The Harp has played sweet music to Fuller’s in a deal where the brewer has bought the famous real ale freehold pub in Covent Garden from legendary licensee Bridget “Binnie” Walsh. Licensed leisure specialists AG&G acted for her – for the second time. “We have used the pub as our local for many years and have got to know Binnie during this time,” says AG&G director … [Read more...]
FreeFrom Eating Out Awards add new category
Launched to coincide with the new food service allergen declaration regulations coming into force in December, the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards aim to celebrate excellence in gluten-free and dairy-free food and in general allergen awareness in the food service sector. The new category is designed for large and small caterers providing Corporate Hospitality, wherever it may … [Read more...]
Young’s expands hotel portfolio to nineteen
Young’s has acquired two new properties: the Fox & Anchor in Smithfield Market and The Lamb in Hindon, Wiltshire. This forms part of Young’s ongoing strategy to grow its hotel portfolio. The Fox & Anchor, a traditional iconic London pub, offers six boutique bedrooms and fits perfectly into the Young’s estate, whilst The Lamb is an ideal country retreat, already a … [Read more...]
Drive sales this Red Tractor Week
With planning well underway for this year’s Red Tractor Week (15 – 21 September), Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) is urging licensees not to miss out on the opportunity to make the most of the high profile awareness campaign and promote their own quality assurance credentials. Fronted by farmer, musician and food writer, Alex James, consumer PR activity will primarily target … [Read more...]
London’s first all day Creole bar and kitchen
Bayou on Inverness Street, Camden, is an all-day Creole bar and kitchen celebrating the very best of Southern American food, drink and music culture. Opened in June,Bayou offers a unique drinking and dining experience inspired by Bayou country, closely associated with Creole culture native to the Gulf Coast. The food at Bayou is best described as “Creole Bayou” – an exciting … [Read more...]