Following a new partnership with University College Birmingham (UCB) which utilises their food and hospitality knowledge and state-of-the-art facilities, Ei Group hosted an inaugural food strategy immersion day for regional managers and divisional directors. Held at the UCB campus, the training day focused on informing and upskilling key members of the group’s field-based … [Read more...]
Heineken makes biggest ever investment in UK pub estate
Heineken UK is making its largest ever annual investment in Star Pubs & Bars, investing £44m during 2018. This investment is more than double the figure invested last year (£20m) and brings HEINEKEN’s total expenditure on pubs to almost £140m over the past five years. Around a quarter of Star’s 2,900 pubs will benefit from the investment programme, which includes 140 … [Read more...]
BBPA champions Beer Day Britain
Beer Day Britain, the event devoted to the nation’s favourite drink, has arrived – and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is once again celebrating the occasion! Beer lovers from across the country will join in raising a glass and saying ‘Cheers to Beer’ at 7pm this Friday, the same date the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215. People can also use the hashtag … [Read more...]
Nottingham legend announces new bar at The Cornerhouse
A new bar has been announced at Nottingham’s leading leisure and entertainment complex, The Cornerhouse to replace the former Saltwater bar and restaurant. The ex-professional boxer, Carl Froch MBE has revealed plans to launch a new venue called Alto on the second floor of The Cornerhouse this summer. The new bar is part of a joint venture with John Glover and Marc … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers
Pub company JD Wetherspoon is to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880 pubs from Monday July 9 in the run up to Brexit. It is switching from a range of drinks including Champagne and wheat beers, which are produced in France and Germany. Wetherspoon will replace Champagne with sparkling wines from the UK; Denbies Sparkling Whitedowns … [Read more...]