The Albert Inn, a local community pub in the Welsh town of Caernarfon will throw open its doors this week. The pub reopens following a joint investment of £140,000 between leading community pub company Admiral Taverns and mother and daughter partnership Elsa Roberts-Jones and Shannon Roberts-Simpson. Having undergone a transformational refurbishment, the pub will host its … [Read more...]
Revolución de Cuba debuts in the West Midlands
This spring, Revolution Bars Group will open its first Revolución de Cuba in the West Midlands, investing £1.1m in the Birmingham bar and bringing the current portfolio to 15 across the UK. The Revolución de Cuba brand is driven by premium Cuban rums, tropical cocktails, a food menu which takes inspiration from across Latin America along with live music. The new Birmingham … [Read more...]
The Pony & Trap – officially the second best gastropub in Britain
Located in Chew-Magna just outside Bristol, Pony & Trap has long been a mainstay of this esteemed list, which is decided upon by industry professionals. Having featured in the top five for four consecutive years, this most recent announcement shows that the only way is UP for Pony & Trap! With The Sportsman being placed at number one and The Star at Harome at number … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to Home Office consultation on relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the Government’s consultation on the relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding. The BBPA made the original request for extended hours for pubs in England and Wales for the weekend of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The extension of hours will be a great way to celebrate this occasion, and … [Read more...]
Legendary new York cocktail bar ‘PDT’ opens today at the landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce the opening of its new bar concept – PDT, a stylish, intimate cocktail bar seating 25 guests, a unique collaboration with the operators of the iconic New York cocktail bar PDT (Please Don’t Tell). Regularly voted among the World’s Best Bars, PDT has long been a favourite of New Yorkers who enjoy its secret … [Read more...]