This month sees the launch of Twizoo, an app that makes finding great places to eat and drink while out and about in London quicker, easier and more intuitive. Instead of forcing users to trawl through endless anonymous comments on desktop review sites, Twizoo harnesses the power of Twitter to show users what's nearby, what's hot or not, while also highlighting places with … [Read more...]
Kelburn’s Dark Moor is CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Scotland 2014
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has announced that the Kelburn Brewing Company's (of Barrhead, East Renfrewshire) Dark Moor has been awarded the title of 'Champion Beer of Scotland' for 2014 at the Scottish Real Ale Festival, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, New Market Road, Edinburgh. The Festival runs from today until Sunday (July 13th). Dark Moor, a 4.5% ABV Old Ale, is … [Read more...]
National Afternoon Tea Week, 11-17 August 2014
In 1840 Anne, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started requesting tea, bread and cake at 4pm to stave off hunger until dinner, and soon after afternoon tea became a much-loved, quintessentially British tradition. National Afternoon Tea Week celebrates this great heritage with a week of activities, themed menus and offers in hotels, restaurants and tearooms across the UK in … [Read more...]
Greene King wins premium site at Euston
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, will launch its first station pub as part of the Euston Station Balcony Development scheme. The contract, won through competitive tender, was awarded to Greene King by Network Rail Property and will run for nine years. Investing a seven figure sum, Greene King plans to create a unique pub experience for visitors to the … [Read more...]
BBPA manifesto sets out top priorities for beer and pub sector
The British Beer & Pub Association has set out its priorities for a thriving beer and pub sector up to 2020, with the publication of a manifesto. The BBPA’s calls for lower taxes, policies to promote growth and support for partnership and self-regulation, will be used to make the case for beer and pubs to politicians from all parties in the run-up to the General Election … [Read more...]