At the Young’s Annual General Meeting on 8 July, Nick Bryan, Chairman of Young & Co.’s Brewery, P.L.C., made the following statement about current trading: “As indicated at the time of our preliminary results in May, trading in the current year has started strongly. Managed house sales for the first thirteen weeks were up 8.3% in total compared with the equivalent period … [Read more...]
Wanted: 8 apprentices for James Street South
One of Belfast’s leading restaurateurs is launching an Apprentice Programme for aspiring chefs. Niall McKenna, owner of James Street South, The Bar & Grill and Hadskis, is offering successful hopefuls the chance to work with an award winning team. The search is now on for eight apprentices, aged between 16 and 24 who have the drive and enthusiasm to develop their skills … [Read more...]
All Bar One opens its doors at The O2, Greenwich
Popular drinking and dining destination All Bar One has opened the doors of its largest venue to date at The O2, Greenwich. Comprising 1,283 square metres, the venue is set across three floors and can accommodate 400 covers. Located in the main entrance of The O2, it’s only a short walk from North Greenwich tube station. The Interior Expansive glass windows are combined … [Read more...]
New on-trade action to help remove one billion units of alcohol
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and its members will take action through the on-trade, to help deliver the pledge to remove a billion units of alcohol sold annually from the market, by the end of 2015. The commitment is one of a new set of pledges from alcohol producers and retailers, working in partnership with the Government to tackle alcohol-related harm, … [Read more...]
London Restaurant Festival: new customers for your restaurant
This year marks the sixth birthday of the London Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express, an event designed to raise the profile of the diverse selection of cuisines and restaurants found in the city of London. Taking place between October 9th and 27th, the festival combines a series of unique events and festival menus exclusively provided by participating … [Read more...]