Scottish Licensed Trade News

Food costs under the microscope

Major operators cautiously confident about year ahead THE economic outlook hasn’t markedly changed for major pub and restaurant groups..

March 31, 2011

Firms take a shot with sambucas

New flavoured variants promoted as long mixed drinks THE sambuca category has seen its fair share of activity this month, with four new..

March 31, 2011

States success gives craft producer hope

Brewers large and small are alive to the potential of niche brews A QUIET revolution has been occurring on the UK brewing scene – and..

March 31, 2011

St Andrews hotels ‘most expensive’

Open golf championship drives prices up, report concludes HOTEL rooms in St Andrews are the most expensive in the UK, according to a new..

March 31, 2011

Hospitality stars honoured at show

Organisers hail 38th ScotHot exhibition a success RISING stars in Scotland’s hospitality industry were recognised at this year’s..

March 31, 2011

Capital operator hunts further growth

Barrie Brown talks fine dining, funding and about his fondness of refurbishments WHEN Barrie Brown added the latest string to the bow of..

March 31, 2011

Drinks giants to stay in the mix

DIAGEO and Coca-Cola Enterprises have confirmed plans to continue their quest to improve the quality of spirit and mixer drinks served in..

March 31, 2011