Beer sales in the UK for both on and off trade for Q2 of 2019 were down 2.2% on the same period in 2018, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association. The slump was driven by falling beer sales in pubs and bars, which decreased by 2.8% on the same period in 2018. Sales of beer in supermarkets and off-licence shops, also fell, but significantly … [Read more...]
Soho arrival due soon, a new 1940’s train station themed cocktail bar
Inception Group has announced the launch of a new 1940s train station-themed cocktail bar, Cahoots on Kingly Street in Carnaby, Soho, this November. This will be the innovative hospitality company’s second addition to the Cahoots network, and whilst it is located in a neighbouring building to the original, it will be a totally separate venue, extending its eclectic group of … [Read more...]
The Battleaxes and The Castle Inn acquired by The Country Pub Group
The Country Pub Group owned by young hospitality entrepreneur Matthew Lowe, has purchased two pubs from Flatcappers, The Battleaxes in Wraxall, and The Castle Inn in Bradford-on-Avon. The Country Pub Group currently owns and runs The Mendip Inn, in Shepton Mallet and the acquisition boosts their portfolio to three. The group will be focusing on providing a consistently … [Read more...]
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy: Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, have unveiled their plans to improve hospitality within the night-time economy in the region. The blueprint details the priorities and changes to be implemented by April 2020 across safety, transport and cultural … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns underpin estate ambitions adding to property team line up
The ambitious investment programme to develop and build the Admiral Taverns estate was underlined today with the announcement of three new key team members in its Property Division. The first of which being announcing the appointment of Andrew Hallam as Head of Property, Hallam has over 25 years’ industry experience having previously been a Director at HHPC. Previously he … [Read more...]