The Fairway in Keyworth, Nottinghamsire has re-opened as The Pear Tree following a £250K refurbishment by Star Pubs & Bars, HEINEKEN’s pub business, and lessees Carvery Heaven. The pub is the 14th site for Carvery Heaven, 11 of which are with Star Pubs & Bars and is the first time Carvery Heaven has ventured into an American themed food offer. A 12th Star Pubs & … [Read more...]
The Saracen’s Head leads McMullen £3.5m investment in Ware
The Saracen’s Head has now re-opened after a major refurbishment which has included restoring the basement as a bar. The design is very informal with a touch of pop art and has created relaxing areas to enjoy the selection of craft and world beers, local artisan ales and an amazing selection of ‘small batch’ botanical gins. The menu includes a variety of pub classics with a … [Read more...]
Fridays invites fans to Celebrate
TGI Fridays has launched its Celebrations Club – offering even more rewards for guests throughout the year. Those enrolled will continue to receive a choice of complimentary cocktails, smoothies or desserts for themselves and up to five friends on their birthday – but Fridays will now offer guests these celebratory treats on their half-birthday too, giving Brits even more … [Read more...]
BrewDog profits up 69% – you ain’t seen nothing yet!
BrewDog, has announced its sixth consecutive year of record growth, having increased its annual turnover by a whopping 64 per cent to over £29.6 million in 2014, compared with £18 million in 2013. The maverick brewery also increased its annual profit by 69 per cent from £2.9 million in 2013 to £4.9 million last year. In 2014 BrewDog launched a total of 12 new bars, taking … [Read more...]
Murray’s Cromlix House to meet its match?
Andy Murray’s Cromlix House (above) faces tough competition to retain its title as Scotland’s top hotel following announcement of shortlists for the country’s hotel awards. The Victorian Perthshire mansion near the tennis star’s home town of Dunblane, transformed into a luxury 15-bedroom and Gate Lodge, was voted 2014’s Hotel of the Year. It is one of six shortlisted for the … [Read more...]