Marston's has released its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 5 April 2014 with Ralph Findlay, Chief Executive, commenting: "The first half year was good and current trading is strong. We are creating a higher quality pub estate which is delivering positive trading momentum and meets the expectations of today's customers. We opened 11 new pub-restaurants in the first … [Read more...]
The 2014 VisitEngland Awards winners
This year, there are a total of 18 categories covering tourist, event and hospitality providers of all sizes and types. Below we list some of the hospitality category winners – for the full list of all categories and winners, click on the VisitEngland link at the foot. Large Hotel of the Year Gold Burleigh Court Loughborough, Leicestershire Silver hope street … [Read more...]
St Austell Brewery acquires The Port Gaverne Hotel
Acting on behalf of vendors Graham and Annabelle Sylvester, specialist property adviser Christie + Co has sold The Port Gaverne Hotel to St Austell Brewery. The property occupies a picturesque location only yards from the beach in the secluded cove of Port Gaverne, a short distance east of the neighbouring fishing village of Port Isaac, famed as the location for the filming … [Read more...]
UK beer that fights prostate cancer wins international beer award
Aurelio, a new UK craft beer created to help fund the battle against prostate cancer, has been awarded the top prize at the International Beer Awards in Italy. Aurelio, which gives all profits to Prostate Cancer UK and is the first beer from the brewing firm Two Fingers Brewing Co., was awarded Best Craft Beer Innovation at the awards ceremony and, appropriately but by … [Read more...]
Iconic Lancaster bar re-born
Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Eric Ollerenshaw gave the Study Room top marks when he officially opened the Lancaster bar following a £450,000 investment. The Study Room opened on 25 April after a major joint investment of £450,000 between Punch Taverns and Mick Horan, Managing Director of Strawberry Enterprise Ltd. The Study Room site, which stood empty for two years, has … [Read more...]