A choice of the latest in craft beers, super-fast broadband and interactive digital entertainment amid a host of student friendly offers are set to transform the former Varsity on Saddler Street, Durham as it emerges from a £260,000 refurbishment. The historic pub, situated on the World Heritage route close to Durham Castle and Cathedral, is geared for eating, drinking, … [Read more...]
Urban Leisure Group opens Ask For Janice
Urban Leisure Group has opened its seventh site: the two-floor all day restaurant and bar Ask For Janice (formerly Kench and Bibsey), which is located on 50-52 Long Lane overlooking London’s Smithfield Market. The 2100 square ft site comprises a basement bar for 40 covers and a double-fronted ground floor for 75 covers with a mix of classroom and industrial décor, reclaimed … [Read more...]
Maggie’s to serve for Queen’s Club Members
This summer season’s clear winner looks set to be the Maggie’s Enclosure at the internationally renowned Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club. The team behind the 1980s-inspired Chelsea nightclub will create the ultimate retro player’s lounge complete with ping pong table, 80s arcade games, oversized wooden rackets and ball shaped bean bags and bespoke Tanqueray No. TEN … [Read more...]
Renaissance Pubs opens Latchmere, Battersea
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Renaissance Pubs have officially opened their latest venue, The Latchmere Public House and Garden in Battersea. The seventh in their portfolio of exclusively South London pubs which includes The Avalon, The Abbeville and The Stonhouse in Clapham, The Rosendale in West Dulwich, The Tommyfield in Kennington Cross and The Bolingbroke, also … [Read more...]
Return to food volume growth in first half for M&B
M&B has reported for the half year to 12 April 2014 with like for like sales growth of 1.1%, total revenue up 2.5%. Numis Securities takes a positive overall view, commenting that ‘The company is under-performing its peers, but is gradually turning around (LFL volumes are now flat, having been down over 5% in H1 2013)’ and ‘Operational progress appears slow, but with net … [Read more...]