Rain definitely didn’t stop play at the Henley Club to Pub Swim on 22 July, as 520 swimmers took to the Thames, despite the day’s heavy rainfall and dark skies. Happily, the weather improved in time for the 7.00 pm start, so competitors were able to complete the 1.5km course in fair conditions and enjoy a bottle of Brakspear’s Two Bells commemorative beer as a reward at the … [Read more...]
ALMR Chief Executive joins Night Time Commission as London focuses on a 24 hour vision
Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of the ALMR, has accepted a Mayoral invitation to take a seat on London’s Night Time Commission, providing a voice for eating and drinking out on a body established by Mayor Sadiq Khan to establish London as one of the world’s best 24-hour cities. The invitation came in the same week that the Mayor published his own vision for night time London … [Read more...]
Flower power flourishes at The Queens Arms, as chef takes inspiration from the soil
From pansies to parsley, roses to rosemary, this summer’s menu at The Queens Arms in Corton Denham, Somerset, is brimming with fresh flavours and floral flourishes, gathered from the pub’s own kitchen garden. New head chef, Steven Mesher, has forged stronger ties than ever with the gardening team, visiting the plot on a weekly basis with owners, Jeanette and Gordon Reid, so … [Read more...]
Much-loved licensees call time after almost two decades at The Arden Arms, Stockport
The Arden Arms pub, situated on the edge of Stockport’s historic market place, has been in the caring hands of licensee couple, Joe Quinn and Steve King, for almost two decades. However, both will now be taking a step back from their treasured pub for their retirement. Joe Quinn, licensee at the Arden Arms, said: “Myself and my partner, Steve, have been licensees at the … [Read more...]
Heineken gives north west locals a £4.6m boost
Work begins this week on a £490,000 refurbishment of The Weld Blundell pub in Lydiate by Heineken owned Star Pubs & Bars and multiple operator MSR Pubs Ltd following a fifteen-month closure. The expenditure is part of a £4.6 million investment that Star Pubs & Bars announced it plans to make in its 192 North West pubs in 2017 including £1.2 million in the Liverpool … [Read more...]