Daniel Thwaites has secured the purchase of a site to house a new brewery, head office and visitor centre, and will be looking to secure planning consent over the coming months to start a build programme early in 2015. Relocating the business Richard Bailey, CEO of Daniel Thwaites said: “This is a tremendously exciting day for us, to be able to share where we plan to … [Read more...]
The Cyclist Refreshment Room opens in Brighton station
Opening on 25 June 2014, The Cyclist Refreshment Room is a new all-day dining concept, offering delicious uncomplicated food to travellers and Brightonians in the unique setting of the train station. Bringing back the ‘refreshment room’ The Cyclist Refreshment Room brought to you by Greenwell & Tipple, a family run business, moves away from the pub cliché and brings … [Read more...]
E-cigarettes: St Austell applies restrictions on use
St Austell Brewery has joined J D Weatherspoon, Fuller’s and others in responding to customer concerns and not allowing e-cigarettes inside its pubs and inns. James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery said: “We decided to ban the use of e-cigarettes in the 25 pubs and inns we directly manage primarily to support our staff in running successful and enjoyable … [Read more...]
Country living at The Windmill in Clapham
The Windmill, the iconic pub on the edge of Clapham Common, has a new look this summer. Now with 42 beautiful boutique bedrooms and surrounded by swathes of tranquil green space, it is the go-to destination for city dwellers, business executives and tourists looking for the best of both worlds. The Bedrooms As well as an extensive makeover, an additional 13 bedrooms have … [Read more...]
Swapping the #friendsie for the #selfie
If 2013 was the year of the #selfie, then 2014 is set to be the year of the #friendsie, according to leading cider brand, Somersby. A new marketing campaign that kicks off in 20 countries is designed to demonstrate how a friendsie (a social version of a selfie), coupled with a Somersby, incites a feeling of togetherness and sharing. The campaign features a TV commercial … [Read more...]