New Community Pub Hero Awards recognise stars of lockdown
The competition, now in its third year, will recognise licensees and teams who went the extra mile to help their communities through the pandemic, whether by offering vital supplies for local residents, cooking hot meals for the elderly or keeping people connected through online quizzes or chats.
Brewery makes breakthrough as ale is served at major UK pub chain
Kirsty Ridge, managing director of Lakeland Inns which owns the brewery, said: “For some time we have been working towards the position where, as a brewery, we could offer our ales to the biggest pub chains in the UK.
Hogs Back Brewery opens bar overlooking hop garden!
The Summer Bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6.00 to 10.00 during July, with additional trading days planned for later in the summer. Guests reserve their table on the Hogs Back website, and pre-pay for a flagon of beer (3.5 pints), which they choose on arrival from: Hogs Back’s flagship TEA (Traditional English Ale)
Tempting New Tipples for the Boozy Bookworm!
To mark World Book Day on Thursday 5th March, The Academy, is delighted to introduce a tasty new selection of Literary Cocktails for book lovers and locals alike to enjoy at the hotel’s Alchemy Bar.
Microbrewery powered by green energy looks to expand network
A Lakeland brewery has set its sights on some of the biggest players in the hospitality industry after securing an industry-wide standard.
Midlife drinkers' thirst for low and no alcohol drinks makes Dry January easier
Two-thirds (66%) of midlife drinkers - aged 45 to 64 - have drunk, or would try, lower strength alcoholic drinks - an increase of 15 per cent in just two years.
World’s Biggest Pub Quiz returns in March 2020
Pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs are being urged to reserve a date in their diaries between 8-12 March next year for the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz - a fundraising initiative organised by PubAid to raise money for charities, including their official charity partner Action Against Hunger UK.
Progressive all-day Italian eatery and bar launches in North London with secret cocktail terrace
Terra Terra, a brand new all day restaurant & café complete with an open bakery and outdoor terrace will launch this September
Japanese Kurabu bar opens at Chelsea’s Dinings SW3
Contemporary Japanese restaurant Dinings SW3 has launched Kurabu, the latest addition to Chelsea’s bar and dining scene.
Harrison Transforms Iconic St Austell Brewery Pub
Multi-discipline brand design consultancy, Harrison, has overhauled popular Cornwall pub,
The Oystercatcher.
Ways pubs, restaurants and bars are evolving with trends
More and more people are opting to stay in rather than go out on a night. The effects have been particularly notable for pubs — in the year 2000
Mathieu Lehanneur unveils Le Balcon – an exclusive space for the new Air France Business Lounge
Le Balcon by Mathieu Lehanneur, Air France Business Lounge, Paris Charles de Gaulle – Credit Felipe Ribon.
Rise of the rooftop – Venue Search London research reveals trend for high-rise hotel spaces
Venue Search London, the capital’s event specialist, revealed a growing trend in hotels utilising roof space to further enhance their offering.
Welcome in Spring at the Enchanted Garden
South Place Hotel is embracing Spring 2019 together with Martin Miller’s Gin in its new ‘Enchanted Garden’. To celebrate the change of the seasons
Cocktail Bar and Live Music Venue to Open at The Waldorf Hilton
The Parrot, an intimate cocktail bar and live music venue within the Waldorf Hilton, London, opened to the public in November.
Soho Residence opens its doors after £1M restoration
Soho Residence, the premier bar, club and lounge space in London’s West End.