This year’s guide recommends more than 550 pubs – 81 of which are new entries – spread from Kylesku in the north of Scotland and Cahersiveen in the west of Ireland, to Perranuthnoe in the south of England and Southwold in the east. Rebecca Burr, Editor: “The standard of pub cooking just keeps getting better and better. Pubs are often the heartbeat of the local community, … [Read more...]
InnBrighton strikes a light in Battersea
Independent South East regional pub group InnBrighton Ltd is expanding its London presence with the opening of The Candlemaker in Battersea High Street. InnBrighton has grown to an estate of 50 venues in the London and Brighton areas. Recent additions include The Great Exhibition in East Dulwich, The Dissenting Academy in Newington Green, The North Laine and The Mesmerist, … [Read more...]
Stand Up for British Bangers
As British Sausage Week arrives (5-11 November 2012), chefs and caterers are being urged to make sausages the star of their autumn menus. The Week, now entering its 15th year on the catering calendar, will continue the celebration and patriotism built up throughout 2012. It’s a superb platform for pubs, restaurants, canteens and cafes to fly the flag for their quality … [Read more...]
Brakspear aims for industry’s lowest pub-to-BDM ratio
Brakspear’s latest recruitment announcement (see below) demonstrates its commitment to supporting its pubs and tenants with the resources that enable them to run successful businesses – which, obviously, benefits both tenant and Brakspear. Aiming for industry’s lowest pub-to-BDM ratio Now recruiting a new business development manager, this will see Brakspear’s 148 pubs … [Read more...]
Diners given options as restaurants offer choice
Food cooked to order the way the customer wants it is emerging as one of the key trends in Horizons’ latest Menurama survey, which tracks new foods and dishes from the menus of high street pubs, restaurants, quick service outlets and hotels. While steaks, burgers and sandwiches have generally been served prepared to order, other dishes such as pasta, salads, melts, Mexican … [Read more...]