With the protection of pubs still very much in the political glare, Fleurets has undertaken its annual review of freehold pub sales. These include sales where they have firsthand knowledge of the transaction. They have considered the intended uses, the most common alternative uses, and the impact of being listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Intended uses In 2014 … [Read more...]
Top restaurants celebrate new AA Rosettes
The AA has announced the latest restaurants to be awarded its coveted three and four Rosettes. Of the 22 establishments receiving rosettes, 11 are in London and three are in Scotland. These restaurants have shown that they are outstanding and demand recognition well beyond their local area. The Burlington Restaurant, Bolton Abbey Just one restaurant is being awarded the … [Read more...]
Cereal Killer Café for global expansion?
London’s Cereal Killer Café (see H&C News launch coverage here) may be on the fast track to global success, according to a report in Marketing Week. Cereal Killer Café has enjoyed great publicity and sales since opening only a few weeks ago, and is now looking not only to open a second cafe in Camden, but to form brand partnerships and franchise internationally. The … [Read more...]
Porters to relocate to Berkhamsted
Shelley Sandzer, the leading leisure property specialist agency, has acted in a deal that sees Porters, the traditional English restaurant in Covent Garden, relocate to a historic market town site at 300 High Street, Berkhamsted. Porters will be opening the 3,000 sq ft restaurant in mid 2015. Currently located next door to sister restaurant Covent Garden Grill at 17 … [Read more...]
Record £70k fine for illegal Sky use
The latest ruling for illegal Sky use clearly demonstrates that venues which choose to show Sky Sports without a licence are committing copyright infringement and will face legal actions – and considerable financial consequences. Sara McIntosh and Avalon Bar Ltd have been ordered to pay over £70,000 in fines, damages and legal costs for showing Sky Sports illegally in their … [Read more...]