Craft Union Pub Company is celebrating a significant milestone with the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern re-opened its doors following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked behind the bar for more than 20 years. In line with Craft Union’s … [Read more...]
Gluten free and increased vegan offering at Wadworth pubs
Wadworth has launched new Spring and Summer gluten free menus and an increased vegan offering for its managed pubs. The menus will be available from Easter in their managed pub estate throughout the west country. More than 100 new dishes are available for the pubs to choose from that are either gluten free or vegan, developed by the food development team at Wadworth. … [Read more...]
Victory in Europe Day 75, request to Home Office to revisit 1945 pub celebrations
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has written to the Home Office requesting extended pub hours for Victory in Europe Day 75 (VE Day 75), which will celebrate 75 years since World War Two ended in Europe. The trade association says that pubs will be at the heart of the VE Day 75 celebrations, as they would have been back in 1945. Celebrations will take place … [Read more...]
New Runway Bar opening at Stansted Airport tomorrow
JD Wetherspoon will open a brand-new bar, at its pub, The Windmill, Stansted Airport, tomorrow that has cost £1.3 million to develop. The new 3,650 square foot Runway Bar is located on a new mezzanine level, at the back of the existing pub, and can accommodate 200 seated customers. Planes taking off and landing will be viewable through a 30-metre-long window, in the new … [Read more...]
Multiple operator embarks on third refurbishment with Star Pubs & Bars
Warrington based multiple operator Mark Condliffe has taken on his third site with Star Pubs & Bars, The Red Lion in Moore. Star Pubs & Bars is investing £240,000 with Mark and his partner in the project, Neil Roughshedge, in a major upgrade of the pub to create the best outdoor space in the area. Originally a free-trade operator with The 101 Wine Bar in Stockton … [Read more...]