Golden Ale - the tipple that is arguably creating the biggest stir in the beer industry since the arrival of lager in the mid-1960s. In the last few years golden ale has not only become the UK’s fastest growing beer variety but has been instrumental in helping change the beer tastes of the nation and convert lager drinkers to ale. The latest stats reveal that demand for … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers making gradual operational progress
After a site visit to Hertfordshire to look at Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery and Premium Country Dining (PCD), Douglas Jack of Numis takes a positive view of Mitchells & Butlers (Add, TP: 500p) stating that, whilst competition for new sites has increased, the company is making progress operationally. This and easy comparatives bodes well in relation to H2 trading and … [Read more...]
NY-LON lounge bar to open at The O2
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines, the official airline partners of The O2, will bring the renowned hospitality they offer at 30,000 feet to the U.K.’s most exciting entertainment venue this summer, with the launch of NY-LON Lounge Bar. Honouring the airlines’ important New York – London route, the aviation-themed lounge bar will combine the best of both brands to deliver … [Read more...]
Keith Knowles to become Chairman of Yummy Pub Co.
Keith Knowles, CEO of pan-european hostel and bar company Beds and Bars is to join the team at Yummy Pub Co as chairman. Working alongside Managing Director Anthony Pendler, Jason Rowlands and Tim Foster, Keith will work to identify opportunities for growth and product enhancement. Keith commented: "I've been a friend to and a fan of Anthony and the Yummy Pub Co for a long … [Read more...]
2015 Licensees of the Year
Husband and wife team, Keith and Diane Marsden from The Prince of Wales in Birmingham, have been named as the 2015 Licensees of the Year. 2015 is the 30th Licensee of the Year Award, which this year was sponsored by BT Sport. The award recognises the country’s top performing licensee with a passion for the trade and is known as the industry’s most coveted award, with … [Read more...]