Drake & Morgan – with a string of seven successful bars and restaurants throughout London – has announced the opening of The Refinery in Regent's Place this spring. A return to the name of Drake & Morgan's first-ever opening, The Refinery on Bankside, the new launch will be spread across one floor amidst the offices of Regent's Place, complete with bar, restaurant, … [Read more...]
Pint Shop seeks £2million investment for growth
Pint Shop, the award-winning Cambridge-based concept specialising in British meat and beer, is seeking £2million investment from leading hospitality figures as it looks to expand to a second site in London. £600k raised in a day Richard Holmes and Benny Peverelli, co-owners of Pint Shop, originally approached their existing investors, raising over £600,000 in just one … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Design Awards 2015 call for entries
Casual Dining, the award winning trade event for the UK’s flourishing casual dining sector, is now accepting submissions for its prestigious 2015 Design Awards. Reflecting the importance of design to successful casual dining operators – from conveying brand identity to creating ambiance and attracting/retaining custom – the awards will enjoy a prominent showcase at Casual … [Read more...]
Social Media RoundTable 2
H&C News’ first RoundTable was attended by delegates from pub groups, hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, and demonstrated that hospitality businesses are meeting some of the challenges of using social media. Our next event is setting out to benchmark how extensively social media is being used, through what channels, which ones work best for specific hospitality and … [Read more...]
C&C Group not to proceed with offer for Spirit
C&C Group plc, the manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider and beer, has announced that it does not intend to proceed with an offer for Spirit Pub Company plc as a combination with Spirit no longer meets the Group's risk adjusted return criteria. This leaves Greene King’s agreed offer for Spirit Pub Company free to proceed, with completion of the deal … [Read more...]