Hippo Inns are pleased to announce the launch of their latest venture, The Islington Townhouse. The venue features an open bar, an inventive food and drinks menu and stylist surroundings, offering customers the chance to experience something different from a traditional pub. Hippo restore former pubs and inject them with new life and their newest chapter, The Islington … [Read more...]
James Durrant appointed executive chef at the Stafford London
James Durrant has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Stafford London. The winner of the 2014 Great British Menu main course, he has been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years in some of the culinary world’s most demanding kitchens, most notably as Executive Chef of Jason Atherton’s Maze and Maze Grill. Originally from Chester, Durrant spent his early … [Read more...]
Star invests in Greater Manchester locals
Three greater Manchester pubs – The Windmill at Failsworth, the Bird I’ Th Hand at Urmston and the Fox & Hounds in Flixton - are to receive a £750,000 investment to transform them into great quality traditional locals. The expenditure is part of a £4 million investment by leased pub operator Star Pubs & Bars in its North West pubs in the last two years including … [Read more...]
Celebrate Oktoberfest all over the UK and mainland Europe with Motel One
Anyone who knows anything about German traditions and has even the remotest interest in beer will have heard of Oktoberfest. This event is possibly the greatest gift Munich in Bavaria has offered the world, and it’s generated spin-off celebrations in other cities all over Europe. For visitors who would love to visit one of them here is a round-up, courtesy of one of Europe’s … [Read more...]
Festival to Generate Front of House Employment
Hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses are being invited to offer activities, demonstrations and challenges for Springboard’s Front of House Festival 2016. Organised by Springboard, the festival (17th – 21st October 2016) will celebrate all front of house roles and aims to encourage more young people and jobseekers into roles that are available in an industry which … [Read more...]