Pub & Bar

Unruly Pig named UK's best gastropub

25-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Suffolk’s Unruly Pig has been named the best gastropub in the UK in the Estrella Damn Top 50 Gastropubs 2022 list.

Silverleaf cocktail bar to open in Pan Pacific London hotel next month

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Three top London bartenders are behind the opening of a new cocktail bar in the recently launched Pan Pacific London hotel next month

Scottish-based bar group accused of 'systemic mistreatment' in collective grievance from workers

11-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The owners of Scottish-based bar and restaurant brands MacMerry 300 and Abandon Ship have been accused of 'systemic mistreatment' in a collective grievance signed by both current and former staff.

The Cocktail Club owner Nightcap reports strong trading

10-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Bar operator Nightcap has reported a 46% increase in group sales to £15.5m for the 26 weeks to 26 December 2021, compared to the same period in 2019.

Happy Face Pizza continues expansion in the capital

05-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Neapolitan pizza restaurant group Happy Face Pizza will open a third restaurant in the capital next month, in Brent Cross, with two more planned for later in the year.

Consumers urged not to desert pubs during 'dry January'

04-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Leading industry voices have urged consumers not to desert their local pub during 'dry January', warning that businesses will struggle if people stay away.

Latest opening: The Pig's Head

24-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The London-based publicans behind of The Princess of Shoreditch and Islington institution The Pig & Butcher have launched a new farm to fork gastropub in Clapham’s Old Town.

Boom: Battle Bar set to triple estate with nationwide expansion planned

14-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Competitive socialising operator Boom: Battle Bar is planning for major expansion around the UK that will see it triple the size of its estate.

Omicron pain leaves night-time economy facing '12 days of Christmas misery'

14-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to urgently provide night-time economy businesses with financial support, as the impact of the Omicron Covid variant hits trade.

Lobos Tapas team to launch Italian restaurant and bar Negroni's

13-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

The team behind Spanish restaurant group Lobos Tapas is launching Soho-based restaurant and wine bar Negroni’s.

Oakman Group to double its estate by mid 2026

13-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Pub group Oakman is looking to more than double its estate to around 70 pubs in the next four and a half years.

Making a name for yourself – how businesses can successfully manage their online reputations

09-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

A business’ reputation has never been more important, and in today’s digital world it can be made or destroyed online.

The Connaught Bar named best in the world for second consecutive year

08-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The Connaught Bar in London's Mayfair has claimed the top spot in The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the second consecutive year.

Dirty Bones team to open hip hop speakeasy in Shoreditch

29-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The team behind American comfort food restaurant group Dirty Bones is opening a hip hop bar in London’s Shoreditch.

Pubs and restaurants face 'increasing pressure' of rising wages

26-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Hourly rates of pay across pubs and restaurants are climbing steadily with back-of-house roles in one age bracket approaching £10 per hour for the first time, according to Fourth.

Hospitality trade bodies rally to combat drink spiking

26-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Four leading trade bodies have joined forces to help try and ensure customer safety amid growing concerns about drink spiking at hospitality venues across the UK.

Lynnette Marrero named winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2021

25-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Lynnette Marrero, bar manager at Llama Inn in New York has been named the winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2021.

RedCat Pub Company adds six more sites to its estate

24-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

RedCat Pub Company has bolstered its estate with the purchase of six new sites.

Yorkshire-based brewery SALT to open London brewery and tap rooms

24-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Yorkshire-based craft brewery SALT is expanding into the capital with the acquisition of a brewery as well as two tap rooms.

Nightcap acquires tequila-bar group Barrio Familia

22-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Late night hospitality group Nightcap has acquired London-based bar group Barrio Familia with plans to expand it in the future.

Spain's Salmon Guru wins Michter's Art of Hospitality Award at World’s 50 Best Bars

19-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The World’s 50 Best Bars has announced Spain's Salmon Guru as the winner of this year's Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, ahead of its awards ceremony in London next month.

Hospitality Rising aims to raise £5m for 'world's biggest hospitality recruitment ad campaign'

18-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

A recruitment campaign to attract more talent into the hospitality industry is aiming to raise £5m to meet its goals.

Revolution Bars lines up competitive socialising concept

16-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Revolution Bars Group is adding a third and fourth brand to its portfolio, including a soon-to-launch competitive socialising concept.

Bar operator Nightcap to push on with expansion with 23 sites in the pipeline

15-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

London Cocktail Club owner Nightcap says it has 23 sites in legal negotiations or under offer across its brands as it looks to grow in 2022 and beyond.

October brings 'modest sales growth' for managed groups amid mounting operational pressures

15-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved modest sales growth in October amid mounting operational pressures, the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.

