With only four weeks to go until Russia 2018 kicks off, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced definitive guidance for pubs to help ensure that this year’s FIFA World Cup screenings are a success. The new advice has been developed with the support of the Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). Live sport is a … [Read more...]
Redcomb Pubs to launch Alphabet as group expands new bar and restaurant division
Expanding pub, bar and rooms operator, Redcomb Pubs Ltd, run by Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, announces the launch of Alphabet in Islington to further expand and strengthen their central London bar portfolio. Previously owned and run by the group, Alphabet, originally located on Beak Street, was the first of a new generation of urban bars, gaining iconic status amongst the … [Read more...]
Leading bar operator Arc Inspirations unveils Manahatta in brace of Manchester openings
Arc Inspirations, the leading and fast-growing bar operator of a clutch of leading brands including Manahatta, Banyan Bar & Kitchen and The Box, has announced a brace of Manchester openings this autumn. It will unveil its first Manahatta site in Deansgate, Manchester, shortly before launching its second Banyan Bar & Kitchen site in the city, at Spinningfields. The … [Read more...]
The Dolphin in Newbury opens following £500k refurbishment
The Dolphin in Newbury has opened following a £500k refurbishment by Buff & Bear Saloons1 and Star Pubs & Bars. It is the pub company’s second site with Star Pubs & Bars. The listed building has been sympathetically restored transforming it into a top-quality public house with a series of uniquely designed spaces and five boutique bedrooms. The Dolphin is … [Read more...]
Ei Managed Investments announces new venture with The Old Spot Pub Company
Ei Managed Investments, the Ei Group business which invests alongside industry-leading managed house operators, is delighted to announce the launch of The Old Spot Pub Company. Partners Dave Ford (Director at Field to Fork) and Bernard O’Neill (Director at Productivity Mentor), both experienced operators, currently run an award-winning pub in Warwick and other restaurants in … [Read more...]