The Saracen’s Head has now re-opened after a major refurbishment which has included restoring the basement as a bar. The design is very informal with a touch of pop art and has created relaxing areas to enjoy the selection of craft and world beers, local artisan ales and an amazing selection of ‘small batch’ botanical gins. The menu includes a variety of pub classics with a … [Read more...]
BrewDog profits up 69% – you ain’t seen nothing yet!
BrewDog, has announced its sixth consecutive year of record growth, having increased its annual turnover by a whopping 64 per cent to over £29.6 million in 2014, compared with £18 million in 2013. The maverick brewery also increased its annual profit by 69 per cent from £2.9 million in 2013 to £4.9 million last year. In 2014 BrewDog launched a total of 12 new bars, taking … [Read more...]
Somersby Cider builds on 115% growth with £7m campaign
Carlsberg UK has welcomed the start of British Summer Time with the launch of a national campaign for Somersby Cider that will see the leading beer and beverage business invest £7m media spend behind the brand across TV, digital, social, radio and at summer festivals. The new campaign looks to build on 115% year-on-year on-trade volume growth for Somersby Original, which has … [Read more...]
BURGER KING springs the changes
On 8 April, BURGER KING will be introducing ‘Party in the Park’, a new menu offering for participating restaurants across the UK. The line-up boasts a combination of new and past favourite burgers, sides and drinks, including the hotly anticipated Chicken Fries. After fans demanded its return, the popular Mushroom Swiss Steakhouse is back: the combination of a flame-grilled … [Read more...]
Pilsner Urquell tank beer drives footfall
Pilsner Urquell, the original Pilsner and still brewed the original way, is proving that consumers are looking for authenticity and differentiation in the beers they drink as fresh, unpasteurised Tankovna Beer drives a 28% increase in footfall and trial to leading London pubs and on-premise outlets. Striking copper tanks Reinvigorating pub culture in the UK and showcasing … [Read more...]