Brewer and bar group’s festiv-ale

GLASGOW-based German-style brewer West has joined forces with Scottish bars group Kained Holdings to brew up a festive beer. The Rye Porter is scheduled for...

Staying in peak shape

Personal trainer launches portal to improve bartenders’ health An Edinburgh-based health and fitness entrepreneur has launched a ‘wellbeing’ web portal which aims to educate bar...

Specialist training leads to success

From cocktails and catering to craft beer and coffee, the licensed trade has never had more to offer customers – meaning there’s never been...

Greenock bar gets a new look

Community pub reopens its doors following six-figure investment A Greenock pub has been given a new lease of life thanks to a six-figure investment from...

Mull over a winter cider

Producer relaunches cinnamon and spice blend ahead of winter season The firm behind traditional cider brand Henry Westons has relaunched its mulled cider in time...

Rolling out the winter drinks

With the nights now drawing in, the time is right for pubs and bars to start planning for the festive season. At the tail end...

Italian chain shows heart

Group introduces UK-wide programme Training and e-learning provider CPL Online has developed a programme of five staff training courses for Italian restaurant chain Bella Italia. The...

Ensure you do your homework

Taking on a pub requires careful consideration, writes Chris Jowsey For many people, the prospect of running their own pub business is an attractive one. But...

Swedish brand turns up heat

Relaunched cider being promoted as a hot seasonal serve The seasonal cider from Swedish brand Rekorderlig is aiming to turn up the heat in the...

On the fifth tweet of Christmas

Operators urged to get social and boost festive sales Drinks firm Pernod Ricard UK wants on-trade operators to get social this Christmas to inspire customers...

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