The Northgate, a stylish new ‘house’ in the heart of Bury St Edmunds which offers an informal, relaxed space to eat, drink and stay has officially opened. Early feedback and bookings have been overwhelmingly positive. In its opening week, The Northgate has already hosted a networking breakfast for the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, a ‘Best of Bury St Edmunds’ meeting chaired … [Read more...]
Cider & Balls Festival – Oslo, Hackney on 5th-11th December
This winter, Oslo in Hackney will be pairing two of Scandinavia’s most popular exports since Abba and Hygge for Cider & Balls, London’s very first Meatball & Cider festival. Taking place from Monday 5th December to Sunday 11th December at this restaurant, bar and music venue, the festival will showcase some of the region’s coolest boutique cider brands and exciting new … [Read more...]
Manchester Hall development gets off the starting blocks with the Garage pop up bar
Pop up bar catering for cocktail and beer lovers alike will open next to the iconic Manchester building on Saturday 3 December. Car-themed cocktails including a Spark Plug, Anti-Freeze, Silencer, Super Charger, Throttle and Piston will all be on offer in the Garage, a new pop-up bar opening just in time for Christmas until the end of April 2017. The themed bar will open … [Read more...]
The Germans are coming…
Who actively chooses a German wine? Probably not you, if you are the manager of a hospitality business, possibly a Food and Beverage manager or Director. Bearing in mind the general pummelling of German wine over the last 20 years and the association with down market supermarket ranges, it is not very surprising. However give me a few minutes of your time because good … [Read more...]
Royal opening for Europe’s first Park Regis Hotel
Royalty visited one of the city’s newest hotels has his Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, formally opened Birmingham’s Park Regis Hotel, the brand’s first in Europe. Accompanied by Mr Simon Topman MBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant representing Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands, Dr Keith Bradshaw, High Sheriff of West Midlands and Councillor Carl Rice, Lord Mayor … [Read more...]