Beyond cool: The Deltic Group’s Bar&Beyond
The Deltic Group has opened its third Bar&Beyond in Sheffield. Mark Ludmon reports Established as a leader in the clubbing sector, The Deltic Group is making in-roads into late-night bars. It has been busy rolling out two bar concepts this year, Steinbeck & Shaw and Bar&Beyond, which bring a stripped-back edgy feel alongside classic party …
A quarter of Brits love fish fingers
A quarter of the population has named fish fingers as their favourite food, according to a study by Young’s For Chefs. The research into Britain’s top 50 favourite foods finds that there is a place for fish fingers in pubs and casual dining restaurants and and not just on children’s menus. Garry Roche, foodservice sales …
Smugglers Cove crowned UK’s Best Rum Bar
The Smugglers Cove at Liverpool’s Albert Dock has been crowned the home of the UK’s best rum list. The New World Trading Company pub has been awarded Rums Drink List of the Year in the Imbibe Drinks List of the Year 2016 awards, held in association with Mixxit. The 19th century listed building, formerly a …
Aston Manor celebrates record year for award wins
Cider producer Aston Manor, whose brands include Kingstone Press, Friels and Crumpton Oaks, is celebrating a record year with 17 award wins. Not only that but the company whose brands include Kingstone Press, Friels and Crumpton Oaks, has also been shortlisted for a further five. Kingstone Press, Crumpton Oaks, Knights Malvern Oak and Knights Malvern …
Free Uber ride on Budweiser this December!
In its biggest ever UK responsible drinking campaign, Budweiser has launched a partnership with Uber to offer free rides to all its new users throughout December. Part of a wider campaign that draws a hard line on drink driving, the initiative encourages people to pre-plan their journeys home and ensures revellers get home safe during …
Aberdeen bartender wins Don Papa Rum cocktail competition
Aberdeen bartender Shea Campbell will be heading to the Philippines after winning a national cocktail competition with Don Papa Rum. He was awarded the title of Don of Cocktails for triumphing in the #Sugarlandia final against seven other bartenders. The bartenders were challenged to create an original serve from ingredients and props revealed to them …
Marie Picard wins Beluga Signature 2016
Marie Picard has won Beluga Signature 2016 with her two cocktails created for men and women. The cocktail for him was named “BE as LU and Gaspard” and comprised Beluga Noble vodka, elderflower liquor, lemon, hibiscus syrup and pomelo zest. The cocktail for her was named “Beluga’thering”, the cocktail ingredients being Beluga Noble vodka, dry …
Speakers confirmed for Casual Dining 2017
TGI Friday’s, Mitchells & Butler, Casual Dining Group, Bill’s, Wahaca and Côte Restaurants, are preparing to host keynote speeches at Casual Dining 2017. Returning to the Business Design Centre in London on 22-23 February, organisers of the event have lined up exclusive keynotes and interviews with important names in the business. Among them are Martin …
Croydon contemporary artist goes back to her roots
Croydon-born artist Elizabeth James is to open a contemporary art gallery in the heart of South Norwood, after winning a competition by Croydon Council. The new gallery will open on Wednesday 7th December and will bring an eclectic mix of art, design, gifts, homeware and workshops. At the launch from 7 ’til 9pm, there will …
Peach Pub Company wins Best Employer Award
The Peach Pub Company picked up the Best Employer Award at the recent Springboard Awards for Excellence. Over 550 people attended the annual event where inspiring people and organisations from across the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries were recognised for their achievements. The Peach Pub Company, which has pubs in the UK’s market towns in …
