Alcohol

Chancellor extends alcohol duty freeze as he unveils pre-election ‘tax-cutting’ Budget

06-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has frozen alcohol duty until February 2025 in a ‘tax-cutting’ Budget designed to warm up voters ahead of an imminent general election.

Trade urges Scotland’s new First Minister to halt proposed ban on alcohol advertising

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has published an open letter calling for Scotland’s new First Minister to halt the Scottish Government’s proposed ban on alcohol advertising and promotion.

Alcohol off sales easement extended by another year

19-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

The alcohol off sales easement introduced during the pandemic has been extended by a further year until September 2023.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for July

28-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

This month sees a number of new spirit collaborations as well as non-alcoholic wines, crafted lemonade and a dessert-led liqueur.

Liquid assets: February 2022

07-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

A trio of gins, bubblegum flavoured beer, super sparkling English wine, and nitro-charged mocktails are among this month's drinks launches to keep an eye out for.

Bar advert banned for encouraging 'binge drinking'

09-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

A bar promotion offering ‘over 50 cold pints at your fingertips’ has been banned for encouraging ‘excessive drinking’.

The great beer quiz: 25 questions to test your knowledge

26-Apr-2018 By Restaurant magazine

With a new breed of Millennial drinker demanding a better brew, it’s never been more important to know your beers. Take our quiz to discover if you’re lacking in the lager stakes or whether you’re a bona fide beer geek.