In an effort to soften the blow of receiving gifts which weren’t on the Christmas list, Revolution Durham is inviting customers to trade in these presents for festive treats. Taking place on Thursday 27th December, customers can swap surplus gifts for a Christmas cocktail, hot drink or festive treat. The popular chain, which opened its Durham venue in November, has teamed … [Read more...]
The Green Dragon in Exelby reopens its doors following community group purchase
Residents of Exelby in Yorkshire have celebrated the reopening of their village pub this month after a local community group reached an agreement with Ei Publican Partnerships to buy The Green Dragon. New tenants Becci and Tom Baker opened the doors for the first time under community ownership on 1 December. Initially the pub will be drinks focused but plans are in place to … [Read more...]
Pubs to serve 10 million pints and 3 million dinners on Christmas Day, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that pubs will serve 10 million pints of beer and 3 million traditional dinners on Christmas Day. Across the festive period as a whole, the BBPA predicts that 40 million pints of beer will be sold in Britain’s pubs, a Christmas present for pubs worth £150 million. As popular venues for Christmas parties and … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes publication of first set of Pubs Code awards
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today welcomed the publication of the first set of Pubs Code awards by the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). The decision comes after the six pub companies covered by the code – Admiral Taverns, Ei group, Greene King, Marston's, Punch and Star Pubs & Bars – outlined and agreed to a framework whereby they would waiver … [Read more...]
Shake Your Future, 500 graduates from challenging backgrounds required
Shake Your Future was conceived with the aim of battling high unemployment among young adults under 25 in France. Bacardi-Martini sought out and worked with the education and bar training provider European Bartender School to address the ever-increasing demand for talented mixologists in France. Together they created a free 10-week training program ‘Shake Your Future’ and … [Read more...]