Managed pub and bar operator TCG is shaking up its cocktail offer with a new manual designed to upskill its bar staff, and a refresh of its list with new flavours for the summer. Sales uplift Two sites trialed the Cocktail Manual earlier this year and saw a combined sales uplift on cocktails worth £80,000 annually. The manual, which is now being rolled out to TCG’s key … [Read more...]
The Lanesborough, London to re-open on 1st July
Oetker Collection has announced that the much anticipated re-opening of The Lanesborough takes place on 1stJuly, 2015. All rooms and suites will be available for booking from 15th July, preceded by an initial soft opening period with room and restaurant reservations on a request basis. Completion of the extensive renovation The Lanesborough will re-open following an … [Read more...]
Dorset Orchards cider launched by Palmers Brewery
Palmers Brewery in Bridport has launched a new cider company called Dorset Orchards that makes the most of the traditional varieties of cider apples grown in the county. The cider has been created with support from David Sheppy of Sheppy’s Cider, whose family have been making traditional ciders for over 200 years. Dorset Orchards uses only Dorset-grown apples to produce a … [Read more...]
SIBA launches Beerflex in response to growing demand
The Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) award winning Direct Delivery Scheme (DDS) is being re-named ‘Beerflex’ to reflect the organisation’s plans to grow the commercial opportunities for its members in a changing beer and pubs market. Launched in 2003, DDS has been very successful in creating access to pubs within pub companies for hundreds of brewers. It is a practical … [Read more...]
Antonio Carluccio heads celebrity chef events at The Clink Restaurant
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton has announced a series of celebrity chef events for 2015.The events will feature a three-course-menu designed by world-renowned chefs and cooked by the prisoners in training at the restaurant. Antonio Carluccio on 15 July The next event will take place on 15th July at 12 noon and will be hosted by the legendary Italian chef and Clink … [Read more...]