Experienced local publican Gemma Burwood is fulfilling her growing ambitions by taking on her second site in the city with Ei Publican Partnerships. Having revived the fortunes of struggling sites for some of the UK’s leading brewers and pub companies as a turnaround specialist, Gemma has added The Chestnut Tree in Norwich to a two-pub portfolio that she has big plans to … [Read more...]
Idris Elba collaborates in new bar at the Waldorf Hilton, London with Aston Martin
A new cocktail bar and live music venue, The Parrot was launched last Friday within the Waldorf Hilton, London. The Parrott was opened in collaboration with actor, DJ and producer Idris Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky Caulfield. Visitors to the 60 seater bar can expect a whole host of A-List surprises, from a hidden cocktail menu to regular, unannounced … [Read more...]
The New Inn Graces Chapel-En-Le-Frith with a brand-new look
The New Inn pub, situated in Chapel-En-Le-Frith, has whisked up a striking new look following a substantial investment of over £100k from licensee Nicola Bremner and Stockport based brewers, Robinsons Brewery. The 4-week refurbishment was carried out internally and externally, to bring a new lease of life back to the popular country pub. The New Inn sits close to Lyme … [Read more...]
Grays & Feather London’s first global sparkling wine bar launches in Covent Garden
Grays & Feather, a new boutique sparkling wine bar and wine merchant, has now opened its doors in the midst of Covent Garden on Wellington Street. The first of its kind, the concept specialises in sparkling wines from around the world offering guests exploration, education and, most importantly, the enjoyment of bubbly, without breaking the bank! With a huge library of … [Read more...]
World’s best bars fly in to takeover rotunda, Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square
This November, Harry Nikolaou, head bartender of Rotunda will welcome three of the world’s best mixologists to join him at the Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square. Bartenders from Singapore’s famed Manhattan Bar, Paradiso in Barcelona and Rotterdam’s infamous Dr. Rotterdam will celebrate their host’s former incarnation as the centre of the Port of London Authority. Each … [Read more...]