The stereotype of the ‘binge-drinking Brit’ may soon be a thing of the past as research by restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk reveals 62% of Brits prefer to drink alcohol whilst dining out compared to in a bar (47%) or in a pub (59%). According to the findings, one in five (22%) consider themselves to be ‘knowledgeable’ or ‘expert’ when it comes to distinguishing … [Read more...]
El Patron launches Europe’s first Tequila Hotel
Isle of Wight will this summer play host to one of the most exciting openings of the season, as El Patron announces the launch of a second site at the unique holiday destination. Following in the successful footsteps of tequila bar, El Patron London, the Isle of Wight site will take the El Patron experience even further with the opening of a restaurant, bar and Europe’s First … [Read more...]
Glendola Leisure purchases Saltire Taverns
Glendola Leisure has announced that they have purchased Saltire Taverns in Edinburgh from local operator Billy Lowe. Glendola will take over established bar and restaurant businesses le Monde on George Street and Angels Share on Hope Street as well as their 48 hotel rooms. Alex Salussolia, Managing Director at Glendola Leisure said: “We currently operate a number of … [Read more...]
Only 15 days left to enter the 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Following on from their super-successful launch year, entry to the 2016 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, sponsored by Sodexo, will close on 28th August. The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards are seeking out the very best in allergen aware food service and are open to any sort of outlet from a street food stall to a five star restaurant or an allergen aware school. Winners will be chosen … [Read more...]
False online reviews? The law can help
If your pub is subjected to false and defamatory online reviews, the law can help, says Adam Tudor, Partner, Carter-Ruck. What can you do if your pub or restaurant is subjected to a campaign of negative and false reviews? It’s worth thinking through the options because unfortunately this sort of thing is now happening all too often. So widespread has it become that in … [Read more...]