Chef Tom Sellers has re-opened The Lickfold Inn, a much-loved local pub near Petworth, in West Sussex. Tom is the chef/patron of Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London, which opened in 2013. The Lickfold Inn has been a public house for more than a century, and the plot on which it sits is mentioned in historical literature dating from 1314. It was previously owned by … [Read more...]
Annual HOSPA Christmas Awards 2014
The winners of the Annual ‘Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Awards of the Year 2014’ have been announced by HOSPA – the UK’s leading educational organisation for professionals involved in Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT within the hospitality industry. Lifetime Achievement Award Amongst his many achievements as HOSPA Chairman, Paul Dukes … [Read more...]
Department of Health reports alcohol units down
As part of the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD), the government has been working with the alcohol industry and partners to create 11 collective pledges and 10 individual pledges (see links below) to support a culture of responsible drinking. The Department of Health has now published its second interim report - Responsibility Deal: Monitoring the number of units of … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon acquires Head of Steam, Lime Street
The Head of Steam in Liverpool’s Lime Street railway station has been sold to JD Wetherspoon in an off market deal which concluded 18 December 2014. This unit was retained by Carolyn and Tony Brookes when he sold the other seven units in the Head of Steam Group to Camerons Brewery in December 2013. As part of the terms of the deal, the unit will now be renamed. Tim Martin … [Read more...]
WSTA market figures show pubs and restaurants in need of Christmas cheer
The latest WSTA market report reveals that – while there’s a return to volume growth in the off-trade - pubs, bars and restaurants will be hoping for a merrier festive season, as sales fell 3% in the latest 12 months. The final quarterly report of the year follows the launch of the ‘Drop the Duty!’ campaign which is calling for a 2% cut in alcohol duty to help support … [Read more...]