Pub operator and brewer Brakspear has appointed Steve Head as a business development manager with responsibility for its pubs in Oxfordshire and London. Head has worked in the hospitality sector for 25 years, in a career which has taken him from barman to business development manager. He joins from Greene King Pub Partners, where he held a BDM role for two years, and a … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes consultation on extended pub hours for Royal Wedding
The BBPA has welcomed the Government’s decision to consult on extended pub hours for the Royal wedding on Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th May, until 1am the following morning. The BBPA had written to the Home Office requesting the move as soon as the wedding date was first announced. Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, Brigid Simmonds, … [Read more...]
The Brink prepares for a healthy New Year
The Brink is ringing in the New Year by encouraging Liverpool locals to have a happy and healthy 2018. Located on Parr Street, the UK’s first dry-bar will begin the year by marking Dry January, whereby it will be serving up a range of 130 alcohol-free beverages including mocktails, juices, detoxing presses and smoothies. In line with its innovative initiative, throughout … [Read more...]
White Brasserie Company to open The Boot in Histon
The White Brasserie Company is set to open its 17th pub, The Boot in Histon, Cambridgeshire on the 5th February 2018. The site has had an extensive renovation to enhance its original period features including original brick arches, beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace, additionally a new green oak beamed extension has been added, with a cedar clad on the exterior. The … [Read more...]
All Bar One embraces the New Year with a new vegan menu
With Christmas and New Year’s Day now over, it’s the perfect time to embrace new things and with veganism and healthy eating growing in popularity, what better way to start off 2018? For all those committed to taking part in this year’s Veganuary, All Bar One is excited to announce that it has worked with the global charity ‘Veganuary’ for a second year running to offer a … [Read more...]