Sales for the 13 weeks to 2 June 2016 Like for like sales*¹ Total sales*2 Premier Inn 2.10% 8.00% Restaurants 0.20% 1.40% Hotels and Restaurants 1.50% 5.90% Costa 2.60% 11.50% Total 1.80% 8.00% Whitbread Chief Executive, Alison Brittain said: “Whitbread delivered total sales growth of 8.0% in the first quarter as we … [Read more...]
New-look Gleneagles is unveiled
Gleneagles is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of redevelopment at the hotel, unveiling a new-look Century Bar, the addition of new bar, Auchterarder 70, and 35 renovated luxury bedrooms. The Century Bar, one of Scotland’s most iconic bars, has been given a major makeover. Gleneagles’ main bar – which is famed for housing one of Scotland’s finest … [Read more...]
Texas Joe’s Slow Smoked Meats to Launch on 4th July
On July 4th, American Independence Day, the saloon doors will swing open to Texas Joe’s Slow Smoked Meats. Bringing the spirit of his home state to Bermondsey, Texas Joe’s will feature traditional BBQ meats, done the Texan way, plus a separate honky-tonk bar complete with jukebox, whisky, and tequila. The menu will be a strictly Texas affair, with traditional meats and cuts … [Read more...]
New Revolucion de Cuba in Liverpool
Premium bar and dining operator Revolution Bars Group PLC has revealed more details about its latest site opening, a Revolución de Cuba in Liverpool. Following a £1.7million investment, the new venue is located in the iconic Albert Docks area of the city. The new Revolución de Cuba is situated in a beautiful listed warehouse, which is part of Albert Docks’ designated World … [Read more...]
Frenchgate welcomes Doncaster’s first Patisserie Valerie
The Frenchgate Limited Partnership has today announced that Patisserie Valerie will be the latest addition to the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster. Taking a 1,900 sq ft unit, they are due to open in July 2016. The launch of Patisserie Valerie joins an expanding food and beverage line up at Frenchgate that welcomed Ed’s Easy Diner and The Mallard in Q4 of 2015. The … [Read more...]