Three greater Manchester pubs – The Windmill at Failsworth, the Bird I’ Th Hand at Urmston and the Fox & Hounds in Flixton - are to receive a £750,000 investment to transform them into great quality traditional locals. The expenditure is part of a £4 million investment by leased pub operator Star Pubs & Bars in its North West pubs in the last two years including … [Read more...]
iNTERTAIN opens new Walkabout in Chelmsford
iNTERTAIN has opened a newly acquired Walkabout in Chelmsford, just three weeks after completing on the lease assignment at the beginning of September. The venue – a former J D Wetherspoon pub - has undergone a half million pound investment in order to transform it into a new-style Walkabout bar, with décor that takes inspiration from vibrant Australian cities, Melbourne and … [Read more...]
Policing & Crime Bill – BBPA comments on new Late Night Levy and CIPs amendments
Commenting on the Government’s decision to make changes to the Late Night Levy and to put Cumulative Impact Policies on a Statutory Footing, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds, said: “This will make it easier for local authorities to impose a Late Night Levy – something the BBPA has always been against, as it is a tax and not a local … [Read more...]
UK alcohol consumption remains stable
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today published its Annual Statistical Handbook 2016, showing that overall UK consumption of alcohol per head remains stable, alongside a wealth of other data. The handbook is a ‘must read’ for anyone with a close interest in the UK drinks’ sector. Across the European Union, alcohol consumption has remained broadly flat, with … [Read more...]
Graphic Gin Off Finale
Graphic Bar in Soho is proud to announce the return of THE GRAPHIC GIN OFF which commences on 18th April 2016. For this interactive series, the gin enthusiasts at Graphic will be inviting sixteen of the most exciting gin brands to compete in the ultimate juniper-infused battle of the bottles. The tournament will offer a cocktail-fueled exploration of a multitude of different … [Read more...]