A pub which inspired the famous marching song of the First World War, “It’s a long way to Tipperary”, is on the market. The Tipperary Inn in Honiley, near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, has its place in history as the pub where the song was written by Harry Williams and Jack Judge. Mr Williams’ parents were publicans who ran The Plough Inn, where the song was written. He … [Read more...]
Casual Dining gets crafty with new Drinks Innovation Theatre tastings
Pub, bar and restaurant buyers looking to refresh their drinks menus are set to enjoy a tastings extravaganza at next week’s Casual Dining show, which opens at the Business Design Centre, in London, on 25-26 February. See and sample Thanks to 140% increase in exhibitors offering alcoholic beverages for 2015, on-trade buyers will be able to see and sample the show’s … [Read more...]
ETM introduces Brunch Bingo at The Well, Clerkenwell
Combining good food and old fashioned fun, The Well’s inaugural Brunch Bingo will ‘knock at the door’ on Saturday 7 March for a lazy morning of retro bingo, brunch and cocktails. Kicking off at ‘legs’ 11am until ‘Kelly’s Eye’ 1pm, bingo cards cost £2 each on arrival, with two games each lasting 45 minutes, played over two hours, with plenty of prizes up for … [Read more...]
The Woodstock Kushiyaki Bar arrives at Oxford Street
The Woodstock Kushiyaki Bar is due to open its doors in early March 2015, bringing the first authentic Japanese Izakaya to the capital. Located adjacent to Oxford Street, the bar will serve an extensive Japanese led drinks menu and freshly grilled Kushiyaki skewers, in a relaxed environment. The concept is based on the pubs and bars found in Japan, acting as a ‘pit-stop’ for a … [Read more...]
BBPA, BII and Perceptions Group tackle Chef shortage
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have been working together on behalf of their members to find solutions to tackle the growing concern of chef shortage issues that operators face as the growth in eating out continues to rise – and to highlight the huge opportunities for young people in the sector. “With the eating … [Read more...]