Spirit Pub Company has celebrated its John Barras brand hitting the 100th milestone at the opening of Nuneaton pub, the Chase Hotel. The pub was reopened by head of brand at Spirit, Sebastian Leheup-Jones, and has received a £225,000 renovation of the bar and kitchen area which has created 15 new jobs. Aiming for 200 The John Barras brand was relaunched just under three … [Read more...]
VisitBritain targets 40 million tourists by 2020
VisitBritain has launched a consultation on a growth strategy for inbound tourism to Britain, with an ambition to reach 40 million visitors by 2020, a 3% year on year increase. The strategy shows how aligning marketing and Government policy can deliver an economic legacy, building on Britain’s successful hosting of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reaching 40 million … [Read more...]
PwC to advise Admiral Taverns
Admiral Taverns is reported to have called in PwC to advise on its options going forward - from debt refinancing to sale of the business. Admiral was founded back in 2004 and ran as many as 2,000 pubs at its peak, though this is now around 1,150. However, it was forced into pre-pack administration in 2009 which, in turn, required Lloyds to write off over £500m. As a … [Read more...]
Raise the Halloween spirits with Pumpkin Ale
Everards is embracing the spooky spirit of Halloween with the launch of a new beer, Pumpkin Ale. The new addition to Everards’ guest ales range will be available throughout October, providing a tasty accompaniment to the annual fright fest. Made with Styrian Dana hops and infused with real pumpkin, the new beer is Everards’ first bitter specifically brewed for Halloween and … [Read more...]
Rogan acquires village pub
Great British Menu star Simon Rogan is expanding his business in Cartmel, Cumbria. Catering for both tourists and locals alike, Rogan now offers the complete ‘holy trinity’ of Cumbrian hospitality: the world famous 5AA rosettes, 2 Michelin-starred L’Eclume restaurant; a relaxed Rogan & Co restaurant; and now the local village pub, the Pig and Whistle, joins his culinary … [Read more...]