Gin Is Still King, But Keep Your Eye On Rum…It’s Evolving
The latest WSTA Market Report shows that Brits are still not tiring of gin, but there are signs consumers are keen to explore the rum…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin Wins Backing From Investors
Outspoken Brexit supporter and JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has emerged victorious after shareholders voted overwhelmingly in his support, despite calls for his removal from…
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Fuller’s Names Its Pub Of The Year
The Half Moon in Herne Hill is crowned winner of The Griffin Trophy The Half Moon in Herne Hill is this year’s winner of The…
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Brothers Reports A 44% Increase In Toffee Apple Cider Sales As Consumers Embrace The Seasonal Flavour
Brothers Drinks Co. has cemented its reputation as the unofficial drink of Halloween and Bonfire Night, with a 44%1 uplift in like-for-like sales of its Toffee…
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School Pupils Depict Their Understanding Of The Hospitality Industry Through Art
A mural created by local school children aimed at challenging misconceptions about a career in the hospitality industry has been unveiled this week, thanks to…
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Whitbread Announce Plans To Eliminate Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic By 2025
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has announced an industry-leading ambition to eliminate the use of unnecessary* single-use plastics by 2025. To achieve the ambitious target Whitbread,…
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Ceviche Restaurant Chain Sold To Carino Ltd
Peruvian restaurant chain Ceviche Ltd t/a Ceviche and Andina has been sold to Carino Ltd as part of a pre-pack administration. Allan Kelly and Damian…
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Drinkaware Relaunches Night-Time Economy Safety Scheme
Drinkaware is relaunching its successful Drinkaware Crew scheme with a new name – Nightlife Crew – and a new structure that includes five different training…
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UK Winner Of “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize Announced
Charles Coulombeau, Head Chef at one Michelin star Gravetye Manor in Sussex, has been announced as the UK winner in the 53rd edition of the…
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Stonegate’s Chairman And CEO Pick Up Industry Hero And Industry Leader Awards At The Hero And Icon Awards 2019
Last night, Chairman of Stonegate Pub Company, Ian Payne MBE, was named CGA Peach Industry Icon at the 2019 Hero and Icon Awards at a…
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Slug & Lettuce Spices It Up
Slug & Lettuce Spices It Up Slug & Lettuce to become the first to launch DJ sets with Emma Bunton, powered by Startle Music With…
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1 In 5 Have No-One To Go To The Pub With According To New Research
Millions of people would like to go to the pub more – but don’t have anyone to go with, reflecting the scale of loneliness in…
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Murrays At Whittlebury Park Wins Restaurant Of The Year At The Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards
Whittlebury Park is celebrating a big win at the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards as their fine dining restaurant, Murrays, has been announced…
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PubAid Celebrates 10 Years And £1 Billion Raised For Charity
Liverpool pub named Charity Pub of the Year 2019 PubAid celebrated its 10th anniversary and an estimated £1 billion raised by pubs for charity at…
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Ottoman Kitchen Named Best Middle Eastern Restaurant In UK
Ottoman Kitchen, which opened in Spring 2019 in the Bargate area of Southampton has been named as the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant at the UK…
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