Wetherspoons is opening four pubs on the same day in July. The company will open The Old Borough in Swords (Republic of Ireland), The Jolie Brise in Teignmouth, The Golden Hope in Sittingbourne and The Queen’s Head in Tavistock on Tuesday 21 July. One of the pubs, The Queen’s Head in Tavistock will also feature a 12 bedroom hotel. In total Wetherspoon is opening six … [Read more...]
Eating out dips as squeezed middle divert their spending
The recovery of the Britain’s eating out sector appears to have faltered, with the penetration, frequency and spend on eating out seeing a slight year-on-year dip, according to Horizons latest Eating Out-Look survey, conducted by YouGov. Decline in numbers, frequency and spend Following a slow but steady increase in the number of people eating out since the economic … [Read more...]
William Grant & Sons launches report on drinks industry trends
William Grant & Sons UK always launches its annual Market Report with considerable style, and this year’s launch on 9 July was no exception. Guests enjoyed cocktails featuring Grant’s brands, as well as entertainment from Mr Hendricks (pictured above) and others. However, the evening starts on a more serious note with the introduction of the Report and its in-depth look … [Read more...]
Chipping Ongar’s King’s Head opens after £1m refurbishment
Oakman Inns & Restaurants’ expansion continues apace with the opening of their thirteenth bar and restaurant – The King’s Head in Chipping Ongar. The King’s Head, a listed Coaching Inn built in 1679, has been closed for over five years but has been fully renovated after a £1m investment and opened in Chipping Ongar’s High Street on 8th July. Apart from reverting to its … [Read more...]
National KP Day: Winterhalter donates to Springboard
The first National KP Day saw lots of chefs and their brigades getting involved in celebrating the work of the kitchen porter – and raising money for charity. June 22 was the day and Winterhalter, the warewashing specialist, offered to donate £1 to catering industry charity Springboard for every picture of a KP tweeted with the hashtag #kpday. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne … [Read more...]