Despite the arrival of hip new dishes like smashed avocado, flat whites and bircher muesli, the traditional fried breakfast continues to be the most popular British breakfast, new research by Park Resorts has revealed. The survey of 2,000 UK adults looked into what the British public prefer to break their morning fast and settles the debate on the essential ingredients to … [Read more...]
All hands on deck for new city centre pirate inspired rum bar Man’s Ruin
A new pirate inspired rum bar is set to open in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant Stanley Street. Man’s Ruin will be unveiled on Thursday, August 25, and will provide a refreshing new dimension to the city’s bar scene by combining the look and feel of a pirate ship with aptly paired inventive mixology. As the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, … [Read more...]
Image of the Week, Tandoori Scallops by James Peck
We are delighted to feature this week one of Majella’s personal favourites, taken on a shoot working with Chef James Peck at a pub in London. Tandoori Scallops, Chickpeas, Lemon Foam, Raita & Poppy Seeds. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Majella this week and looking through her portfolio selecting our favourites for features in the weeks ahead. During the … [Read more...]
What the upcoming changes in business rates means for the pub industry
With just weeks to go until the publication of new rateable values for pubs, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging licensees to check their valuations when they appear on 30th September, and has published an online guide to help pubs navigate the process. The BBPA is stressing the need for licensees to plan ahead, and make sure they have made the necessary … [Read more...]
Spring occupancy rates at Birmingham’s hotels reach 13-year high
Birmingham’s hotels posted average occupancy rates of 75% between March and May 2016 – the best results for spring since current records began in 2003. The figures are up from 74% in 2015 and 71% in 2014, according to data from Marketing Birmingham’s Regional Observatory, which was provided by travel research company STR Global. Hotel revenues in the city also rose … [Read more...]