All news articles for January 20, 2012

Live music in pubs could become easier after the Live Music Bill made progress through parliament

Pub industry welcomes progress of Live Music Bill

By Peter Ruddick

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and publicans have welcomed the latest passage of the Live Music Bill through parliament in it's progress to possibly becoming law and making it easier for venues to put on live music.

Brakspear Pubs are spending £500k on the refurbishment of two pubs including The Crown at Playhatch near Reading

£500k refurbishment for two Brakspear Pubs

By Peter Ruddick

Brakspear Pubs has begun refurbishment schemes on two of its pubs run by The Tailor Made Dining Company at a total cost for both sites of over £500k.

Dartmoor Brewery has appointed Admiral Taverns director Kevin Georgel to its board

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2012

By Luke Nicholls

BigHospitality rounds up the latest appointments in the hospitality industry. This month sees key appointments at hotels, restaurants and pubs including The Roof Gardens, Morrison Bowmore, Hilton and Starwood.

Restaurateurs have been warned to check their kitchens and buildings meet fire safety regulations after a Chester restaurant was fined over £24k

Restaurants issued with fire regulation warning

By Peter Ruddick

Restaurateurs have been warned to check their kitchens and buildings meet fire safety regulations or face a substantial fine after the owners of a Chester restaurant were forced to pay over £24k for breaching rules.

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Pearls of Wisdom: Davide Scabin

By Stefan Chomka

The chef-proprietor of Combal Zero in Piemonte, northern Italy – a regular on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – is a pioneer of conceptual cooking.

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