Mother’s Day was not only a celebration for mums but also for the Orchid Group pubs in which thousands of families marked the special day. The day was the busiest in Orchid history with total sales of £866k. Combined with the busiest Saturday in Orchid history the day before, with sales of £762k, this made for an incredibly successful weekend. Magnificent 7 push brings … [Read more...]
Pub trade welcomes relaxation of hours for World Cup
The Government has announced that it will relax licensing hours for the on-trade during England’s World Cup matches for a maximum of four hours to a latest time of 1am, stating: “The Government has listened to the views received in response to the consultation and in discussion with partners has decided to proceed with the proposal to relax licensing hours nationally for … [Read more...]
Slug and Lettuce new menu + spring cocktails
The Ultimate S&L Burger, Spicy Pork Pad Thai and Beef Madras are just three of the new dishes being offered on the latest Slug and Lettuce menu. “The new Slug and Lettuce menu offers something for everyone from brunch options, sharing dishes, sandwiches and wraps to classic main course choices, salads, curries, burger and pasta dishes,” said Nicola Stuart, senior brand … [Read more...]
Milos latest flagship restaurant for St James’s renaissance
The Crown Estate has agreed a lease with the internationally renowned Greek seafood restaurant Milos for a new 8,000 sq ft flagship at No 1 Regent Street. Milos offers a contemporary, fine dining experience and was founded by Costas Spiliadis in 1979 with its first restaurant opening in Montreal, Canada. Milos now also has critically acclaimed restaurants in New York, Las … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels portfolio expansion with new projects
Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel management company, is expanding its portfolio and bolstering its project management credentials with a series of new ventures. The company has recently begun or completed no less than seven builds, refurbishments or management handovers, representing significant investment in the hotel and leisure sector. DoubleTree … [Read more...]