The latest findings from Mintel’s British Lifestyles Report, which tracks spending across major consumer markets shows that consumption of alcohol in the UK continues to fall. The report also shows that UK consumers’ demand for premium alcohol and soft drinks continues to rise. One in five adults in the UK adults now say they do not drink alcohol, while just under half … [Read more...]
UK Bartenders Win Places at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards in Sweden
Joe Brooke from Hedonist in Leeds and Anton Windmar from The Artesian in London have won the opportunity to represent the UK at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards 2019. Taking place at the Hernö Gin Distillery in Dala, The High Coast of Sweden, on the 24th August, the awards will see the UK winners shake off against leading mixologists from around the world. The most … [Read more...]
The Hunter’s Moon opening soon in Chelsea for the facilitation of enjoyment
Lunar Pub Company co-founded by Hubert Beatson-Hird and Chef Oliver Marlowe in 2019, will open its first site The Hunter’s Moon, in Chelsea this September. Located on Fulham Road, the site is split between a 25-cover pub, complete with low seating armchairs and library corner, and a 48-cover dining room at the back. The interiors will be rustic-chic, featuring oak and … [Read more...]
No alcohol and low alcohol beer seeing double and treble digit growth
No alcohol and low alcohol beer is gaining popularity as fewer people are drinking alcoholic drinks and this is most common with younger people who are choosing not to drink alcohol or reducing their alcohol intake. According to Robinsons Brewery and Imbibe, “No-alcohol beer appears to be going craft, which shouldn't be too surprising considering figures suggest that … [Read more...]
Southwark Council ignore UKHospitality, local businesses and the House of Lords
The introduction of a new levy, which will apply to all businesses licensed to sell alcohol after midnight, was approved yesterday at a meeting of Southwark Council and will now come into force this September. UKHospitality wrote to the Council this week urging it not to introduce the tax. UKH also gathered the signatures of more than 200 local businesses, residents and … [Read more...]