London Cru is central London’s first winery. With state of the art equipment and only the best grapes sourced from European vineyards, London Cru is the first opportunity Londoners have had to get directly involved in the winemaking process. Winemaker Gavin oversees everything from grape deliveries through to processing, fermenting, ageing and bottling. Grapes come from … [Read more...]
The Betjeman Arms: delivering on many levels
H&C News recently wrote approvingly of the re-opening of The Betjeman Arms at St Pancras by Geronimo Inns (see article link below). Situated in Grade I listed St. Pancras International Station, and after an extensive renovation, the pub now features a much larger and more sumptuous bar (pictured below). We also mentioned that a new menu provides for good food in the … [Read more...]
Tulse Hill Hotel transforms
This November sees the launch of South London landmark The Tulse Hill Hotel (150 Norwood Road, SE24 9AY), housed in a beautiful early Victorian period building that dates back to 1840 when it was originally the Tulse Hill Tavern. The boutique hotel will boast nine unique and beautifully appointed bedrooms as well as a restaurant, private dining room seating up to 14 people, … [Read more...]
Fairtrade turns 20 as UK sales exceed £1.7 billion
Twenty years ago, the FAIRTRADE Mark appeared on just three products: Green & Black’s Maya Gold chocolate, Cafedirect medium roast coffee, and Clipper tea. Today, the FAIRTRADE Mark is the most widely-known ethical label in the world and UK shoppers can now choose from over 4,500 Fairtrade products including tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, sugar, cotton, gold … [Read more...]
Business Rates – multiplier needs to be frozen now
With today’s RPI inflation figures pointing to a £15 million rise in the business rates bill for community pubs, the British Beer & Pub Association has called for a freeze in the business rates multiplier in the Autumn Statement, to safeguard the future of many much loved locals. The businesses rates multiplier is used to calculate rates increases, each year, and is … [Read more...]