Latest opening: The Chelsea Pig

12-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Furniture designer Timothy Oulton has added publican to his CV by taking over a historic Chelsea drinking den.

Female-led pub Flowerhouse opens in Marylebone

12-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The team behind The Light Bar has opened a pub that they say will support women in the hospitality industry and stand out in a predominantly male-led sector.

Hospitality sector 'in peril’ as comparable revenues halve

12-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The hospitality sector is ‘an industry in peril’ with revenues almost halved compared to 2019, according to new figures.

The Rose & Crown in Enfield to relaunch

05-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Redhouse Pubs Group is embarking on a joint £350,000 refurbishment of The Rose & Crown in Enfield with Star Pubs & Bars that will improve its food offer.

Pub owners dip into personal savings to keep businesses afloat

02-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Pub and bar owners lent their own businesses £138m to stay afloat during the pandemic, according to research from Growthdeck.

Maria and Scott Hunter to open Pig’s Head in Clapham next month

29-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Publicans Maria and Scott Hunter will open sustainable pub Pig’s Head in Clapham next month, kickstarting a new string of projects for the duo under their newly-formed Antidote Projects business.

Ben Tish appointed chef director at Cubitt House

29-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Ben Tish has been named chef director at London-based pub and hotel group Cubitt House as part of a number of new appointments at the business.

Neo-noire: Idris Elba on his new London wine bar and shop

29-Oct-2021 By Mark Sansom

Actor Idris Elba has made a foray into London’s bar scene with the launch of Porte Noire in King’s Cross.

London Cocktail Club to open three venues next month

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

London Cocktail Club owner Nightcap has announced that it will open three new venues in Bristol, Reading and Central London throughout November.

Delivery and takeaway sales more than double pre-pandemic levels

22-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Delivery and takeaway sales at managed restaurant and pub groups were more than twice that of pre-pandemic levels in September, new data shows.

Brewdog admits it “messed up” over gold can promotion

21-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Brewdog has admitted that it “messed up” with its gold can promotion after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that it was misleading.

How I Got Here: Helen Hall

20-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The Peckham Cellar's co-founder on opening a wine bar during a pandemic, getting her start in the sector, and why hospitality can be the best job in the world.

More than three quarters of pubs planning to push up prices

19-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 81% of pub operators are increasing prices in their businesses this year, a poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser - BigHospitality's sister site - has found.

Security shortage 'becoming critical'

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned that door security staff shortages in the night time economy are 'becoming critical'.

Managed groups see 'significant' September sales bounce

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved a significant bounce in sales in September, the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.

Daniel Corrochio to open Mexican restaurant at Ruby’s in Dalston

14-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Chef and drinks expert Daniel Corrochio will launch bar and restaurant Corrochio’s at Ruby’s in Dalston this month.

Experimental Cocktail Club owner to take on Covent Garden music venue

12-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Henrietta Hotel and Experimental Cocktail Club owner Experimental Group is to take on the former Roadhouse site in Covent Garden for the launch of a new late-night venue.

Late night bar Louche to bring 'rakish vibe' back to Soho

05-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

The team behind the Records Bars will open new Soho late night bar Louche on Greek Street this Friday (8 October)

William Reed to launch The BigHospitality Expo in September 2022

05-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

William Reed has announced it is bringing the power of all its market-leading and trusted hospitality brands together to launch The BigHospitality Expo from 26-28 September 2022.

Hospitality and leisure business to contribute an additional £3.5bn to UK economy this year

30-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Hospitality and leisure business are expected to contribute an additional £3.5bn to UK economy this year following sharp rebound in sales.

London Cocktail Club signs on new Reading site

30-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

London Cocktail Club has announced its third new site in eight weeks with a new venue set to open in Reading.

Hospitality staff to keep all tips under new Government legislation

24-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Restaurants will no longer be able to take a proportion of staff tips or service charge under new plans to be set out by the Government today (24 September).

UK pub and bar market expected to make full recovery by 2024

23-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The UK pub and bar market will recover to nearly two thirds of its pre-pandemic value in 2021 with a full recovery expected by 2024, according to Lumina Intelligence.

Bright Pete Holdings duo to open Carmine in Streatham

21-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Christopher Howe and Jamie Cottam-Allan will open a second venue as part of their Bright Pete Holdings pub company.

Idris Elba and Connaught Wine Cellars' David Farber to launch first Porte Noire wine bar

16-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Actor Idris Elba and Connaught Wine Cellars founder David Farber are to launch a wine bar and shop under their Porte Noire Champagne and rosé brand in London's King's Cross.