Tom and Beth Kerridge from the Hand and Flowers, Marlow were crowned for the second year as the Top Gastropub at the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2013. The pub made history in 2011 as the first to win two Michelin stars and has a seven-month wait for a Saturday night table The awards which are now in their fifth year, have established themselves as the … [Read more...]
Public opposition revealed to plans to hike up alcohol prices: campaign launched
The noise about minimum unit pricing continues to grow with yesterday’s campaign launch by the WSTA. This is an issue that affects both consumers and the hospitality industry, is clearly not going away, and on which those working in hospitality need to be informed: our customers will be asking questions... The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) launched on 29 January … [Read more...]
Twenty Pubs ‘n’ Bars sites on the market
Twenty sites from the Pubs ‘n’ Bars estate are being brought to market by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The pubs, comprising a mixture of freeholds with vacant possession, long leaseholds, tenanted investment opportunities and managed houses, are predominantly situated in the south east of England — including four sites in London. However pubs are as far afield … [Read more...]
Living Ventures to raise £750k through EIS scheme
Restaurant and bar group Living Ventures is encouraging individual investors to buy a slice of its latest £2.5m fine dining venue. The group is looking to raise £750,000 and is offering a 30% shareholding in its Manchester House Restaurant and Lounge Bar, which is due to open in Spinningfields in June. In an unusual step, the company is offering 30 investors or "member … [Read more...]
Pub & Bar careers briefing
The industry Perception Group has announced a free briefing for the Pub & Bar Careers work placement programme for HR and industry professionals. The event takes place on Tuesday 26 February 2013 at the Slug & Lettuce, County Hall, SE1 from 10.00am. Delegates will hear from the team behind the group detailing the work placement trials that have taken place with … [Read more...]