Pub group reclaims hygge for the brits with house of happiness experience. There has been nothing like it since the Vikings invaded, the Danish concept of hygge is all over the headlines and a whole series of books have recently been published. To most, it has felt like a new concept, leaving many to seek out the ultimate environment for cosiness and wellbeing. However, … [Read more...]
Budget 2017 – new report adds weight to BBPA’s call for cut in beer duty rate
Over 898,000 jobs supported by the beer and pub industry, 42 per cent of which are for under 25s £23 billion contribution to the economy in Gross Value Added (GVA) BBPA calls for further beer duty cut in the Budget, to support a vital industry, after securing three cuts in recent years. A new report by economic experts Oxford Economics (OE), commissioned by the British Beer … [Read more...]
New pizza and cocktail bar Bobby Fitzpatrick opening on 18th January 2017
Bobby Fitzpatrick, a legendary character whose penchant for rum and passion for gambling is matched only by his love of Formica and brown shag pile carpet, is opening the doors of his 70sparty-pad to the residents of West Hampstead on 18th January. The characterful and unapologetically retro venue will have cocktails and rum at its core with a playful pizza offering. The … [Read more...]
Camerons brews up special beer to celebrate 3 years of Head of Steam
Camerons Brewery has released a special one off cask beer to celebrate the brewers 3rd year anniversary of the acquisition of The Head of Steam group of pubs to its retail pub estate. Former owner of The Head of Steam Tony Brookes was invited by the brewer to create a special cask ale of his choice to mark the occasion. Camerons acquired 7 venues in The Head of Steam … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars launches free elearning for all
Star Pubs & Bars is making free elearning available to all interested in taking a pub or working in the industry, regardless of whether or not this is with Star. The initiative includes three modules covering running a leased pub, finance and business planning and pub legislation which can be readily accessed on the company’s website. The training is designed for those … [Read more...]