The Cornwall Project has secured its first public house after Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – secured a new letting on the historic Newman Arms in Fitzrovia on behalf of Shaftesbury PLC, following its recent acquisition of the property. Building on the success of their two kitchens at the Adam and Eve in Homerton and The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington, Matt … [Read more...]
Last orders for traditional pubs in NW?
Traditional pubs are suffering an identity crisis, with more than a third of North West establishments struggling for survival, according to the insolvency trade body R3. Figures produced by R3 show that 37% of pubs in the region – 729 businesses – are considered at higher than normal risk of failure over the next 12 months. The figures were compiled using credit ratings … [Read more...]
Easter delivers sales boost for restaurant and pub groups
It was an Easter break to celebrate for Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups with collective like-for-like sales up 5.1% on 2014’s four-day holiday weekend, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker figures. However, the strong Easter performance followed a weaker March, when trading was marginally down on last year. Like-for-like sales in March, across the 30 … [Read more...]
All Change At The Albany
Located on Great Portland Street a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park and Marylebone, The Albany has always been a popular choice for local office workers and passing tourists alike. Throwing open its doors after a thorough refit, the new-look pub has a smartened-up interior, revamped food offer and innovatively stocked cellar – plus ‘The Other Place’, the pub's brand new … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor launches Apple Watch App
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of the TripAdvisor Apple Watch app, available now on the App Store. The app, with features designed specifically for the new Apple Watch, provides access to TripAdvisor traveller reviews, ratings and photos of hotels, restaurants and attractions. “Glances” The Apple Watch includes a new feature called “Glances”, which allows users to … [Read more...]