Pubs & Bars

Restaurants urged to apply for business rates relief

25-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

A £300m relief fund set up to help operators hit by rising business rates is now available for local councils to share out, the government has said.

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Pub design? It’s no small beer

24-Apr-2017

As pubs scramble to reposition themselves for the 21st century, too many are embracing ruinous interior design

Margarita cocktail contest comes to London’s Mexican restaurants

20-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

London restaurants and bars such as Wahaca, El Patron and DF/Mexico are to compete for the title of ‘best margarita in town’ in the city’s first ever ‘Margarita Rumble’ competition.

What does a 2017 general election mean for hospitality?

18-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry has welcomed the announcement of a general election on 8 June as a chance to challenge politicians on the issues facing restaurants, hotels and pubs.

Ladies of Restaurants to host London debate

18-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Women working in hospitality are being invited to attend a London talk with top industry professionals this spring.

Former Providores chef to head up new London gastropub

11-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Karl Calvert, former head chef at Peter Gordon’s The Providores, is to head up the kitchen at a new London gastropub.

Spending on restaurants rises 12% in March

11-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

UK restaurants and pubs saw a double-digit rise in spending in March boosted by the warm weather, according to data from Barclaycard.

Drake & Morgan reveals more on new site The Bothy

10-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

More details have been revealed about The Bothy, the new Drake & Morgan (D&M) restaurant and bar set to open in West India Quay, east London.

Third Back To The Floor event raises £92k for Hospitality Action

10-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Industry charity Hospitality Action has raised £92,000 in its third annual Back to The Floor event.

Californian-style Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar to open on Selfridges' rooftop

07-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar, a Californian-inspired concept from the Des McDonald restaurant group, is to open on Selfridges' rooftop, with chefs from Soho House and The Ivy.

Restaurants urged to innovate on tea, as sales drop vs coffee

05-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

There are big opportunities for restaurants and food businesses to grow their tea and iced tea offers, as customers continue to choose coffee instead when eating and drinking out.

Licensing Act in need of 'radical overhaul'

04-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

The 2003 Licensing Act is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and in need of a complete overhaul, according to a House of Lords Committee.

Craft Guild launches Young National Chef of the Year 2018

04-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

The Craft Guild of Chefs has launched its annual search for the Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) 2018.

Champagne Taittinger plants its first Kentish sparkling wine vines

03-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

French Champagne house Taittinger is to launch officially the planting stage of its English sparkling wine, in the fields of its vineyard project in Kent.

Seafood Pub Company announces second Yorkshire site

03-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The Seafood Pub Company (SPC) is to open its second venue in Yorkshire, after acquiring The Fleece in Addingham village as part of its continued expansion push.