The pub sector continues to show positive signs of recovery, with 34% of buyers new to the sector, says specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Renewed interest in the trade has been created through the rise in the residential housing market and general signs of economic recovery, with many buyers relocating from London and the surrounding boroughs looking for change of … [Read more...]
CAMRA appoints Tim Page as new Chief Executive
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has announced Tim Page as its new Chief Executive, starting work at the not-for-profit organisation on 3 November. Mr Page brings a wealth of experience from the charitable sector, having previously held positions as Chief Executive of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) and former National Director of homeless charity Emmaus UK. "I am … [Read more...]
Warwick Davis leads celebrations for Britain’s Biggest Pub Tour
It’s travelled 5,555 miles, visited 614 pubs and taken 124 days but now Britain’s Biggest Pub Tour (BBPT) has closed as it arrived in London last Friday. The biggest ever charity challenge taken on by pubs in the UK, Britain’s Biggest Pub Tour had already raised £275,000 for Variety, the Children’s Charity, when it arrived at its final stop, The Slug and Lettuce at Tower … [Read more...]
First UK site for New Orleans concept, Ninth Ward
Shelley Sandzer, the leisure property specialist agency, has secured the debut London site for the New York based independent bar and restaurant operator, The Church Group which will enter the London market with their existing New Orleans concept, Ninth Ward. Ninth Ward London will be opening at 99-101 Farringdon Road in early 2015, trading from a split-level ground floor … [Read more...]
BrewDog openings proceed at pace
Latest news from BrewDog shows it maintaining its hectic pace on bar openings and new beer offerings. Next BrewDog opening will be in mid-late October in Liverpool, at 1 Manolis Yard on Colquit Street – no fewer than ‘30 draft lines, 2 gnarly old shipping containers converted into beer cellars and a weird outside-inside-outside thing that we love without really … [Read more...]