Last week M Wine Store in London’s Victoria launched premium wine served into re-usable bottles from a 30 litre keg. They also have a trial going with an upmarket London restaurant group for the same wines. Is this the way in which wine is served in the on-trade about to go through a revolution over the next few years? The glass bottle has been the mainstay of wine storage … [Read more...]
British Beer & Pub Association highlights guidance for pubs in run up to festive season
The British Beer & Pub Association has highlighted ‘Managing Safety in Pubs’, a guidance publication for licensees, with tips on helping customers and staff feel secure, comfortable and safe in all licensed premises in the run-up to Christmas. The guidance sets out risk factors to be considered by licensees, and helps to identify preventative measures that can be taken … [Read more...]
Young & Co.’s Brewery plc interim results
Performance highlights Another period of strong trading, with a 7.7% revenue increase against a tough comparative; Managed house like-for-like revenue up 5.4%, fifth consecutive summer of growth over 5%; Young’s managed estate delivered further strong like-for-like performance, Geronimo returned to growth; Ram Pub Company (tenanted division) revenue growth of 9.2%, … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey celebrates home-grown talent at Barista Championships
Talented baristas from BaxterStorey have been battling it out to be crowned Barista Champion 2016 in the company’s annual competition. Following a series of hotly contested regional heats in the UK and Brussels, 16 competitors went head to head in the semi-finals, with the final declaring Amanda Lo as this year’s top barista. BaxterStorey’s Barista Championships create a … [Read more...]
Michelle Wharton named Commercial Director – Sales and Marketing for The Hari London
The Harilela Group has announced the appointment of Michelle Wharton as Commercial Director - Sales & Marketing at The Hari, London. The Hari opened its doors in Belgravia in August this year and Ms. Wharton will lead the sales and marketing team, supporting the growth of the hotel’s network of customers. Comprising of 85 bedrooms, including 14 suites and an eclectic … [Read more...]