Simmons Bars sells majority stake to support expansion
The owners of Simmons Bar Group have sold a majority stake in the business to a private equity firm to support ambitious expansion plans. Nightlight Leisure, which trades as Simmons Bar Group, hopes that, with Lonsdale Capital Partners, it will be able to grow substantially from its 12 sites in London to other UK cities …
Fentimans adds super-premium tonic to match high-quality gin
A new super-premium mixer is to be added to the premium range from leading soft drinks producer Fentimans. Connoisseurs Tonic Water has been developed to accentuate and amplify the delicate botanical flavours found in artisanal and premium gin. It has a smooth taste profile that has been achieved by the infusion of natural botanicals and …
Southern Comfort offers New Orleans trip in cocktail challenge
Bartenders are being challenged to create a cocktail inspired by their home town using Southern Comfort for a chance to win a trip to New Orleans. Now in its third year in the UK, the Southern Comfort Southern Showdown will feature regional heats across the country, culminating in a winner and two runners-up going to …
