A brand-new training facility, The Academy was launched this week following a significant investment by independent pub company Punch and supported by industry brand owners. Based in their support centre in Burton Upon Trent, the industry leading training and development centre features a food development kitchen, The Academy Kitchen and a fully kitted bar and training cellar, … [Read more...]
Weatherspoon announces a new £2million pub and 145 new jobs
JD Wetherspoon has announced today the opening of its newest pub, The Barrel Vault in St Pancras International, on Monday, October 1, with the creation of 145 new jobs. The company has spent £2million developing the outlet, at the iconic London railway station, with an entrance from within the station and a terrace on Pancras Road. The Wetherspoon pub, which will be called … [Read more...]
World’s first rum re-distillation process – The Spiced Dry Rum Club launches
A spectacular and exciting secret is tucked away above Laki Kane's tropical escape bar, in the heart of N1. After months of development and refining, the Spiced Dry Rum Club will open its doors for its first official rum experience commencing Friday 12th October. The Spiced Dry Rum Club provides a truly unique rum re-distillation experience by utilising techniques that have not … [Read more...]
Defibrillator donation to the Old Yardleians Rugby Club
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has donated a defibrillator unit from Cardiac Science to the Old Yardleians Rugby Club, Tilehouse Lane, with the aim of potentially saving the lives of those suffering from heart problems whilst at the club. Tristram Oliver, Committee Member at Old Yardleians Rugby Club, said: “The rugby club is extremely grateful for Ei Group’s … [Read more...]
The Brink unveils jezza-inspired mocktail for visiting corbynistas
The Brink has launched three new Labour Party mocktails, including a Jezza Colada, just in time to welcome the Party’s Annual Conference to Liverpool. Available from Sunday, 23 September to Wednesday, 26 September, its trio of alcohol-free tipples also includes a Keir Royale, named after the first Labour leader Keir Hardie. The dry bar on Parr Street - just minutes’ … [Read more...]