The Goat on Carshalton Road in Mitcham has been taken on by South London licensees, Wing Yip and Mansi Patel and is to be transformed into a family pub and restaurant to be called The Crown & Pepper. The pub is the licensees’ second site with Star, the first being The Crown & Pepper in Bromley. The pub is to close on the 18th June for five weeks for a £250k … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to London Mayor’s ‘Culture and the night-time economy’ consultation
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has responded the London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ‘Culture and the night-time economy’ consultation, welcoming the Mayor’s support for pubs and the wider night-time economy, also highlighting key areas of concern. In a key feature of its response, the BBPA argues against the use of Article 4 directions that can restrict even minor … [Read more...]
Large investment allows head chef to open first pub
An established head chef has teamed up with Ei Publican Partnerships to open his first pub following a joint investment of £200,000 to add new kitchen facilities and renovate the interior of the White Horse, Upper Poppleton, York. New publican Peter Brown, who has 35 years’ experience in the industry working as head chef at a number of established restaurants and hotels, … [Read more...]
Government must see through its business rates promise
The ALMR has urged the Government to implement promised rates relief at the earliest opportunity to support those businesses facing huge rates increases. Sector-specific relief for pubs and discretionary relief for those businesses hardest hit were promised at this year’s Spring Budget, but many businesses have not yet received the funds. ALMR Chief Executive Kate … [Read more...]
Colonel Porter’s brings the spirit of adventure to Newcastle…
A UNIQUE, quirky bar which brings to life the glorious age of the Victorian explorers and adventurers has now opened its doors in Newcastle. Colonel Porter’s Tavern, Botanical Garden and Rhum Bar – named after the creator of Newcastle Brown Ale, Colonel J Porter – will take drinkers and diners on a magical journey to the past. The former Canteen and Cocktails bar, at … [Read more...]