November is the start of pheasant season and, to mark the occasion, Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd November will become the UK’s first National Pheasant Week. Offering the perfect opportunity for Britain’s best restaurateurs, chefs, home cooks and farmers to come together, London gastropub The Jugged Hare – part of ETM Group – will champion one of Britain’s most under-rated game … [Read more...]
Hogs Back marks England’s despair with Mourning Glory
Following the England team’s painful exit from the Rugby World Cup, Hogs Back Brewery has created new branding for its seasonal ale brewed for the tournament. Pubs stocking Hogs Back England’s Glory are being sent new pump clips renaming the 4.4% ABV golden beer ‘Mourning Glory’. Hog’s Back Brewery managing director Rupert Thompson said, “As soon as the shock of England’s … [Read more...]
The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2015 – the Winners
The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, now in its seventh year, is the only Awards in the world dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces. This covers every imaginable space, from ships to airports, museums to burger vans, and from revered Michelin-starred establishments to the fleeting dynamism of pop-ups. Judged by a panel of some of the most influential … [Read more...]
Robin Hood and Little John wins National Cider Pub of the Year
A Nottingham pub that re-opened less than 18 months ago has won the ultimate cider award and has been named winner of the Campaign for Real Ale, CAMRA, National Cider Pub of the Year 2015. The Robin Hood & Little John in Arnold, Nottingham, has been named the best place in the UK to drink Real Cider by CAMRA. The pub has a long history dating back to 1750, but closed … [Read more...]
Coaching Inn Group doubles profits as turnover tops £10 million
The Coaching Inn Group has doubled its profits and increased turnover to over £10 million as its extensive investment programme continues. Reporting its audited accounts for the last financial year, the recently renamed Group – previously Bulldog Hotels – saw turnover to March 2015 reach £10,065,972, a 22% increase on the previous year’s figure of £8,283,773. Operating … [Read more...]