A new cocktail menu at GŌNG will be launched in April. Eighteen original creations by head bartender Christian Maspes and the bar team compose a cocktail journey through time. Each one is inspired by a stage in life, a familiar mood and a captured memory. From simple and carefree magical moments, to daring and reckless pleasures; from confident and rich experiences, to memories … [Read more...]
Harry’s to Unveil New Concept for the Licensed Trade
To coincide with its move into the licensed trade sector, Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic British brand world famous for its fish and chips, is set to unveil an entirely new concept into its estate. The new format has been designed to extend the proposition into the traditional British institution of Pubs, which offer a natural fit for the iconic Harry Ramsden’s … [Read more...]
CAMRA praises new initiative to support community ownership of local pubs
The announcement of a £3.6 million Community Pub Business Support Programme comes as a major boost to prevent the threat of closure for local pubs in England through support for community ownership, according to CAMRA (the Campaign For Real Ale). CAMRA’s Chief Executive Tim Page commented: “With 27 pubs closing every week, CAMRA welcomes this great news from the Community … [Read more...]
Star to extend free retail skills workshops for licensees and their staff
Star Pubs & Bars is to invest in a further series of free retail skills workshops for its licensees and their key staff in 2016. This follows the successful launch in 2015. Around 50% of its pubs will have benefitted from attending the workshops by the end of the year. As well as helping licensees improve standards and sales in their pubs, the workshops are intended … [Read more...]
Humble Grape Fleet Street to open its doors in May 2016
Grape, the wine bar and shop from James Dawson is to open a second site in May 2016. Following the success of the Battersea opening last year, Humble Grape is set to bring its innovative concept to a 3,600 ft2 space on St Bride’s Passage, just off Fleet Street. The site, formerly The Press House Wine Bar, once a famous drinking den for journalists is tucked away down a … [Read more...]