NEW OPENING: Little Door & Co announces fifth site
House-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, Little Door & Co., will open its fifth site on Kingly Street in June. The Little Violet Door is the group’s second central London site, joining The Little Scarlet Door in…
The Ashford Arms reopens for first time since the Pandemic after a spectacular £1.6 Million refurb
The Ashford Arms, an iconic 17th century country pub in Ashford-in-the-Water, near Bakewell, has reopened after a substantial £1.6 million refurbishment. Bakewell Mayor…
Wells & Co. rolls out company-wide commitment to recycling food waste
Running a business in a manner that prioritises both the environment and local communities is no mean feat. However, it’s a challenge that Wells & Co. agreed to tackle head-on through…
The Alchemist to open 10 new bars with £15m investment
The Alchemist bar and restaurant group has secured a £15m investment to support the opening of 10 new sites over the next three years. The funding from OakNorth bank will also be used to refinance existing debt. The Alchemist was founded…
Team behind Flight Club to open three more bars this year
Red Engine, the group behind Flight Club Darts, has revealed plans to open three new venues in the UK this year. The company is set to launch Flight Club Oxford, Flight Club Liverpool and spin-off brand Electric Shuffle – a high-tech version of a shuffleboard in Manchester.
Young’s reopens The Constitution post extensive refurbishment
Acquired by Young’s & Co.’s Brewery PLC in 2020, The Constitution in Camden, is set to reopen its doors in February 2024, following an extensive refurbishment.
Pergola Paddington: 850-capacity venue to close later this month
Incipio Group has confirmed Pergola Paddington in London will close on 20 January following six and a half years of trading.
JD Wetherspoon to open Euston pub after £2.3m investment
JD Wetherspoon is to open the Captain Flinders pub near Euston station in London this week after a £2.3m investment. The group has taken over…
Hospitality expert predicts key bar and restaurant trends for 2024
The world of food and drink is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every month. In this year alone we’ve seen a whole spectrum of…
Greene King CEO appointed chairman of British Beer and Pub Association
Greene King chief executive Nick Mackenzie has been elected chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Introducing The New Barbican Bar & Grill At The Barbican Centre
London’s iconic Barbican Centre is welcoming a new bar and restaurant! Now open, the Barbican Bar & Grill is serving up a new menu of lip-smacking burgers…
The Knight of Notting Hill is a smart, design-led gastropub opens this September in the heart of Notting Hill
The Knight of Notting Hill is a brand-new gastropub boasting sumptuous interiors, an eclectic mix of seasonal classic pub food, cocktails, craft beers, wine & live music.
Pub closures rose sharply in first half of 2023
The number of pubs closing in England and Wales rose sharply in the first half of 2023, prompting warnings that looming tax rises could force more venues to shut for good.
Britain's oldest brewer joins PubAid
Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer and owner of more than 300 UK pubs and hotels, has joined PubAid, the industry’s working party dedicated to promoting pubs as a force for good.
Searcys to open a champagne bar in Battersea Power Station
British restaurateur Searcys is set to open a new champagne bar in the heart of Battersea Power Station this October.
Soho House to open in Glasgow in 2024
Soho House is to open its first members' club in Scotland in Glasgow next year.
Molson Coors scores exclusive pouring rights with Derby County
Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) has signed a deal to be the exclusive alcohol pouring partner with Derby County football club for the upcoming season.
Craft Union Pub Company turns seven
Craft Union Pub Company is celebrating seven years of trading with the investment and reopening of its very first pub, The Market Tavern in Hanley.