Gins line up for return of World’s Best Martini Challenge
Six gins will be competing in collaboration with bars and bartenders in the return of the World’s Best Martini Challenge in January. Five boutique brands have reached the final list of contenders that will go before a panel of judges at an event at Oslo in Hackney in London on January 18 – up against …
Steep rise in bars and restaurants developing their own apps
The number of bars and restaurants with their own apps has seen a steep rise over the past 12 months, according to new data. There has been a 400% increase in high-street hospitality brands developing their own apps rather than just working with third-party providers, reports hospitality management technology specialist Zonal. The latest GO Technology …
Midlands brewer launches spirits inspired by Peaky Blinders
A range of spirits has been launched by Midlands brewer Sadler’s to tie in with the success of TV series Peaky Blinders. Under the name of Peaky Blinder, it has launched Irish Whiskey, Spiced Dry Gin and Black Spiced Rum, celebrating traditional flavours from the 1920s when the drama is set but with a modern …
Siren brews up barrel-aged porter with added tamarind
Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew has added a porter aged in bourbon barrels to its range, brewed to explore the properties of tamarind. At 14% ABV, Sheltered Spirit Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter was brewed back in 2016 for ageing in barrels. During this period, they added tamarind and a touch of chipotle chilli. Available …
Salty Dog snack range adds new popcorn products
Two new popcorn products have been added to the Salty Dog range as the appetite for popcorn snacks continues to rise. They come in two flavours – Sea Salt and Sweet & Salty – with eye-catching packaging, aimed at bars and pubs as well as retail. They come in 15g and 25g packs respectively. They …
BurningNight Group’s new Smokin’ hot concept debuts in Leeds
Smokin’ Bar & Kitchen has been launched in Leeds, specialising in smokin’ food and drink A new American barbecue restaurant and bar concept has been unveiled by BurningNight Group to build on the success of its Bierkeller Entertainment Complexes. Smokin’ Bar & Kitchen has revealed its bold Old West-inspired look in Park Row in Leeds, …
