Ginsters of Cornwall, the UK’s number one pasty producer, is opening its debut Ginsters Pasty Store in Newbury, Berkshire. Bringing a Taste of Cornwall to Northbrook Street, the new Ginsters store officially opens on Saturday 1st September, offering customers a range of savoury pastries with a selection of side dishes, a breakfast menu, and hot drinks. Baking in … [Read more...]
East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint – Brewhouse & Kitchen comments on the luxury brewing market
As news broke this week of an East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint of beer, many are questioning if the craft beer market has gone too far. Simon Bunn, Co-Founder of Brewhouse & Kitchen, believes that this news represents a diversification of brewing and a step in the right direction. Simon Bunn: “While many may see a pint of beer for £22.50 as an excessive … [Read more...]
New ibis Styles opens its doors in Glasgow
The new £11.25 million ibis Styles Glasgow Centre West opened its doors to the public this week. Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Eva Bolander, joined the team on Wednesday 29 August at the hotel to cut the ribbon and declare the hotel officially open. Managed by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH, the 40,000ft2 former office block has been transformed … [Read more...]
Steve Cane returns to Amba Hotel Marble Arch as the new general manager
With eight years’ experience at glh Hotels Steve Cane, the former general manager at Amba Hotel Charing Cross, has been promoted to General Manager of sister hotel Amba Hotel Marble Arch. Equipped with over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, he knows what is needed to run a great hotel and is looking forward to celebrating the individuality of the property. … [Read more...]
UKHospitality welcomes Lib Dem rates plans, but calls for immediate relief
UKHospitality has commended the Liberal Democrats’ plans to abolish business rates but stressed that action must be taken immediately to support hospitality businesses crippled by the system. The Liberal Democrats have today published a blueprint for a replacement of the business rates system with a Commercial Landowner Levy taxing land, rather than … [Read more...]