A renowned Cumbrian hotel is in the running for an unusual national award, thanks in part to its commitment to a charitable cause which twins toilets to help fund overseas sanitation. The four-star Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse, a traditional Lakeland inn set in a tranquil valley close to Windermere, has been nominated for the 2017 Loo of the Year award. The awards … [Read more...]
Blind Tiger Inns opens thirteenth pub with star following major refurbishment
North West multiple operator, Blind Tiger Inns, has opened The Cross Keys at Barnoldswick in Lancashire follow a four week closure for a £245,000 investment with Star Pubs & Bars. The pub is Blind Tiger Inns’ thirteenth site and its twelfth with Star. The work has transformed a tired pub into an outstanding local with a new sports and games room and all weather garden … [Read more...]
Mallory Court appoints new Head Chef, Paul Evans
The Eden Hotel Collection is delighted to announce that Paul Evans has been appointed Head Chef at Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire, a hotel renowned for its award-winning cuisine. Paul is responsible for heading up the hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Dining Room. He has joined the Eden Hotel Collection from the Burlington Restaurant at The … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Carluccio’s the Italian all-day restaurant group owned by Dubai-based investment group Landmark, has appointed Peter Casey as its new Chief Operating Officer. Casey brings a wealth of retail and hospitality experience to Carluccio’s. He joins from the SSP Group where, as COO UK & Ireland, he worked on brands including Starbucks, and M&S Simply Food, driving the … [Read more...]
Stonegate Pubs in the south join forces to raise money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
A hundred and fifty pubs are embarking on a fundraising journey into the City of London on 30th July in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Decked out in Spartan regalia, 300 managers and team members from Stonegate Pub Company’s Southern region will set off at 1:00pm on the 12.5-mile walk from the Danson Stables in Bexleyheath, taking the London Road into the City and … [Read more...]