Casual Dining – the award winning trade event for the UK’s pub, restaurant and bar sector – is set to take casual dining to the next level as it takes over three floors of the Business Design Centre in London this week. Already an essential date on many hospitality buyers calendars, Casual Dining opens for business at 10am on Wednesday 25 February. Over 4,000 attendees … [Read more...]
Red Mist Leisure announces sixth pub
After celebrating a successful decade in business last year, Red Mist Leisure, the independently owned Surrey based pub company started by two friends, is toasting its sixth pub in its growing portfolio. 2015 has got off to a flying start for Mark Williams and Mark Robson, both in their mid 30s, with their latest venture – a £450,000 refurbishment of The Headley Hill, a 17th … [Read more...]
McCafé Moments coming to Channel 4
McDonald’s, OMD UK, The Outfit and Channel 4 are getting set to launch a first-of-its-kind partnership, promoting the full range of McCafé beverages on the 2nd March. The brand new contextual TV advertising campaign will feature real people enjoying their favourite McCafé beverage, whilst talking about some of the most significant TV moments across Channel 4 as they … [Read more...]
New National Co-ordinator for Best Bar None
Mick McDonnell, Chairman of Plymouth’s Best Bar None (BBN) scheme, is to become National Co-ordinator for Best Bar None. His appointment follows a long and successful career running pubs, mostly in the South West. He was a founder member of Best Bar None in Plymouth. Announcing the appointment the Chairman of Best Bar None, Robert Humphreys, said “Our National Co-ordinator … [Read more...]
PUB15 a success
As time is called on the first PUB15, the only dedicated trade show for the UK pub industry, publicans and suppliers have expressed delight at this new event, with its approach to bringing together the industry, focusing on sharing ideas, experiences and knowledge. Exhibitors and visitors have been quick to praise the show for its ‘premium atmosphere’, thought provoking and … [Read more...]