As we reported back in Nov 2016 the British Beer & Pub Association and many others at the time urged Cheltenham Borough Council to scrap its Late Night Levy. Cheltenham Borough Council has now confirmed it will abandon its late-night levy in favour of the existing Business Improvement District. They then backed their decision and called on other local authorities to follow … [Read more...]
Bluewater’s Plaza to add three new restaurant entertainment experiences
Land Securities has today revealed details of the redevelopment of the Plaza at Bluewater. Designed to enhance the Plaza experience for guests, the plans include the creation of four new screens for Bluewater’s Showcase Cinema de Lux, as well as three new restaurants, and two new leisure spaces. Work has already begun on-site and is due for completion by Christmas this … [Read more...]
Seafood Pub Company crosses the border through acquiring Yorkshire site
Restaurant and pub group, The Seafood Pub Company has announced the acquisition of The Red Lion pub in Harrogate, its first Yorkshire based property. As part of the agreement, the property, based in South Stainley, North Yorkshire, will benefit from a £1.5 million development programme and reopen in the summer. Acquired on a freehold basis, the property will relaunch as a … [Read more...]
Adam Handling holds charity dinner at The Frog E1 to raise money for war veterans
Adam Handling will be hosting a charity dinner on the 27th of March at his restaurant, The Frog E1, to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity which provides support serving personnel, veterans and their families. Adam and fellow chef, Andi Walker, who appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2015, decided to organise the dinner after reading about Albert … [Read more...]
New GM for Leasowe Castle Hotel
Leasowe Castle, Acquired by Bhupendra Gandhi in May 2015 has welcomed a new general manager to the 16th century castle as part of the venue’s ongoing transformation. Overlooking the Wirral coastline, Leasowe Castle is historic grade II listed hotel just a short drive from Liverpool City Centre. Now with more than 40 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, Mike Dewey has … [Read more...]