Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrate 10th Birthday Anniversary With Drinks At 2014
Londonnpub and dining group Urban Pubs & Bars will celebrate their tenth anniversary with drinks at 2014 prices. The leisure group, which operates 42 pubs…
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International Restaurateurs’ Dinner 2024 Raises £22,000 For Hospitality Sector
The third International Restaurateurs’ Dinner (IRD), which took place on Monday 29th April 2024 at Rosewood London, raised £22,000 to support training and education initiatives…
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The Global Gin Industry Comes Together For The Gin Guild’s Spring Installation
London: Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and…
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Drinks Sales Up 13% As Sun Shines On Pubs
Warm weather has lifted Britain’s On Premise drinks sales above last year’s levels for the first time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily…
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Long-Term Trends Report Reveals “Cautious Optimism”
Long-term demand is looking good for the sector, according to OakNorth’s Sector Pulse. The report reveals that over the last six months to 30 April…
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Contract Caterers’ First-Quarter Sales Rise 7% Despite Drop In Units Served
Britain’s top contract caterers have begun 2024 strongly with sales growth of 7% in the first quarter, the Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ…
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Heartwood Collection Acquires The Manor Inn, Godalming
Award-winning hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Manor Inn, Godalming from Whitbread Plc. The acquisition will see the 16 bedroom site renamed as “The…
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Adam Handling To Launch Second Pub
One the UK’s most prominent Michelin-starred chefs is set to open his second pub in June this year. Chef Adam Handling MBE will launch The…
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Consumers Feeling The Pinch: High Cost-Of-Living Drives Key Swings In Consumer Behaviour
The cost of living continues to drive significant consumer behaviour change as restaurants and brands will be forced to adapt if they want to protect…
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Leaders’ Confidence In The Balance As Revenues Rise But Pressures Persist
Britain’s hospitality leaders remain cautious amid tentative signs of improved consumer spending and relief on some costs, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals….
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Adam Simmonds Appointed Chef Patron At The Megaro Hotel
The of double Michelin star-winning chef will join the property in June to refresh the menu at the hotel’s Italian Spagnoletti restaurant to move it…
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Bidfresh Highlights Importance Of Sustainability, Seasonality & Provenance
Bidfresh has kick-started the Spring with an event to celebrate fresh produce and the importance of it on menus. The event focuses on Campbell Brothers…
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Drinks Sales Warm Up In May After Tough April
On Premise drinks sales have fallen year-on-year for the fifth week in a row, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows—but there are welcome signs…
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Cold Food, Long Waits – Britons’ Biggest Hospitality Bug Bears
Speed of service and hot food being served cold, are the biggest points of friction for pub, bar and restaurant customers, research from Zonal’s latest…
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Beer From Independent Breweries Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new report published today shows average beer production volumes amongst independent breweries have risen by 14% compared to 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels for…
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