Edinburgh Cocktail Week cancels 2020 festival
Edinburgh Cocktail Week has announced the cancellation of its 2020 festival, which was due to take place from 12-18 October, with the event now postponed until 11-17 October 2021. Gary Anderson, Edinburgh Cocktail Week’s managing director, said: “Before I get into the bad news, I would first like to personally thank you all for your …
Registration opens for Pub20
Pub20, the UK’s only dedicated trade show for the pub industry, is back for a sixth year on 4 and 5 February 2020. The free-to-attend show will welcome thousands of pub operators and owners, offering the chance to learn from industry experts, share ideas, meet suppliers, discover the latest industry trends and do some all-important …
Heineken UK offers Halloween tips and tricks
The team at Heineken UK are offering a host of support and advice to help bar operators to capitalise on the 2019 Halloween party celebrations. Falling on a Thursday this year, Halloween represents a significant opportunity for operators to boost mid-week sales, as well as providing outlets with the perfect excuse to extend the occasion …
Jägermeister gets into the Halloween spirit
Mast-Jaegermeister UK has launched a new on-trade Halloween campaign complete with more than 1,500 themed kits and brand activation events across the UK. This year’s campaign welcomes the return of the Schädelmann, a hooded skeleton character which embodies the spooky spirit of Halloween, appearing on all key Jägermeister visuals. Jonathan Dennys, consumer marketing and insights …
Trader Vic’s gets ready for World Mai Tai Day
Iconic Polynesian-inspired restaurant and bar Trader Vic’s London is inviting guests to celebrate World Mai Tai Day on 30 August. The tropical drinking den, located at the London Hilton on Park Lane, will be hosting an exclusive party to mark 75 years of ‘Mai-Tai – Roa-Ae’. As part of the celebration, Trader Vic’s London has …
An unmissable day of discovery at Speciality & Fine Food Fair
The countdown is underway for this year’s special 20th anniversary edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair (SFFF). As the leading showcase for the industry’s artisan producers, 2019 promises some unmissable highlights – making 1 to 3 September an essential diary date. Find your next best sellers At the heart of the fair, which is …
Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day Festival
On Wednesday 14 August, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day Festival, celebrating the life and death of a locally renowned pirate. Burgh Island has a rich history and heritage, with a distant past enshrined in lawless pursuits and scandal. The island was a favourite among smugglers – most notorious …
Canopies UK’s Cantabria spreads Christmas cheer
Bar owners looking to increase profits over the Christmas period can install one of Canopies UK’s stylish Cantabria canopies. With the Cantabria, you’ll be able to cater for more guests this festive season, as well as create a focal point that’ll get you noticed. Controlled by a single handheld remote or smart device, the Cantabria …
Bars and brands play ‘trick or treat’ this Halloween
With just a week to go before Halloween on 31 October, we look at what drinks brands and UK bars are doing to spook things up. To kick things off on Thursday 24 October, Kraken Black Spiced Rum is collaborating with immersive theatre group Les Enfants Terribles for ‘Screamfest: The Ocean of Souls’. Upon arrival …
Sleep becomes Sleep + Eat with new focus on restaurants and bars
Europe’s leading hotel design and development event Sleep has evolved into Sleep + Eat for 2018, recognising the growing interdependence of restaurants, bars and hotels in creating the full hospitality experience. As in previous years, the event, which is taking place at the National Hall in Olympia on 20 and 21 November, will comprise an …
