Our weekly round-up of industry news, for April 29 to May 7, 2013 New look for Brugal rums A new design has been unveiled across the Brugal rum range alongside the UK launch of an ultra-premium limited release. The new bottles have a stylish premium look with a modern edge while maintaining links with the …

Plans to restrict the hours that alcohol can be sold in bars, pubs and clubs in Hartlepool town centre have been rejected by local councillors. Hartlepool Borough Council’s licensing committee considered proposals for an Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Order (EMRO) to ban all sales of alcohol between 2am and 6am. It was put forward by …

Eclectic Bars is unveiling its first new food menu for The Living Room bars after taking over their management. Launching this month, it has enhanced the existing offering with more local provenance and a new “theatrical” presentation style. Inspired by trends in the restaurant industry, the bars now offer an “eat with your eyes” menu …

Novus Leisure has unveiled a new retro burger diner concept, inspired by the 1950s, at its Tiger Tiger in Aberdeen. It was launched this weekend (May 4), offering a range of good-quality burgers, fries, shakes and onion rings. Its burgers are made with Scottish beef, pressed and made on the premises. Currently exclusive to Tiger …

Bartenders from across the UK are being invited to enter a competition for No 3 Gin, challenging them to make a twist on a classic gin and tonic. Five regional events at Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and London will be followed by a grand final for the winners of each regional event on June 17. …