On 2nd November 2017, Oakman Inns & Restaurants, operators of 20 contemporary pubs across the West Midlands and Home Counties, were celebrating after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. Oakman Inns is one of 40 organisations (and the only pub group) … [Read more...]
Gisborough Hall announces multi-million-pound woodland spa plans
Gisborough Hall has revealed detailed plans for its new multi-million-pound spa development. Earlier this year, the family-owned hotel became fully-independent for the first time since it opened 15 years ago and announced its intention to build a new spa within its grounds. Work will get underway later this year or early next year and it’s hoped the extensive woodland spa … [Read more...]
Whitbread launches Cookhouse and Pub Concept in Oldbury three further openings confirmed
UK hotel, restaurant and coffee shop operator Whitbread, has launched its newest brand Cookhouse and Pub in Oldbury, West Midlands. Cookhouse and Pub aims to re-invent the pub dining experience, delivering the quality food and service of an informal, all-day casual restaurant, with the relaxed vibe and affordability of a pub. The new concept, a trial for Whitbread is … [Read more...]
Michelin starred Ellory launches new comfort food Sundays
This November, Ellory, the Michelin-starred Hackney restaurant, will launch ‘Ellory Sundays’, celebrating simple comfort food classics with a twist, all specially paired with wines from their list of exclusively European bottles. Available as a special on Sundays only, Head Chef Sam Kamienko has recreated simple familiar home-style dishes, given a new meaning by using the … [Read more...]
Leandro Carreira’s Londrino to launch late November
Leandro Carreiras highly anticipated restaurant and wine bar will open its doors in London Bridge at the end of November. Londrino will observe the flavours, traditions and ingredients from Leandros native Portugal, through the eyes of a chef that now calls London home. Situated on the residential street of Snowsfields, Londrino will of for two separate dining spaces – an … [Read more...]