Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is proud to announce the launch of its new cocktail menu at GŌNG Bar. Fittingly named the ‘Director’s Cut’, the menu is inspired by the greatest film directors of all time and their passion for storytelling. With a concoction for every taste, guests are invited to embark on a sensory journey and use imagination to create their own story … [Read more...]
City Pub Company, Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2016
City Pub Company, the owner and operator of 32 pubs in Southern England, is delighted to announce its Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2016 reporting significant sales and EBITDA growth and the Company’s maiden dividend of 1.5p. Financial highlights: Total Sales increased by 36.6% to £27.4m (2015: £20.1m) Company EBITDA grew 43.4% to £4.1m (2015: 2.9m) … [Read more...]
London Cocktail Club opens in monument
London Cocktail Club, The Cocktail Bar Group owned by world-renowned bartending entrepreneur JJ Goodman has launched its seventh venue in London’s Monument. The latest venture for the group is inspired by the classic old-school Savile Row style tailors iconic to London and reminiscent of the building’s former purpose as a traditional men’s suit shop. An outstanding display … [Read more...]
Brakspear bolsters accommodation at managed pubs
Brewer and pub operator Brakspear has opened nine new bedrooms at its Chequers managed pub in Marlow, taking to 77 the total number of letting rooms across its managed estate. The move expands Brakspear's accommodation offer at a time of growing consumer demand for ‘staycations'. The elegant, high-spec bedrooms offer boutique hotel style accommodation at the characterful … [Read more...]
Business rates reform must remain a priority
Following Sajid Javid’s comments that business rates reform was not a “priority issue”; the ALMR has called on the Government to stick to its promise for rates relief for pubs and to commit itself to further reform of an unfair system. The ALMR will also be launching an updated version of its Manifesto for Licensed Hospitality calling on all political parties to tackle the … [Read more...]