Monthly Archives: May 2013
Saddle up at Jake’s place
Capital venue brings Americana to fore with stateside craft beers. Matthew Lynas reports
The skull of an American bison is one of the first indications...
Whisky group lodges minimum pricing appeal
THE Scotch Whisky Association has lodged an appeal against the Court of Session ruling that minimum pricing is legal.
In his judgement earlier this month...
Fife pub a cut above the rest
A FIFE licensee claims his pub is the first in Scotland to offer haircuts to customers.
The Jubilee Tavern in Burntisland has been given the...
Saving time this summer
G&J Greenall is positioning its range of premix drinks in the off-trade as an easy, time-saving option for consumers ahead of the summer season....
Tennent’s buoys C&C revenues
A strong performance from Tennent’s Lager helped to offset a dip in cider sales in the most recent financial results from C&C Group. ...
Lapdance ruling welcomed
A RECENT decision to allow an Inverness nightclub to introduce lap dancing nights has been welcomed by a licensing lawyer.
Stephen McGowan of TLT Solicitors...
Cask aged ale
Harviestoun has launched the first in what is set to be an annual series of limited edition beers matured in single malt whisky casks.
A...
Trade urged to back new pubs campaign
Initiative to showcase important role bars play in everyday life
LICENSEES, bar staff, pub groups and drinks firms are being urged to get behind a...
Casual diners are a soft option for pubs
CASUAL diners and time-limited consumers are among the key opportunities for soft drinks sales this summer, according to Britvic.
The firm has identified the...
Strong growth for Scots hotels
Aberdeen and Edinburgh credited with bolstering performance
Scotland’s hotels are significantly outperforming the UK as a whole in revenue terms, according to new figures.
Overall rooms...