As the 13 December deadline to comply with the new EU Food Information Regulation (FIR) gets nearer, the Institute of Hospitality has produced a ‘FIR Toolbox’ aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Print and use The Institute’s FIR Toolbox contains useful templates that operators can print off and use as part of their everyday operations in order to comply … [Read more...]
Discover Bristology at The Bristologist
The Bristologist arrives on Bristol’s buzzing food and drink scene on 10 November, promising guests a unique experience with food inspired cocktails, an innovative menu, and a sense of theatre and fun not seen anywhere else in the city. The kitchen is headed up by Darren Farquharson who will be cooking up a vibrant “slates and plates” menu of small plates to delight … [Read more...]
St Mary’s: from hospital to Inn
Opened on 1 November 2014, St Mary’s Inn is located on the site of what was formerly St Mary’s hospital, 2 miles west of Stannington village in Northumberland. With a £1.5m investment creating 40 new jobs, the pub – which is part of the Jesmond Dene House family - is housed in what used to be the administration building of the hospital and will be the central focus of a new … [Read more...]
Greene King wins Spirit
The Boards of Greene King and Spirit have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended offer by Greene King to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Spirit. The Spirit Directors intend unanimously to recommend that Spirit Shareholders vote in favour of the offer. Creating the UK’s leading pub group Commenting on … [Read more...]
New Inventive Bar Company appoints Beth Mcdonald
The New Inventive Bar Company, the national premium bar operator, has appointed Beth McDonald as its Director of Marketing & Communications, with responsibility for further capitalising on the leading market position enjoyed by its two national brands, Revolution and Revoluciòn De Cuba. McDonald’s remit will see her utilise creative, cutting edge marketing techniques and … [Read more...]