After a very successful four year tenure, Anthony Pender, Chairperson of the BII, will shortly be standing down from his position. During the four years of his tenure, Anthony has led the way in making the organisation both financially stable and sustainable and, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, Mike Clist, has successfully restructured both the membership programme and … [Read more...]
Whitbread announce two summer openings for Cookhouse and Pub
Whitbread, has announced two new Cookhouse and Pub openings in St Columb, Cornwall and Northwich, Cheshire bringing the current portfolio to eight across the UK. Both opened this month on former Brewer’s Fayre sites, after a successful trial of the brand in Oldbury, Holystone, Ripley and Kilmarnock. Two further Cookhouse and Pub’s opened in Premier Inn hotels in Bridlington … [Read more...]
Arc Inspirations announces another year of strong progress as it gears up for future growth
Arc Inspirations, the leading bar operator of a number of fast-growing brands including Manahatta, Banyan Bar & Kitchen and The Box, has revealed its financial results for its most recent year – another successful period of strong growth and targeted expansion. The company continues to deliver outstanding results thanks to its winning mix of an experienced, high-calibre … [Read more...]
American Bar wins Spirited Awards at Tales Of The Cocktail
On Saturday 21st July, The Savoy's American Bar won three significant prizes at the 12th Annual Spirited Awards at Tales of The Cocktail, New Orleans 2018; Best International Bar Team, Best International Hotel Bar, and the Award’s most prestigious prize, World’s Best Bar. Winning at the highly regarded Tales of The Cocktail is the perfect addition to what has been an … [Read more...]
North Bar raises over £27,000 for St Gemma’s Hospice
North Bar in Leeds has raised over £27,000 for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice through a year of fundraising activities. Since reaching their 20th anniversary in July 2017, staff from all seven North Bar venues have been involved in fundraising activities with an initial target of £20,000. They have since smashed this target raising over £27,000 with the last donations … [Read more...]