300K Refurbishment At Historic Essex Pub The Bellhouse
Shepherd Neame HAS reopened historic Essex pub The Bellhouse on following a three week, £300,000 transformation. Built as a hunting lodge around the 16th century,…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
National Pubwatch Conference To Tackle The Major Challenges Facing The Late-Night Sector
The Government approach to the licensed trade, operator responsibilities under the Equalities Act and domestic abuse are some of the major topics that will be tackled…
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International Salon Culinaire 2025 Opens For Entries
Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire, taking place on 17-19 March 2025 at Excel London, has opened for entries with more than 100 live and…
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No-Shows In Hospitality Back Up To Record-High
New figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, reveals that the number of consumers not showing up for their…
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Mark Hix The Oyster & Fish House Restaurant Set to Close
Chef Mark Hix has confirmed he will be closing the Oyster & Fish House in in Lyme Regis next month after 16 years of trading….
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The Ivy Brasserie Gives First Look At New Bournemouth Restaurant As It Dazzles Guests At Exclusive Opening Party
Bournemouth sparkled with excitement as The Ivy Bournemouth Brasserie marked its grand opening with an unforgettable launch party. The highly anticipated event offered guests a…
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Dalata Hotel Group Announces Sixth Hotel in London
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe,…
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Lunch Drives Increased Out-of-Home Participation, Quality Becomes Top Priority, and Staple Dishes Decline
New insights from the Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel reveal notable shifts in the UK’s out-of-home dining market, with increased participation and frequency,…
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Budget Tax Hikes Will Lead to Hospitality Closures Government Warned
The leading figures in the hospitality are warning of the unprecedented damage the rise to employment costs announced in last months budget will inflict on…
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Matfen Hall Wins Top Countryside Excellence Award
Luxury hotel, country estate, spa, and golf destination Matfen Hall has been named ‘Best Countryside Hotel’ by the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence…
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Restaurants And Pubs Reign Supreme, Despite A Quarter Of Brits Cutting Back On Evenings Out
New research from ride-hailing firm Bolt reveals that over a quarter (27%) of Brits are going ‘out’ less at night compared to last year, with…
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UK Water Industry Research investigates Charging Foodservice Operators for FOG
As water companies come under increasing pressure to keep waterways clean and clear, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is running a project that is looking…
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Top Beers in Midlands Revealed in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024
The top beers in the region have been revealed with the announcement of the SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards 2024, with a host of Cask…
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Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates To 4.75%
The Bank of England reduced the base rate from 5% to 4.75% following a 0.25 percentage-point cut in August, which was the first drop in…
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The 2025 Roux Scholarship Opens For Entries
Two weeks after the biggest names in the UK hospitality industry paid tribute to The Roux Scholarship’s founders Michel and Albert Roux at a special…
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