British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has given evidence (18th October) to the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry into the Licensing Act 2003, alongside other leading figures from the beer and pub sector. The appearance follows on from the BBPA’s submission of comprehensive written evidence to the enquiry, in which the BBPA called for … [Read more...]
Brigid Simmonds comments on Government’s Heathrow Decision
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association, has commented on the Government’s decision to endorse the recommendation of the Airports Commission and expand Heathrow Airport with a third runway: “We welcome the clarity the Government’s decision today - to endorse the recommendation of the Airports Commission and expand Heathrow – has provided. This is … [Read more...]
Cottons Caribbean Restaurant Guinness World Records attempt 27th October
Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum in Notting Hill Gate will undertake an official Guinness World Records attempt, seeking to be confirmed as the bar with the most varieties of rhum commercially available. Cottons Notting Hill Gate opened earlier this year, just a stone’s throw from Notting Hill Gate Underground, and is the new flagship site for the … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan rebrands two Corney & Barrow Bars
Drake & Morgan has announced the rebranding of two of its recently acquired Corney & Barrow sites with two new concepts - The Otherist and The Pagination, opening late November and early December respectively. The Otherist on Old Broad Street in The City, Drake & Morgan’s heartland, will occupy a space of just over 3,700 square foot, accommodating up to 120 … [Read more...]
Revolution Bars Group promotes Godfrey Russell to Group Property Director
Revolution Bars Group plc, the 63-strong leading bar and Casual Dining Group, have promoted Godfrey Russell to Group Property Director. Russell has been involved in all aspects of the Company’s property strategy, acquisition and maintenance including site finding, design and build, maintenance and management. In the last year, Russell has led the successful restart of the … [Read more...]