Soho’s iconic Roundhouse has undergone a full and fantastic £1m restoration and will reopen as Soho Residence, the premier bar, club and lounge space in London’s West End. Opening on November 28th with a capacity of 350 and spread across three floors at 83-85 Wardour Street, the magnificent Soho Residence is the most exciting and anticipated new venue Soho has seen in … [Read more...]
SBPA responds to new Scottish Government Alcohol Strategy
The SBPA (Scottish Beer & Pub Association) has today responded to the Scottish Government’s new alcohol strategy, titled ‘Alcohol Framework 2018: Preventing Harm - next steps on changing our relationship with alcohol’. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, said: “The SBPA and its members are committed to working with all … [Read more...]
Ei Group reports a great summer for pubs and another successful year
The UK’s largest pub operator, Ei Group has today announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2018. Commenting on the results, Simon Townsend, Chief Executive Officer said: “2018 has been a notable year for the Group, as the strategic plan we launched in 2015 has evolved and matured to the extent that our implementation of the strategy is now “business as … [Read more...]
Pubs see low or no alcohol beer becoming more popular with drinkers
A new study by Carlsberg UK, shows consumers across the UK believe that low or no alcohol beer is becoming more socially acceptable. The brewer behind a growing collection of low and no alcohol beers commissioned a study carried out by OnePoll, which delved into the drinking habits of 2,000 UK adults, with a particular focus on low or no alcohol beers. The study found 59% of … [Read more...]
BBPA ‘bitterly disappointed’ by low and no alcohol consultation outcome
Commenting on the announcement from the Department of Health that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no alcohol products, Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said: “It is bitterly disappointing that the Department of Health has missed this opportunity to give consumers greater clarity when it comes to the labelling … [Read more...]