Training for the future

Ongoing education is key, firms say A bar can have everything in place – from the drinks range to the décor – but if customers...

Taking a bite at the food pound

Snacks offer the chance to boost cash sales all day long, firms say The lines between pubs, bars and restaurants have blurred significantly in recent...

Italian style in west Scotland

It’s been a busy year for Paisley bar owners, finds Laura Coventry STUDYING for a final exam, writing a dissertation and launching a new wine...

Young chef flies the nest

Adam Newth opens his first restaurant in Broughty Ferry By Matthew Lynas Adam Newth would be one of the first people to agree that at 25,...

Spicing up the gantry with rum

A broad range and interesting serves underpin strong sales, firms say WITH the rise of cocktail culture and interest in spirits continuing to grow, it’s...

Get yourself connected

From tablets to smartphones, the on-trade has a lot to compete with when it comes to getting customers’ attention – but the same devices...

Cognac seeks cocktail creators

Mixologists are being invited to create a new Champagne and Cognac cocktail as part of a global bartender contest. Organised by Cognac house Courvoisier, part...

Keeping in touch with technology

An integrated EPOS system can bring multiple benefits front and back-of-house, suppliers say Cast your mind back ten years or so, and the very idea...

Standing out with a strong back-bar

Premium spirits can set a venue apart from the competition, firms say Supermarket may be able to cut prices to levels so low they make...

Bars campaign for Scots spirits brands

Consultancy recruited to promote two premium brands to bartenders DRINKS consultancy The Drink Cabinet is in the process of developing a new on-trade campaign for...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson