Arc Inspirations, the fast-growing bar operator of leading brands including Manahatta, Banyan Bar & Kitchen and The Box, has announced plans to open a Manahatta in Newcastle on Collingwood Street. The news, which comes a week after it announced its first site in Newcastle, a Banyan Bar & Kitchen site on Blackett Street, graphically illustrates the company’s strategy … [Read more...]
Over 3,700 pubs could close unless the Chancellor extends business rates relief, states new BBPA report
Substantial risk of closure threatens almost 4,000 pubs if the Chancellor does not extend the £1,000 sector relief rate for pubs, according to a new report commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). Even if just one fifth of those pubs at risk were to close, it would equate to an additional 750 pubs closing on top of the current three pubs a day … [Read more...]
New permanent Sake-pairing bar launched in Soho
Earlier this week on Monday evening, Sakenoteca by Sake & Beyond launched with a VIP opening party that hosted Japanese dignitaries and business-people alongside UK chefs, press and bloggers. Sake & Beyond is a new company that will bring many sake concept-bars and experiences to the UK, the first of which is Sakenoteca. The authentic bar launched in its … [Read more...]
Camerons & Toast announce collaboration beer
Camerons Brewery are delighted to announce that their collaboration beer with Toast Ale will be launched next month. Stottie, which is a 5% Dunkel Hefeweizen beer, will be served on tap across the pubs’ managed group from the 16th November. Camerons has replaced 1/3rd of the beer’s normal malt bill with surplus bread which would have otherwise been destroyed. This has been … [Read more...]
Redemption Bar to launch third site in Seven Dials
World’s healthiest bar & restaurant brand to open in seven dials this december. Redemption Bar co-founders, Catherine Salway and Andrea Waters will be launching their third London site this December. The double-sided bar and restaurant will be located in Neal’s Yard and Shorts Gardens at Seven Dials, in the heart of Covent Garden. The new site comes as a result of their … [Read more...]