The British Beer & Pub Association has welcomed the extension of funding for the More Than a Pub programme. The new funding will enable more communities across England to take control of their local pub with the support of community business experts the Plunkett Foundation.This funding builds on the current More Than a Pub programme, which is jointly funded by Power to … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn appointment: Cardiff General Manager
Jurys Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Swithenbank as General Manager of Jurys Inn Cardiff.Chris is currently Deputy General Manager of Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue and will assume his new position in Cardiff in January 2019.Having held a number of senior management positions at both branded and privately-run hotels, Chris … [Read more...]
Happy Face pizzeria now open in King’s Cross
Introducing Happy Face pizzeria, a fresh and stylish take on the classic Neapolitan pizza joint, from the team behind Spiritland. The first and only pizzeria within the new King’s Cross Estate, the launch of Happy Face is accompanied by an intimate and retro-inspired late-night subterranean cocktail and vermouth bar, SUPERMAX.Happy Face offers a short but crowd-pleasing … [Read more...]
The Chestnut Group announce rebuilding of The Blackbirds Inn, Woodditton
The Chestnut Group is pleased to announce Listed Building Consent has been granted for The Blackbirds Inn in Woodditton. The work will begin this coming January and The Chestnut Group is looking forward to the pub reopening in Autumn 2019.Following a devastating fire in March 2018 at The Blackbirds Inn, The Chestnut Group has been working closely with local planners and the … [Read more...]
Springboard unveils cast for Hospitality Industry’s Pantomime Dick Whittington
Professionals from across the industry are coming together in the West End this January to perform Dick Whittington – and raise funds for The Springboard Charity.After an intense X Factor-style audition where the industry was put through its paces by three professional directors and a choreographer, the full cast has been revealed.The line up features famous faces from … [Read more...]
York Hotel presents suits donated during charity week to Harrogate Clothes Bank
A York hotel has presented a wardrobe full of clothes - donated during a week-long charity drive - to a Harrogate organisation which supports people on low incomes.The DoubleTree by Hilton York handed over the goods to volunteers from Harrogate Clothes Bank, which was launched by St Mark’s Church and is based at the Canaan Warehouse - which is one of the warehouses at … [Read more...]
New executive head chef reinvigorating Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa
The kitchen is buzzing at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa, just outside Chester city centre, as executive head chef Peter Hazlehurst drives the team in to a new era.Whilst only joining the hotel at the beginning of the year, Peter has a long history with managing company Legacy Hotels & Resorts. Crabwall Manor is the sixth Legacy property to receive his expert guidance, … [Read more...]
easyHotel plc – Transformational year delivering strong revenue and earnings performance
easyHotel plc (“easyHotel”) (“the Group”) (AIM: EZH) the owner, developer and operator of super budget branded hotels, today announces its final results for the financial year ended 30 September 2018.Financial highlightsAdjusted EBITDA growth of 28.6% reflects strength of proposition and continued market outperformance. Adjusted EBITDAR margin increased by 2.1%pts … [Read more...]
Introducing Costa Collect: Costa Coffee launches pre-order drinks service
Costa Coffee, has introduced a new app enabling customers to pre-order their drinks before collecting at their selected store. The introduction of the service is an enhancement to the current Costa Coffee Club loyalty programme app, initially launching across 111 London based stores.Costa Collect has been designed to deliver an easy and efficient way to order Costa Coffee … [Read more...]
Gaucho reports encouraging numbers in November
Gaucho led by recently appointed new CEO Martin Williams has seen record numbers of diners returning to the much-loved brand. In the four weeks of November 2018, Gaucho saw over 8% growth in covers for November 2017. Williams states: “We are delighted to see that nearly 80,000 diners returned to Gaucho last month to try the new higher quality, lower priced menus and see … [Read more...]
KALA, Gary Usher’s sixth restaurant announces opening date
The sixth restaurant in the Elite Bistros group, KALA is set to open in Manchester city centre early next year in February. KALA will present diners with a 55-cover restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a separate 15-cover bar space available for customers to enjoy a drink.Headed by Zhelyazko Zhelyazkov, or ‘Jiji’, who has previously worked at the two Michelin … [Read more...]
Michelin star chef undertakes Antarctica expedition for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Twice michelin starred chef Atul kochhar from London to undertake Antarctica expedition for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.On 27th December this winter, chef Atul Kochhar will be embarking on his second mission to Antarctica, to cook for a special group of guests, to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.Atul undertook the treacherous journey to … [Read more...]
Fattal Hotel Group to develop new Leonardo Hotel in Manchester following site acquisition
Fattal Hotel Group has today announced the acquisition of a prominent site on Adair Street, Manchester, marking the Group’s second deal in the city following its recent purchase of the Midland Hotel in October.Scheduled to be completed in early 2021, the new hotel will be operated by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, and will be branded as a Leonardo Hotel. … [Read more...]
East End entrepreneur adds ‘community’ pub to portfolio
Ronnie Finch, owner of The Duke, Wanstead and The Coach & Horses, Leyton, is opening his third pub, The Leytonstone Tavern in the Cann Hall area of Leytonstone. Formerly The Woodhouse Tavern, the pub has been closed for four years, since being saved from demolition by a community asset order. Just one example of the strong surrounding community. Finch comments, ‘there’s … [Read more...]
