Following an extensive refurbishment, Pitcher & Piano in Derby is set to re-open its doors to the public unveiling a brand new look in late March. Designed by BGW Concorde, the 108-cover modern bar has been stripped-back to achieve an industrial feel throughout, softened with pops of decorative colour. A cosy fireplace on entrance creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in … [Read more...]
Park Inn by Radisson introduces Smart Meetings & Events concept
21 Park Inn by Radisson hotels in the UK & Ireland have launched the new global Smart Meeting & Events hospitality concept, offering consistent Connection, Choice and Community to modern business meetings. Smart Meetings & Events are designed to deliver the right type of smart food, drinks, event spaces and technology to support varying guests’ life and work … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton enters Central London
Hampton by Hilton has added a landmark hotel to its portfolio with the opening of the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo. It is the brand’s first hotel in central London and follows the recent launch of Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal, joining Hilton Worldwide's global brand of over 1,900 mid-priced hotels. H&C News has watched the hotel being … [Read more...]
New research shows 4 in 10 adults ‘Never’ visit the Pub
New research has been released by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, showing that 38% of British adults ‘never’ visit the pub and over a third (36%) of pub-goers visit the pub less often than they did just 12 months ago. The independent research, commissioned by CAMRA, also showed that 80% of pub-goers have never been communicated to by their most local pub but 24% of these … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay returns to site of Aubergine
Gordon Ramsay Group has acquired the site of the former Aubergine restaurant where Gordon had his first Head Chef position and where he won his first brace of Michelin Stars. Aubergine at 11 Park Walk in Chelsea was owned by A-Z Restaurants and opened under Gordon Ramsay as Head Chef in 1993. Gaining two Michelin Stars in 1997, which it held until Ramsay left the restaurant in … [Read more...]