Nick Duval from The Highwayman Hotel in Kidlington has written to warn us of a scam that other hospitality businesses should note carefully: suitably adapted, it could ‘scam’ you and your business. He writes as follows: “If you are a Pub with rooms or a small Hotel, you need to be aware of a scam that has hit the UK and is probably causing considerable heartache to many … [Read more...]
Leisure Spend Tracker reports “love-hate” support for Halloween
Halloween, widely recognised as one of the fastest growing seasonal events in the calendar, is dividing the nation as more than half of British adults claim to have never celebrated the spooky occasion, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker. 52% of people report they have never got involved in the day and will not this year, and a further 14% claim to … [Read more...]
ALMR Late Night Awards recognise vibrant and diverse sector
The ALMR has honoured the best in the late-night sector at this year’s Dusk ‘til Dawn event, with over 300 delegates representing the UK’s night-time economy gathered at London’s Cafe de Paris to see the presentation of the 2015 Late Night Awards. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls paid tribute to the dynamism and hard work of the sector and emphasised that the night-time … [Read more...]
Barrio Central becomes Barrio Soho
Barrio Central, one of London’s favourite late night hangouts, has re-launched as Barrio Soho following an exciting refurbishment. The new Barrio Soho will feature a new chef, a Mexican-centric food menu, and a brand new cocktail menu - while retaining the live music and party vibes for which the bar has become popular. Barrio Soho will be showcasing its new food menu, … [Read more...]
Grand Union announce new site and partnership concept
Grand Union, the well-established London bar group backed by Luke Johnson, has announced the next stage of its metamorphosis into London’s leading bar group – a new site and, with it, a new trading platform. Grand Union’s ninth site will open in Wapping E1 at Land Securities new development Thomas More Square. The 6300 sq ft site sits between the new London Docks … [Read more...]