Entrepreneur Richard Wynne, founder of iconic Shoreditch cocktail bar Callooh Callay, and sister-bar Little Bat in islington, has announced the appointment of Sarah McAnulty and Jon Everid to the senior board of Lounge & Liquor Hospitality Group - the parent company covering both bars and Wynne's bar consultancy. McAnulty, originally from New Zealand, totals eight … [Read more...]
Stonegate pubs gift 200 toys for kids in need
Two hundred Stonegate Pub Company managers plan to put a smile on the face of many children this Christmas having donated 200 gifts to the Toy Project, a charity that supports families and less advantaged children around the country. This follows the £320,000 the group raised for UK charities as part of their Accelerator career development programme, where each candidate … [Read more...]
New owners for Manchester bar group, Black Dog Group
Manchester-based Black Dog Ballroom bar group has been brought by TwentyTwentyTwo bar owner, Andy Haygarth, and current Black Dog Area Manager, Matt Robson. Established in 2009 with their first venue in the thriving Northern Quarter, Black Dog Ballroom quickly cemented its place as a stalwart of the area offering a Manhattan vibe coupled with an extensive drink selection. … [Read more...]
BBPA comments on inflation hitting six-month high
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today commented on UK inflation rates rising to the highest level in six months, with RPI and CPI rising to 3.5% and 2.7% in August respectively. Commenting on the rise of inflation, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said: “This significant rise in inflation is worrying news for pubs and brewers alike. Beer duty is linked … [Read more...]
UKHospitality reacts PCA agreement
UKHospitality has welcomed the announcement that the Pubs Code Adjudicator has agreed on principles for the publication of pubs code arbitration decisions. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “have been working hard with pub companies, pressing for this, so we are pleased to see progress, with all of the pub companies covered by the code agreeing to a common … [Read more...]