Appletiser promotion offers theatre break prize for mums
An on-trade promotion has been launched for Appletiser for Mother’s Day, offering the prize of a mini theatre break for mums. Distributor Coca-Cola Enterprises is running the “win a showstopping day for you and your mum” promotion until March 30 which is Mother’s Day. There are 10 main prizes of a theatre trip to London …
British spiced malt sets out to challenge convention
A new British spiced malt spirit is being targeted at the on-trade for serving neat or in cocktails with the ambition of developing it into a “recognised bar call”. Albion Racing Club, or ARC, is made from 100% English malted barley and distilled five times in copper pot stills at the English Spirit Distillery in …
Bar becomes part of ‘open lobby’ in hotel revamp
A new bar, restaurant and lobby concept has been unveiled at the Holiday Inn in Darlington North by Dominvs Hospitality, the hospitality arm of the Dominvs Group. It has created one open, cohesive public area at the refurbished 80-bedroom hotel in Darlington, combining the front desk, restaurant, bar, lounge area and business centre. It is …
Porter and cider drink London Velvet launched in kegs
A traditional London serve of “half and half” has inspired new drink London Velvet, a blend of porter ale and fine cider. Initially introduced early this year in 500ml bottles, has now been launched in kegs to support increased distribution in the on-trade. At 5% ABV, it can be drunk chilled straight from the bottle …
SIBA names winners in National Beer Competition
Fuller’s, Bristol Beer Factory and Cotswold Spring Brewery have been named Supreme Champions as part of the National Beer Competition run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). Announced at the organisation’s BeerX event in Sheffield, the winning beers were OSM (Old Sodbury Mild) from Cotswold Spring in the cask category, Fuller’s London Porter in …
YBF awards seek nation’s young food and drink pioneers
The search for Britain’s brightest young pioneers in food and drink is under way with the launch of this year’s YBFs. The awards are now open for entries, with a category for alcoholic drinks and cocktails to be judged by leading bartender Tony Conigliaro (pictured), co-founder of London bars 69 Colebrooke Row and The Zetter …
VIDEO: Bacardi Legacy UK competition final
Bacardi has released a video of last month’s UK and Ireland final of its Bacardi Legacy competition in London, where it named the ultimate winner from three “most promising” finalists announced last year. Click here for a full report on the night’s events, including the recipe for the winning recipe Maid in Cuba created by …
