CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched its National Pub Design Awards 2016 in a quest to find the most stunningly designed pubs in the UK. The awards, held in association with Historic England, recognise high standards of architecture in the refurbishment and conservation of existing pubs, and the construction of new ones. "Whether it's a converted theatre or a … [Read more...]
Cockt-Ale Festival: Drinks & Entertainment Take Centre Stage at Exeter’s Piazza Terracina
Building upon the success and popularity of the Exeter Street Food brand, the team from the Hubb Group are launching their Cockt-Ale Festival. Celebrating distillers and brewers from the South West, this brand new event is at Exeter's Piazza Terracina on Saturday 24th September 2016 (11:00am – 8:00pm). The Cockt-Ale Festival puts the mighty beverage right at the heart of … [Read more...]
Wadworth pub The Daneway Inn reopens following £300,000 investment
Wadworth, the regional pub operator and family brewer, has invested £300,000 into The Daneway Inn, Sapperton and the doors are now open to the public following the huge refurbishment. The pub, which is named after a star racehorse of one of its past owners, has been completely revamped in the ambitious refurbishment. This has included two extensions on either side of the … [Read more...]
Lords Licensing Act Committee asks think tanks if legislation is working
A House of Lords Committee set up especially to look at the Licensing Act 2003, and the liberalisation of opening hours, will hear from think tanks on Tuesday 19 July. The Institute of Alcohol Studies and the Institute of Economic Affairs will be questioned by the Lords Licensing Act 2003 Committee on issues such as minimum unit pricing, public health, the appeal system and … [Read more...]
Humble Grape Launches bespoke dining experience
Humble Grape, the wine bar and shop that directly imports handcrafted wine from small, sustainable, independent vineyards have launched a personalised dining experience at both their Fleet Street and Battersea locations. Designed with mates and dates in mind, Humble Grape can create a bespoke dinner for each and every customer. Guests are able to create a truly unique … [Read more...]