Fuller’s, the London brewer and premium pub company, will be releasing a third phase of its Made of London marketing activity to support its leading beer brand, London Pride. The next wave will start on April 22, 2014, and is part of a £3m campaign. The campaign As well as advertisements in titles such as Metro, Evening Standard and Time Out, the initiative will also see … [Read more...]
Coal Grill and Bar secures backing for expansion
Coal Grill and Bar (t/a Charterhouse Leisure Ltd) has secured additional growth funding from Beringea, which manages the Proven Venture Capital Trusts, and venture capital investors Octopus Investments, along with bank finance, to commence its next phase of expansion. 6 new restaurants per year for next 3 years With six high volume casual dining restaurants already … [Read more...]
Black Bull Hotel, Lauder, Berwickshire on market
The Black Bull Hotel, in the heart of the historic Border town of Lauder, has been put on the market, with selling agent Colliers International looking for a quick sale. Prominently located on the main A68 Edinburgh to Newcastle road, the former coaching inn traces its origins back to the late 18th century. More recently, the hotel has been refurbished to provide stylish … [Read more...]
Michael Ball announces Olivia McShane winner of Archer Street’s Got Talent
Last night was the Final of Archer Street’s Got Talent with West End veteran Michael Ball joining the judging panel to share his years of wisdom with each of the contestants. Guests gathered around the stage downstairs at Archer Street Bar in Soho ready to hear the eight finalists battle it out with 20 year old Olivia McShane taking the crown and winning the coveted title as … [Read more...]
Pub and restaurant groups enjoy 4.6% March sales surge
Britain’s pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 4.6% in March against the same month last year, according to latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Total sales, including the impact of new openings, were up 7.1% on this time last year. The results mark 12 consecutive months of positive growth for the sector. Better weather “Much … [Read more...]