Sales of British beer rose by 0.7 per cent in 2017, with a positive end to the year supported with a welcome freeze in beer duty in the November Budget. This increase in sales means that fifty-five million more pints of beer were sold in 2017, compared with the previous year. Whilst there has been an increase in overall beer sales, sales in pubs and bars still fell by 2.4 … [Read more...]
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle appoints new Operations Manager
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle welcomes to its senior team Mylo Mahon as Operations Manager. Joining from the renowned Gidleigh Park in Devon, where he spent the last two years as part of the senior management team. Speaking of his new role Mylo said: “I am thrilled to be joining The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, a truly unique destination founded upon the epitome of … [Read more...]
Marco to inspire romance during Valentine’s visit
Marco Pierre White is hosting lunch and dinner at his North Somerset restaurants on Tuesday 13 February, providing the perfect opportunity for a special Valentine’s date. The iconic chef will visit the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill and the Bardolino Pizzeria, Espresso & Bellini Bar, both located at the Cadbury House hotel in Congresbury. Guests at the … [Read more...]
UK consumers defy income pressures to spend on leisure
The UK’s consumers were less constrained in their leisure spending in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the previous year, according to the latest findings from the Leisure Consumer Q4 2017 report by Deloitte. The quarterly survey of more than 3,000 UK adults found that 2017 ended positively for the leisure sector, with consumer spending increasing in seven out of 11 … [Read more...]
Mother and Daughter team up to reopen local pub the Albert Inn
The Albert Inn, a local community pub in the Welsh town of Caernarfon will throw open its doors this week. The pub reopens following a joint investment of £140,000 between leading community pub company Admiral Taverns and mother and daughter partnership Elsa Roberts-Jones and Shannon Roberts-Simpson. Having undergone a transformational refurbishment, the pub will host its … [Read more...]