Spirit of the Sixties – a cocktail contest for crazy cats and cool chicks
SLTN, in partnership with Inverarity Morton, is inviting bartenders and mixologists to create a delicious drink that channels the Sixties vibe of fun, optimism and freedom.
Dean Banks bans Sunak and Hunt – and offers diners ‘VAT-free Fridays’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had best avoid The Pompadour, Dulse Edinburgh, Haar St Andrews and Dune St Andrews – because Dean Banks has banned them.
Crieff Hydro’s Stephen Leckie appointed as new Chair of VisitScotland
A long-time advocate for Scotland’s tourism industry, Stephen is currently Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, a committee member for UK Hospitality and Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
Celebrating the incredible and influential women of the drinks industry
For International Women’s Day, SLTN spoke to leading drinks industry women to hear their experiences of the past, present and future of the sector’s journey towards equality.
‘Disappointing but predictable’ Hunt fails to cut VAT for hospitality
Amidst cold comfort for struggling businesses, the only major positive point was the Chancellor's decision to make no changes to the rate of alcohol duty.
World Class GB winner Matt Arnold talks cocktails and travelling to São Paulo
Matt Arnold and his business partners opened Birmingham cocktail bar Passing Fancies in 2022. Last year he won the GB leg of Diageo’s World Class cocktail competition, going on to represent Britain at the global finals in São Paulo.
Recognition for Fiona’s ‘lifetime of commitment’ to Crieff Hydro
Fiona Leckie, head of projects and interiors at the eight-strong Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, was named as an ‘Unsung Hero’ of the business world.
Six go mad in the SEC – In-Drinks Bartender Competition finalists!
As well as the title, the winner of the competition will be given a prize of £1000, presented by Hoxton Spirits, and a Bartenders Scholarship from HIT Scotland.
If you find yourself in Bat country, remember that it’s all about the beer
Although The Hanging Bat’s 11 years in business hardly register on Scotland’s grand scale of pub longevity, in terms of the craft beer boom, this hallowed Edinburgh ‘beer café’ is a veteran.
A record-breaking year for Formula 1 promises boost for on-trade viewers
For the first time ever, the FIA Formula 1 Championship will feature no less than 24 races from 21 countries in 2024, beginning when the lights go out in Bahrain on March 2nd.
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