A traditional 16th century thatched roofed pub in a small Dorset village has walked away with CAMRA's top Real Cider award after being named Cider Pub of the Year: The Castle Inn, West Lulworth, has been crowned the best place in the UK to enjoy a pint of Real Cider. The pub has been run by the Halliday family for over thirty years – Alex Halliday is the current landlord and … [Read more...]
Chef De Partie – The Marlborough Tavern, Bath
Recruiter: The Bath Pub Company Type: Permanent Salary: Circa £22,000 Closing date: 23rd Oct 2014 The highly acclaimed TWO AA rosette The Marlborough Tavern in Bath is looking to recruit a Chef De Partie to join our creative and ambitious kitchen to work alongside talented Head Chef Sam Coltman. For full details … [Read more...]
Playing music boosts trading
Businesses close to the new SSE Hydro arena in Glasgow have reported a welcome boost in trade by playing recorded music at their Finnieston venues. And research into the value of music to businesses carried out by music licensing company PPL has shown that in Scotland, 73% of bar and pub operators questioned believe that playing music can boost trading. PPL exists to ensure … [Read more...]
On trend food choices for Stonegate’s Locals Pubs
Pulled Pork, Beer and Bourbon and Piri Piri Chicken with Chilli Slaw are just three new food and flavouring combinations to be added to the new menus of the Stonegate Pub Company’s locals pubs this week. The 69 pubs, which are spread across towns and villages across the UK, are revitalising their menus with on trend food choices incorporating them into new style burgers, … [Read more...]
Cornwall’s biggest beer celebration
The biggest party of the year for ale lovers from across Britain returns in November, at St Austell Brewery’s Celtic Beer Festival. On Saturday 22 November, beer enthusiasts from across the country will descend upon St Austell for the all-day festival, which will showcase more than 130 different ales, stouts and lagers. Held in the ancient cellars of the Victorian brewery … [Read more...]