This winter, Londoners will be invited to experience the city’s first prison-inspired cocktail bar, Alcotraz, launching on 28th September for three months. This immersive drinking pop-up will take guests, or more appropriately, inmates to a world of crime and corruption, as they smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. Taking place behind unassuming … [Read more...]
New Bethnal Green local introduces French brunch to the neighbourhood
Following its opening in June, Bethnal Green local Coupette is launching its brunch menu this month. Emulating the distinct French accent of the bar’s cocktail and drinks menus, the brunch will provide a selection of classic brunch fare with a French twist. Served from 11am on weekends, diners can look forward to a relaxed morning in the venue’s laid-back surroundings, … [Read more...]
Patron Capital completes £1.8 billion acquisition of Punch Taverns
Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property backed investments, has completed its acquisition of Punch Taverns Plc (“Punch”).* The deal, at 180 pence in cash per share, values the equity of Punch at approximately £402 million and implies an enterprise value of around £1.8 billion. Punch is a leading owner of tenanted pubs in the UK. In the 12 … [Read more...]
Battersea bar POWDERKEG re-launches this September with Opera Tavern’s Ben Mulock as executive chef
Battersea’s favourite neighbourhood bar POWDERKEG relaunches under new ownership on 29th September 2017 with a fresh, relaxed new look. It now specialises in delicious cocktails, British craft beers and an ever-changing wine list – complemented by a new food menu by acclaimed chef Ben Mulock (former senior sous chef at the Salt Yard Group’s Opera Tavern). This is the latest … [Read more...]
Scottish business rates review must encourage full reform of system
The ALMR has responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s review of non-domestic rates welcoming steps to streamline the rates system for businesses but calling on both the Scottish and UK Governments to push forward with further reform. The Barclay review was last year commissioned to chair a review into the non-domestic rates system in Scotland to better … [Read more...]