The beer scene in the UK is stronger than ever, with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) announcing in June that sales are continuing to grow year on year, and it seems the nation’s love of the hop is making an increasing appearance in the kitchen. Little Valley Brewery, based in West Yorkshire, is encouraging the movement from cask to kitchen, and here master brewer … [Read more...]
Wright Brothers launch Oyster House in South Kensington
The Wright Brothers, oyster specialists and seafood wholesalers, are set to bring their renowned oyster and seafood dining experience to west London for the first time with their new South Kensington restaurant. The much anticipated opening will be located at the former site of La Bouchée, on Old Brompton road, and will showcase the finest oysters from the Wright Brothers’ … [Read more...]
Restaurants report reveals UK and Irish dining culture
Local discovery engine LivingSocial UK & IE has released its 2015 report into local restaurants across the UK and Ireland. Questioning diners across 16 cities on a range of topics from restaurant choice and alcohol consumption, to tipping and average spend, the report offers in-depth insight into diners’ attitudes and behaviours. Average price diners willing to … [Read more...]
Boom in speciality coffee outperforming UK coffee market
The nation’s coffee scene is radically transforming, due to a burgeoning wave of independent coffee businesses hungry to innovate and challenge existing standards of quality, taste and service. A new report published 24 August by Allegra World Coffee Portal and titled The Future of Coffee finds that Britain’s Third Wave coffee artisans are bringing high quality speciality … [Read more...]
76% of Brits to take ‘Staycation’ for Bank Holiday
76 per cent of UK travellers will choose a ‘staycation’ this bank holiday week-end, based on searches made between 28 and 31 August on hotel search website trivago.co.uk. Holidaymakers seem optimistic for good weather, with 12 of the top 50 destinations located on the UK coastline. Hotel availability is noticeably low in these destinations, but large price increases are rare – … [Read more...]