The Ivy Collection Reports Strong Financial Performance Despite Industry Pressures
The Ivy Collection, one of the UK’s most recognisable premium casual dining brands, has reported a notable rise in both revenue and profits for the…
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Food and Drink
March Sunshine Heats Up Pub Sales
Periods of bright weather helped Britain’s leading managed pub groups achieve 3.6% growth in like-for-like sales in March, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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One Of The UK’s Oldest Pubs Has Been Forced To Close After 500 Years
© Copyright Richard Dorrell and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Torquay’s oldest pub has closed its doors. The Hole in the Wall…
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Greene King Reopens The Sherlock Holmes Following “Significant Investment”
One of London’s original themed pubs has reopened its doors in St James’s, following a six-figure investment from owners Greene King. The Sherlock Holmes is…
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Heavy Headwinds Threaten To Blow Independent Breweries Off Course According To New Report
A new report published today has shown that whilst demand for independent beer remains strong, UK brewers face “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, market access…
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Craft Guild of Chefs Unveils 2025 Graduate Awards Semi-Finalists
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed the semi-finalists for the Graduate Awards 2025, recognising promising and ambitious young chefs across the UK hospitality industry….
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Campaign Launched to Preserve Historic Indian Restaurant Ahead of Centenary
A campaign to preserve one of the UK’s most iconic dining institutions has been launched, with hospitality leaders and loyal customers calling for intervention to…
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Two Michelin-Starred Chef Mark Donald Awarded Honorary Vice President Of Master Chefs Of Great Britain
The Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB) has announced the appointment of Mark Donald, Executive Chef of Two Michelin starred The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, as…
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Take A Look Inside Grimsby Pub Following Almost £315,000 Makeover
The Valiant on Wingate Road in Grimsby reopened last week on Thursday 10th April following a transformational investment of nearly £315,000. The pub is part…
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Pubs Allowed to Stay Open Later for VE 80 Celebrations
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1 am to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, the end of the Second World War…
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Hospitality Sees Signs Of “Resilience And Evolution” Survey Reveals
The Oxford Partnership has released its latest Market Watch Snapshot for March 2025, revealing that stout has taken centre stage in draught beer performance, recording…
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On Premise Consumers See Glimmers Of Recovery Amid Continued Cost Of Living Pressures
New insights from CGA by NIQ reveal growing polarisation in On Premise behaviours across Great Britain and Ireland, as the cost of living remains a…
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Sir Tim Martin Of JD Wetherspoon, Praises Effectiveness Of Pubwatch
JD Wetherspoon Chairman, Sir Tim Martin spoke out to praise the effectiveness of Pubwatch schemes following the official release of a new independent study commissioned…
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How The ‘Taste Of Wiltshire’ Was Inspired By Iconic Pub Now Being Saved By Its Community
Wiltshire’s famous “Taste of Wiltshire” was inspired by one of the county’s best-loved pubs which is now being saved from closure and will be run…
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Greene King Expands Farmhouse Kitchen Pilot Scheme With Second Opening
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has expanded the pilot of its Farmhouse Kitchen concept with a second opening in Ossett on Tuesday, 15 April….
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