The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has moved to clarify suggestions that there is no code governing pubs in Scotland, highlighting that the PIRRS and PICA services are available to Scottish tenants and lessees. This follows a statement from CAMRA yesterday. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, BBPA, comments: “It is important to be aware that there is an industry … [Read more...]
Hippo Inns launches The Royal Oak in Twickenham
Hippo Inns, the joint venture between Rupert Clevely (Geronimo Inns founder) and Enterprise Inns, is set to open its tenth pub next week. The Royal Oak, previously Stokes & Moncreiff, in Twickenham has undergone a significant refurbishment with an investment of £400,000. The 2,927 square footage pub is lead by General Manager Charlie Higgens, spread over two floors with … [Read more...]
The Avalon and The Latchmere launch bottomless brunch
Saturdays just got spectacular. Starting July, two of London’s favourite pubs, the majestic Avalon in Clapham and the beautiful Latchmere in Battersea will now be serving brunch. Better still, brunch can be made ‘boozy’ and ‘bottomless’, between 11am and 5pm, order one main course and enjoy free flowing prosecco or Bloody Mary for two hours whilst you watch Saturday day … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars uses video to help counteract kitchen skills shortage
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a series of food training videos to help licensees counteract the skilled kitchen staff shortage and ensure high standards are met. Created in response to licensee requests for help with kitchen staff training, the videos are also designed to alleviate the expense and resource pressures of sending staff away on training courses. Hosted by … [Read more...]
New Haig Club scotch bar to launch at The Cube, Birmingham
Birmingham has welcomed a stunning new skyline destination with the launch of the Haig Club Bar on Level 25 at The Cube this month (June). The bar, which sits alongside the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill with views across the city, features a dedicated entrance on Level 25. It seats 36 guests, showcasing Haig Club and Haig Club Clubman through a specially … [Read more...]