iNTERTAIN has exchanged contracts on a lease for a new venue in Chelmsford. The bar is currently trading as a J D Wetherspoon pub, named The Thomas Mildmay. Once contracts are completed on the new venue, work will start immediately on transforming it into a potential new Walkabout bar. John Leslie, CEO, iNTERTAIN said: “This new site presents a fantastic … [Read more...]
Belmond Appoints Alan Woods as Head Chef of Belmond Grand Hibernian
Belmond announces the appointment of Alan Woods, Head Chef of Belmond Grand Hibernian, who from August 2016 will be crafting and serving up regional Irish cuisine from Ireland’s first luxury touring train. Previously Head Chef at popular Michelin starred Thornton’s in Dublin, Woods plans to help put Irish cuisine on the global food map by showcasing the very best of Ireland’s … [Read more...]
Elegant Eat launches at Edgbaston Stadium
Edgbaston Stadium, the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and its official caterer Levy Restaurants UK has bought a new dimension to Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary scene with the launch of a new fine dining restaurant, ‘Elegant Eat’. Elegant Eat will host a bi-monthly series of events to reinforce the culinary excellence and tradition at Edgbaston. Under the … [Read more...]
Third Club to Pub Swim voted ‘best ever’
Henley brewer and pub operator Brakspear once again supported the town's Club to Pub Swim, which took place for the third year at the end of July, in near-perfect conditions for the 500-plus contestants. With temperatures of 30 o on land and 21o in the Thames, and the sun still shining as the race ended at around 8.00pm, the event was declared the ‘best yet' by many competitors … [Read more...]
Pennyhill Park Opens Re-vamped The Brasserie Restaurant
Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel & Spa in Bagshot, Surrey, has announced the re-opening of The Brasserie restaurant following an exciting refurbishment to give it a fresh new look and menu. The Brasserie is the hotel’s more informal day-to-day dining offer, and is the perfect counterpart to the fine dining experience at Pennyhill Park’s, Matt Worswick at The … [Read more...]