Both Wetherspoon and Vapiano have been quick to celebrate success in gaining recognition for the quality and standards of their toilets – rightly recognising the importance that their customers place on this aspect of hospitality – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2014. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provision across the … [Read more...]
Lower drink drive limit for Scotland
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has introduced an order in Parliament which will mean that, subject to approval, a reduced drink-drive limit will come into effect on 5 December 2014, in time for the Christmas period. Under the plans, Scotland’s blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg in every 100 ml of blood, to 50 mg in every 100 ml of blood, bringing … [Read more...]
Beer expert makes special appearance in St Austell
One of the country’s leading beer experts will be making a special appearance at this year’s Celtic Beer Festival, held at St Austell Brewery. Roger Protz is one of the best known names in the world of beer, and as well as writing more than 20 books on the subject he has edited 20 editions of the Good Beer Guide and contributed to publications including the Guardian, the … [Read more...]
Repeat performance for Brakspear Jazz & Blues Festival
Twenty Brakspear pubs have signed up to take part in the company’s second annual Jazz & Blues Festival, running next month. Each participating pub will host at least one jazz or blues performance during the Festival, taking place from 7-16 November. With more than 30 gigs in total, the Festival will showcase a diverse range of music from trad jazz and R&B covers to … [Read more...]
Bringing industrial feel to a modern Manchester bar
The bar area, as the central hub, was designed to completely define the space. Kevin Lomax, owner of bespoke furniture designers Lomax Interiors (see link below), was commissioned to create a handmade solution using the most humble of reclaimed materials. Using the simplest of surplus materials, Kevin designed and manufactured a bar which would combine sustainability with … [Read more...]