Industry news round-up: October 2, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 29 to October 2, 2014 Operator triumphs in Manchester awards Living Ventures picked up four awards in this year’s Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards. Its year-old venue Manchester House (pictured) received the titles of restaurant of the year, newcomer of the year and bar of the …
Industry news round-up: September 25, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 22 to 25, 2014 Belfast hotel bar wins AA Spirit Award The Merchant Hotel in Belfast has won an award from The AA for its cocktail bar (pictured). The AA Spirit Award, sponsored by The Balvenie whisky, was given to the hotel in recognition of the skills …
Industry news round-up: September 22, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 18 to 22, 2014 Dirty Martini continues expansion CG Restaurants & Bars has acquired a new site for its Dirty Martini cocktail bar concept in the City of London only weeks after announcing another half a mile away. It is taking over the site of Novus Leisure’s …
Industry news round-up: September 18, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 15 to 18, 2014 Restaurant acquires Jim Beam barrel JW Steakhouse at London’s Grosvenor House has become the first retailer in Europe to acquire a full barrel of Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon. The hotel’s beverage manager Karina Elias travelled to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in …
Industry news round-up: September 15, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 11 to 15, 2014 ALMR names Late Night Awards winners Operators of bars and clubs across the UK have been recognised in this year’s Late Night Awards run by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). The winners were announced at the ALMR’s second annual Dusk ‘til …
Industry news round-up: September 11, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 8 to 11, 2014 ALMR announces new CEO The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has announced today that David McHattie (pictured) is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by Kate Nicholls (pictured). David, who will take up a position on the ALMR’s advisory …
Industry news round-up: September 8, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 4 to 8, 2014 New porters launched by Guinness Guinness is launching two new premium porters in the UK as its first products from an innovation programme at the brewery in Dublin. Guinness Dublin Porter and Guinness West Indies Porter will be supported with a £5million marketing …
Industry news round-up: September 4, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for September 1 to 4, 2014 New site for expanding Dirty Martini CG Restaurants & Bars has acquired a site in the City of London for its expanding group of Dirty Martini bars. It has taken over the premises of Clause near Monument from Swizzlestick Bars and expects to …
Industry news round-up: September 1, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for August 28 to September 1, 2014 UK plan for Grey Goose vodka and cognac The new Grey Goose VX – vodka blended with cognac – is to be introduced into UK bars in spring next year after launching in the travel trade. The new spirit has been created …
Industry news round-up: August 28, 2014
Our regular round-up of industry news, for August 26 to 28, 2014 Jack Daniel’s to celebrate Jack’s Birthday Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands is planning a raft of activities in the on-trade for Jack Daniel’s whiskey as part of its annual celebration of Jack’s Birthday. The brand has partnered with key bars and pubs to deliver activities …
