The BBPA’s Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, has commented on the Prime Minister's declaration that Article 50 will be triggered on March 29th, setting in motion the process for Britain to leave the European Union: “The Prime Minister has voiced support for competitive tax rates for businesses in the UK, and as the formal process for leaving the European Union begins on 29th … [Read more...]
Alcohol duties – beer should have been included in today’s low-strength consultation, says BBPA
Commenting on the opening of a new consultation today, seeking views on “options to amend the structure of the alcohol duty system so that duty rates better correspond to alcoholic strength”, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds, said: “We will be responding, as we’ve always made the case for more action to ensure that lower strength drinks such as beer attract lower alcohol … [Read more...]
Top bartender Matt Whiley to open Scout early April
From foraged ingredients and house ferments to a zero waste food offering, Hoxton’s soon-to-open cocktail bar Scout is set to celebrate great British produce on Great Eastern Street with inventive and unforgettable cocktails. The bar which will only use fresh produce from the British Isles, will launch on 11th April and has been developed by renowned bartender Matt Whiley, … [Read more...]
Mere Scribbler pub set to make its mark on Streatham this spring
Put pen to paper and take note, a new neighbourhood pub will arrive in South London this Spring that is sure to make its mark. The warm and welcoming Mere Scribbler is due to open in Streatham this April at the junction of Streatham High Road and Streatham Vale. The latest venue from Livelyhood, the independent pub group on a mission to revive the old pubs of South London, … [Read more...]
GŌNG welcomes international star bartenders for 2017
Expect lab-style cocktail creations and no holding back, as GŌNG transforms for its first Star Bartender nights of the year. The Clumsies from Athens are the first hedonistic house-guests from 22 to 25 March at GŌNG, the highest bar in Western Europe, which continues to host world-class pop-up bars from around the world. With several top residencies planned for 2017, its … [Read more...]