Brown-Forman Corporation has purchased all the shares of Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Limited, and will invest approximately $50 million to build a new distillery and consumer experience on the historic Slane Castle Estate in County Meath, Ireland, the home of Henry Conyngham, the eighth Marquess Conyngham, and his son, Alex Conyngham, the Earl of Mount Charles. “We are very … [Read more...]
£1 per item on the caffix menu…
Caffix describes itself as a new concept store in London, with the aim to offer high quality coffee and food at a much lower price. How they manage at such low prices will intrigue many - and if they can continue to do so in additional outlets, it could become a real threat. Using its extensive experience, the caffix team has developed a menu of freshly prepared food for … [Read more...]
Dishoom to open in Carnaby
Shaftesbury is delighted to announce that Dishoom will be opening their new restaurant this autumn in Carnaby. Inspired by the old Irani cafés of Bombay, the restaurant will open at 22 Kingly Street. The 7,000 sq ft restaurant is part of Shaftesbury’s Carnaby Court Development, which also includes 12 apartments, over 10,500 sq ft of offices and 7,500 sq ft of retail. This … [Read more...]
James Clarke appointed GM for Hilton London Bankside
The Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed James Clarke as General Manager for the new Hilton London Bankside hotel which is set to open this summer. James brings with him over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry and joins from the London Hilton on Park Lane where he was Director of Operations. Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality Group says: “We … [Read more...]
easyHotel acquires The Flatiron in Manchester
easyHotel has conditionally acquired a freehold building in Manchester, which it intends to convert into an easyHotel. Built in the 1800s, the building is located at the junction of Dale Street and Newton Street. The purchase of the property is subject to easyHotel obtaining planning consent for a hotel. Bradley House, locally known as “The Flatiron” building because of its … [Read more...]