Whiting and Hammond, the multi award winning pub company, have partnered with Zonal, the total hospitality management system, to launch their Gift Card this week just in time for Christmas. The brightly coloured, wallet friendly sized cards can be purchased from any one of the seven sites across Kent and Sussex and offer the flexibility of being able to be redeemed in all of … [Read more...]
In search of…the flaming worst football team
Pub brand Flaming Grill is on the search for football teams that are more Sunday League zero than Premiership hero as it aims to crown the UK’s worst football teams. Best ‘worst’ teams Whether it is an 11-a-side or a 5-a-side, the four best ‘worst’ teams will be chosen from entrants across the UK to compete head-to-head in a football match for the chance to win a year’s … [Read more...]
From two to three – porky’s bbq ships into BOXPARK
Confirming that the British public’s love of deep south BBQ continues apace, porky’s has opened a third restaurant in London’s BOXPARK pop-up mall in hipster central - Shoreditch. porky’s bbq BOXPARK features authentic Memphis-style meats and smokin’ hot soul food together with Americana-inspired cocktails and an impressive range of bourbons, rye whiskies and craft beers, … [Read more...]
Jackson + Rye arrives in Richmond
Building on successes in Soho and nearby Chiswick, New York style restaurant, café and bar Jackson + Rye has opened in Richmond on Heron Square. Open for breakfast and brunch through to lunch, dinner and everything in between, Jackson + Rye offers stateside signatures alongside American-inspired cocktails and a wide range of rye whiskeys and bourbons. Prime … [Read more...]
Rental Survey 2014: increasing activity but beware pitfalls
Fleurets recently published a valuable overview of the rental market for pubs (tied and free of tie), nightclubs and restaurants across the UK. Increasing economic confidence and market activity makes the Report very timely but, as they comment, ‘There are many pitfalls for the unwary’, and it is money well spent to take professional advice from people who fully understand the … [Read more...]