Blending a century of history with a unique take on modern dining, Colchester’s newest restaurant The Cells opened on Monday 10 August. The new eatery, located underneath the old magistrates’ court in West Stockwell Street, is the only restaurant in the country to be set underground in former cells. What’s more, each of the six cells has been given its own theme to ensure … [Read more...]
Marco pops up at Southampton’s Grand Harbour Hotel
Marco Pierre White is to open a pop-up restaurant inside The Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton next month. The celebrity chef will bring his Wheeler’s of St James’s eatery to the city from September 4 until September 20, after the hotel’s management team sealed a deal with the chef’s hospitality group, Black & White Hospitality. It will be open to lunch and dinner … [Read more...]
Hilton kicks off with Scrumptious Rugby Menu for the World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is almost upon us, and we can expect a multitude of food and drink offerings over the coming weeks that seek to attract customers by identifying with the World Cup, countries or players. Hilton has been amongst the quickest off the mark, inviting rugby fans to explore the world’s flavours as it unveils an internationally inspired menu celebrating the … [Read more...]
Millennium completes acquisition of Beatles inspired hotel
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has completed its acquisition of a Beatles inspired hotel located in the heart of Liverpool’s increasingly popular Cavern Quarter. Hard Days Night Hotel, situated on the city’s North John Street, will now become MHR’s 24th property within the UK and Europe. Since its establishment in 2008, the hotel has notably become a destination of … [Read more...]
Brakspear reports strong results for 2014
J T Davies & Sons, the parent company for Henley-based pub operator and brewer Brakspear, increased turnover during 2014 by almost 12%, to £19.9 million. Growth came primarily from the company’s fledgling managed house division, where turnover increased by £2.1m to £3.6m, and from a 1% uplift in drinks volumes across the total estate. Brakspear expanded its managed … [Read more...]