International Women’s Day 2025 – Lauren Hutchison, licensee of The Steadings
"Successful women must lead from the front and demonstrate to other women that there are no glass ceilings..."
Seamless seeks to open a new chapter for UK hospitality technology
The platform claims to combine 'years of industry insight' with a commitment to making technology more accessible and flexible for independent operators.
Well organised and maintained equipment and spaces can make all the difference
Behind the bar – the area(s) the customer doesn’t see, but which play such a crucial role in the experience of every visit to a venue.
St Patricks Day celebration of all things Irish is a chance to drive trade
The date dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint, March 17th, falls on a Monday this year, so peak Patrick will be the weekend of March 14th, 15th and 16th.
Hospitality Hero Award winner is always putting her regular customers first
Anyone outside of the trade that wanted to know why community pubs are such an important part of Scottish life should have a chat to Louise Parvin.Â
Chef-owner Dean Banks sees opportunity amidst hospitality’s hard times
Entrepreneurial chef patron Dean Banks is going into 2025 somewhat torn by the turbulent times gripping Scotland’s hospitality industry.
Why going greener makes business sense
New processes and technologies are always being introduced into the hospitality sector, meaning bars, restaurants and hotels are primed to adapt and embrace change. Given that openness to evolution, more and more hospitality leaders are considering how to weave sustainable practices into their operations.
Burn’s Night brings Dry January to an end with food, friends and a good...
Whether it’s a traditional Burns Supper, a themed drinks menu, or just a malt of the month offer, there are plenty of ways Burns Night can help boost whisky sales.
Cutting back or cutting out alcohol is a consumer trend that can’t be ignored
Once only an issue for the hospitality trade for a single month, Dry January has extended its reach with many people now continuing alcohol moderation well into the year.Â
The Albyn is making the most of Dry January with ‘functional’ cocktails
'Drinks that aren’t a glass of fruit juice suited to sitting at the kids table – grown up drinks that are crafted to look, taste, and most importantly, sip like a cocktail’
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