“rhubarb” – known for its highly creative approach to fine dining and creating exquisite events for everything from Relais & Châteaux Dîner Des Grand Chefs through to Elton John’s White Tie & Tiara Ball – will be launching Sky Garden at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street in early December. Unique destination With two restaurants, a café/bar and four dedicated events … [Read more...]
WSTA reports champagne sales rising with the economy
Sparkling wine and champagne sales are both up in the latest, new-look market report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). The latest report covers the first full 12 week trading period since the March Budget when the Chancellor scrapped the Alcohol Duty Escalator, froze spirits duty and cut beer duty. Whilst the report has revealed a fall in sales of wine and … [Read more...]
Deloitte appointed administrator to Rileys Sports Bars
Rob Harding and Ian Wormleighton of Deloitte, the business advisory firm, have been appointed administrators of Rileys Sports Bars Limited (“Rileys” or the “Company”), the operator of multi-leisure sports venues, specialising in snooker and pool as well as offering darts, bingo and screen sports. The administrators will continue to trade Rileys whilst they investigate options … [Read more...]
ALMR throws weight behind business rates campaign
The ALMR has reinforced its campaign for business rates reform, bringing together leading hospitality businesses to urge all political parties to commit to root and branch reform. The ALMR is one of over 100 businesses from a cross-section of UK industry, including hospitality brands, who are co-signatories to a full page open letter in today’s Daily Telegraph, calling for … [Read more...]
The Alchemist to bring a Midas touch to the City
A glint of gold has appeared amongst the charcoal and black suits of the City, with the arrival of The Alchemist restaurant and bar in the newly-developed No. 6 Bevis Marks building, adjacent to The Gherkin. The Drinks In this modern incarnation, The Alchemist will eschew the pursuit of turning base metals to gold and focus on transforming cocktails from … [Read more...]