Introducing Manetta’s Bar ‘They met at Manetta’s, the kind of place she liked; it was lively but had secluded corners’ - A Life in Secrets by Sarah Helm Hidden away under the bustling streets of London’s most exclusive neighbourhood is the new Manetta’s Bar – a decadent and sophisticated hangout steeped in rich history and oozing with old school glamour. Once a favourite … [Read more...]

Westminster City Council (WCC) has joined dozens of Local Authorities up and down the country in working with Best Bar None, to help make London’s capital a safer city and further boost the local economy. As part of the recently launched Westminster Licensing Charter, WCC has teamed up with businesses within one of London’s busiest entertainment areas, Leicester Square and … [Read more...]

The year ended 23 April 2017 has been another period of significant growth and progress for the business and the landmark of 100 sites was reached. Growth in the period has been driven by like for like sales growth of 5.3% (2016: 2.2%) versus the prior period and this growth has continued since. Another 20 sites (2016: 21) comprising 16 Lounges and 4 Cosy clubs were opened with … [Read more...]

Responding to the demand for experiential events among consumers, Bermondsey Pub Company, part of Ei Managed Operations, Ei Group’s directly managed house business, has launched its first interactive escape room, in partnership with Handmade Mysteries, at The Hope, Farringdon. Handmade Mysteries, which works with artists, interior designers, comedy script-writers and … [Read more...]

The Board of Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group, is pleased to announce that in partnership with G1 Group (“G1”), Scotland’s largest hospitality Group, it has reached an agreement with Heineken to acquire an estate of high quality community pubs from Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars business. G1 Group will acquire a portfolio of 29 pubs from Star Pubs … [Read more...]