Pub operator and brewer Brakspear has taken its managed estate up to 10 sites with the reopening of the Dog & Duck in Wokingham, which has undergone a major refurbishment, transforming it into a stylish and welcoming pub offering drinks and dining to local residents. The refurbishment has been carried out by Brakspear’s in-house design team, with the aim of retaining … [Read more...]
The Blackbird – new Berkshire restaurant and pub is now open
Chef Dom Robinson has taken ownership and management of The Blackbird, a traditional country pub in Bagnor, the hamlet near Newbury in Berkshire. After getting his hands dirty and roping in family and friends to give the pub a much needed refurbishment, Dom is firmly back in the kitchen doing what he does best and the doors are now open. The project is a true labour of love … [Read more...]
The Coral Room, a bar like no other in the heart of Bloomsbury
November 2017 will see the opening of the highly anticipated The Coral Room - set in the heart of Bloomsbury, the grand salon bar will reflect an exquisite country house transported to the city, with a secluded cigar terrace and stylish inimitable cocktail list. The vibrant new bar inspired by a ‘country-meets-city’ concept, evokes the collaborative Martin Brudnizki interior … [Read more...]
James McCulloch and Henry Harris celebrate with new pubs opening
Winter 2017 will see an inspiring collaboration between industry figurehead Henry Harris (former Racine chef patron) and James McCulloch, owner of The Harcourt in Marylebone. Henry is excited to return to London’s restaurant scene with three genuinely interesting new pub projects — the re-openings of Hero of Maida (formerly Truscott Arms) in Maida Vale, The Coach in Clerkenwell … [Read more...]
ALMR reacts to MUP decision
The ALMR has reacted to the confirmation that a minimum unit price for alcohol will be introduced in Scotland. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Any measures that seek to promote healthier attitudes towards alcohol are to be welcomed, although we remain unconvinced that a minimum unit price will have the effect on problematic consumption the Scottish Government is … [Read more...]