Mitchells & Butler has reported Full Year Results for the 52 weeks ended 27 September 2014, with Alistair Darby, Chief Executive, commenting: "In the last year we have made significant progress, investing in the business for future growth. We completed the acquisition of Orchid, accelerated remodel and expansionary capex and have made a substantial investment in our … [Read more...]

The search is on for an outstanding licensee to represent the industry, as the BII Licensee of the Year Award 2015 is officially launched today 24 November. This will be the 30th year that the BII has celebrated excellence in the licensed hospitality industry through this prestigious award.  With a four stage judging process, this is the most rigorously judged and longest … [Read more...]

A leading North West architecture and interior design practice has revealed its creative direction of a new Manchester-based bar and kitchen, The Crafty Pig. Assigned by Enterprise Inns, DV8 Designs was responsible for the quirky overhaul of the Northern Quarter’s newest addition, with MD Lee Birchall and his team at DV8 carrying out a series of architectural and interior … [Read more...]

Spirit-based drinks provide excellent sales opportunities for UK pubs and bars—but more can be done to convert consumers into the category. Those are among the messages from new and exclusive research into the sector by market consultants CGA Strategy. It finds that spirit drinkers are mainstays of out-of-home drinking, with 86% of them going out more than once a … [Read more...]

The countdown to Chip Week 2015 is now underway. The seven day chip-fest will run from 16-22 February and is the perfect platform to raise awareness of the quality chip dishes in the catering sector. The annual campaign, now in its 24th year, provides independent pubs, restaurants and foodservice outlets with the opportunity to drive sales and profitability from their potato … [Read more...]