OakNorth – the bank that is democratising non-standard lending – has completed a £20m loan to Brasserie Bar Co Ltd, which has 35 sites across two brands: Brasserie Blanc – the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc – and The White Brasserie Company – a quality pub dining business taking the cuisine of Brasserie Blanc into traditional pub settings. Brasserie … [Read more...]
Leading hotel group puts Brexit plans in motion
As Brexit negotiations kick off and uncertainty lingers following the general election, there are growing concerns over the UK’s pipeline of skilled employees, particularly within the hospitality industry. Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) Chief Human Resources Officer, Susan Bland, explains why the hotel industry should keep calm and carry on attracting and developing the best … [Read more...]
Downing welcomes Caffè Nero to cityside in Leeds
Developer Downing has agreed a ten-year lease with the award-winning Italian-inspired coffee house chain, Caffè Nero, for the ground floor of its newly opened CitySide student development in Leeds. The brand has taken a 2,200 sq. ft. ground floor unit at the development on Calverley Street, including a spacious outdoor seating area. The double height unit features … [Read more...]
New Haig Club scotch bar to launch at The Cube, Birmingham
Birmingham has welcomed a stunning new skyline destination with the launch of the Haig Club Bar on Level 25 at The Cube this month (June). The bar, which sits alongside the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill with views across the city, features a dedicated entrance on Level 25. It seats 36 guests, showcasing Haig Club and Haig Club Clubman through a specially … [Read more...]
That Friday feeling: Bad Egg launch Frunch
This summer, the masters of the bottomless brunch will be taking over the city every Friday with the launch of Frunch at Bad Egg. Not for the faint hearted Frunch is set to give old fashioned long lunches in The City a run for their money, with free-flowing Prosecco, frozen margaritas, updated American diner classics and their signature sound track of old skool … [Read more...]