The award-winning cocktail bar Scout, by internationally renowned bartender and consultant Matt Whiley (aka Talented Mr Fox), will be relocating from its Great Eastern Street location in Shoreditch this September and re-opening at a new site in Hackney. The ground floor bar will replicate Scout, whilst the basement will see the launch of a second venue Gold Tooth, which will be … [Read more...]
East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint – Brewhouse & Kitchen comments on the luxury brewing market
As news broke this week of an East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint of beer, many are questioning if the craft beer market has gone too far. Simon Bunn, Co-Founder of Brewhouse & Kitchen, believes that this news represents a diversification of brewing and a step in the right direction. Simon Bunn: “While many may see a pint of beer for £22.50 as an excessive … [Read more...]
Park View pub is to be renamed the Kilby Tavern, after Burnley FC Chairman
Star Pubs & Bars today announced that the Park View pub in Higgin Street, opposite Burnley Football Club, is to be renamed The Kilby Tavern, after Barry Kilby, the club’s former chairman, now vice chairman. The renaming of the pub is part of a planned major £350,000 refurbishment of the Park View, which has been closed since the beginning of the year. It will see the … [Read more...]
SBPA comments on new food and drink tourism plan published by Scottish Government
Commenting on the publication of, ‘A taste of Scotland’ - a new plan to develop food and drink tourism in Scotland by the Scottish Government, Brigid Simmonds OBE, CEO of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, commented: “This is welcome news for our industry and we look forward to working with stakeholders across Scotland to achieve these ambitious targets for growth. A … [Read more...]
TRG Concessions announces Hawker Bar opening at London Luton Airport
TRG, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations across the UK, has opened a new concept called Hawker Bar at London Luton Airport (LLA) as part of the airport’s £160 million redevelopment programme. Hawker bar extends across 3,200sq ft and with seating for 134. The bar is named after the infamous Hawker planes that flew from Luton’s airfields during … [Read more...]