Siska appointed as director of bars at Rosewood London
Rosewood London is delighted to announce that Martin Siska will take on the role as Director of Bars from 5th February 2019. Appointed Bar Manager at Scarfes Bar in September 2016, Martin Siska has brought a wealth of experience alongside a dedication to quality service and a passion and creativity for creating cocktails to the hotel since he joined. With over twelve years of … [Read more...]
Highways England hands award to Cornish inn for helping snow-bound motorists
An iconic Cornish pub that provided shelter for motorists during last week’s heavy snowfall has been handed a special welfare award by Highways England today.The Jamaica Inn became a safe haven for 140 people when heavy snow swept across the county and trapped motorists on Bodmin Moor, together with other vulnerable locations on the A30, such as Temple Hill.With the … [Read more...]
Fairmont St Andrews hosts sports stars to celebrate the launch of the Zephyr Bar
The five-star luxury hotel, Fairmont St. Andrews, recently hosted an evening to celebrate the launch of the Zephyr Sports Bar on Thursday 31st January. The new Zephyr Sports Bar is a fresh take on the classic sports bar offering stylish surrounds in which to enjoy the biggest sporting events, delicious vegetarian and vegan food and drinks.Guests were invited to enjoy a … [Read more...]
Mediterranean small plates restaurant and bar the oak sw11 opens in Battersea
Opening today, The Oak SW11 is a new restaurant and bar located in Battersea, South West London. The spacious former industrial space (previously Butcher & Grill) is located on the south bank of the Thames near Battersea Bridge, overlooking Ransome’s Dock and adjacent to Battersea Park. The 3,500 square foot unique space houses a bar, lounge, dining room, signature … [Read more...]
New pub acquisition: Exciting vision for health & wellbeing in Lake District community
The owners of the award-winning Askham Hall have purchased a 17th century village pub as part of an innovative vision to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the Lake District. Work is now underway to refurbish the newly-acquired Queen’s Head in Askham, as part of an ambitious plan for 2019. It’s also on the doorstep of a newly-established ‘Health Barn’ in an 18th … [Read more...]
Ei Group encourages school leavers to join pub trade
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has expanded its pioneering programme that aims to inspire young people to enter the pub trade across England and Wales.Pub Pros, now in its second year, is a work readiness programme run by education enrichment organisation, Stride Learning. It aims to inform and inspire school leavers about careers in pubs whilst building … [Read more...]
£1m pub boost plus new jobs on the way in Sheffield
Star Pubs & Bars are making a £1.26 million investment in South Yorkshire community pubs to transform them into traditional locals creating 25 new jobs.The pubs are in the Sheffield area and include The White Hart on Greenhill Main Road and The New Inn on Hemsworth Road in Sheffield and The Lord Reresby in the nearby village of Thrybergh.Star Pubs & Bars says … [Read more...]
