The UK’s first dry bar The Brink has welcomed the Minister of State for Employment. The inspirational Parr Street social initiative, which has pioneered sustained recovery through various methods including employment, was visited by minister Damian Hinds MP, as part of his tour of the country for the Department for Work & Pensions. Whilst at The Brink, Mr Hinds MP met … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes Government’s UK Food and Drink International Action Plan
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today welcomed the publication of the Government’s UK Food and Drink International Action Plan 2016-2020, designed to help accelerate UK export growth and boost the confidence and ambition of those wishing to export food and drink produce. Developed jointly with Government and industry bodies, including the BBPA, the … [Read more...]
Bonny Porter opens Company Below Bar
This week, basement bar Company Below in Soho will be transformed into a botanical drinking den. Founder Bonny Porter and her team have developed a menu of herbal cocktails and deep-fried bao for the hidden space, tucked away beneath Greek Street. A brand new cocktail list will make use of house infused spirits, unusual liqueurs and natural ingredients such as, ‘Smoke … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns acquires Westlands House in Olney, Buckinghamshire
Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd completed the £1.5m freehold acquisition of Westlands House, a former care home. Oakman will immediately begin preparations for a planning application to convert the Grade 2 Listed building into a new town-centre destination and hostelry. Chief Executive, Peter Borg-Neal explained: “I have long been an admirer of Olney and have always wanted … [Read more...]
Operations specialist joins board at Coaching Inn Group
Jill Matthews, Head of Operations at The Coaching Inn Group, has been promoted to Operations Director and invited to join the board as the Group ramps up its expansion plans. Jill, who has over 20 years’ food and beverage experience joined the Group last year from regional brewer SA Brain & Co, and has been an integral part of the company’s expansion programme, which has … [Read more...]