Hammerson has signed TGI Friday’s and Cosmo as the latest restaurants to join its £20 million leisure extension of Silverburn, its flagship regional out-of-town shopping centre in Glasgow. TGI Friday’s is to open a 634m² restaurant alongside Cosmo’s 922m² pan-Asian restaurant. Both will join the new leisure extension and complement the 14-screen Cineworld cinema. They will … [Read more...]
TCG launches ‘waiter in your pocket’ app
Managed pub and bar group TCG is launching a new app from mobile technology providers QikServe which allows its customers to order and pay for food and drink through their smartphones. The free app goes live in TCG’s flagship Henry’s Café Bar in Covent Garden tomorrow, 4 February, though it may be a while before enough customers are using it to test its real value to both … [Read more...]
Appeal dismissed of Merseyside licensee convicted for illegal Sky use
Protection for law-abiding pubs is upheld following a successful prosecution by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT). Michael Marley of the Shillings Bar, 78 New Chester Road, Wirral, CH62 5AD was convicted for showing Sky Sports programmes illegally in his premises. Mr Marley chose to appeal against his conviction at Liverpool Crown Court, which was dismissed on 23rd … [Read more...]
New Chairman and CEO for Admiral Taverns
After four years leading Admiral Taverns, Jonathan Paveley has decided to step down as Executive Chairman. The Group is pleased to announce the appointment of John Sands as Non-Executive Chairman and Kevin Georgel as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jonathan oversaw the highly successful turnaround of Admiral, which culminated in the sale of the business to an … [Read more...]
Cameron and Hollande visit the Swan at Swinbrooke
French President Hollande was taken by PM David Cameron to the Swan at Swinbrook during his high profile visit last week – quite a ‘coup’ for the pub and the Cotswolds. Situated alongside the attractive Windrush River and very much at the heart of the local village community in Swinbrook, The Swan has a rich history associated with it. The Inn is owned by the Dowager … [Read more...]