Taking Streatham by the horns, local favourite The Bull has been transformed following a fantastic refurbishment. Originally built in 1768 and formerly known as The Pied Bull, this south London hotspot is perfectly positioned near Streatham Common, and is returning to the spotlight with a new menu, interiors and refreshed garden with the addition of a Burger Shack. The … [Read more...]
10 million pints of Trooper then a limited edition brew
In celebration of TROOPER Premium British Beer smashing through the 10 million pint barrier in just over 2 years, a special limited edition bottled brew, TROOPER 666, will be made available to TROOPER and Iron Maiden fans in many countries around the world from the 1st October 2015. At the request of fans, and following the huge success of TROOPER, Robinsons will make an … [Read more...]
Grain Store Café & Bar to open at Gatwick Airport
The Zetter Group, Chef Bruno Loubet and Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) are joining forces to open Grain Store Café & Bar at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal. London Gatwick is to be home to the first offshoot of Chef Bruno Loubet and The Zetter Group’s award-winning Grain Store restaurant in King’s Cross, opening autumn 2015. The new dining offering at Gatwick’s … [Read more...]
Sheffield College Students win Young Restaurant Team of the Year
Sheffield College catering students have won three national competitions held during a prestigious industry showcase in the city. Hannah Parsons, 18, Travis Jessop, 18, and Sarah Platton, 19, are the Young Restaurant Team of the Year 2015. The team wowed the judges with an exciting South Asian themed menu paired with an excellent selection of wines. the competition was held … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon total sales up 7.6% but warns on living wage
J D Wetherspoon plc has issued its pre-close statement for the financial year to 26 July 2015. The preliminary results are due to be announced on 11 September 2015. Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at www. finspreads.com commented: “JD Wetherspoons reported a strong set of figures, however painted a bleaker picture going forward. The pub reported 2.9% growth in like … [Read more...]