It’s time for fine wine

On-trade drinks supplier Matthew Clark has expanded its range of premium wines with 40 new products. The majority of the new wines – 35 –...

Top Scottish pub taps into cask ale

Edinburgh bar wins regional CAMRA award ahead of UK final AN EDINBURGH bar has been named the best pub in Scotland and Northern Ireland for...

Halloween could spell trade boost

Themed cocktails, pitchers and food key to special occasion success HALLOWEEN is almost here and while younger witches and werewolves will hit the streets looking...

Global beer brands are still big hitters

THE booming craft beer scene may be making waves in the Scottish on-trade, but for real liquid shifting power world beer is still arguably...

What lies beneath the cellar door?

Caledonian Brewery expert says only beer should be kept in the dark ALLAN Stevenson’s job sometimes takes him far from the Scottish pub cellars he...

Quality counts in soft sales

Demand for premium experiences means standards must be high A trend towards more premium products is said to be having an impact on sales of...

Spirits firm targets threefold growth

Stock Spirits Group, the firm behind vodka-based liqueur brand Keglevich, has embarked on a new distribution strategy with the goal of trebling its UK...

Know your way around speciality

As many customers in Scotland’s bars and pubs become more knowledgeable about the food and drink they’re ordering, there is a growing opportunity in...

Draught beer is a broadening church

Some things change, some stay the same – and while the face of beer may have morphed in recent years, from the rise of craft...

Pubco helps lessees to up their games

Star Pubs & Bars has equipped its business development managers (BDMs) with increased mobile access in a bid to help its lessees maximise revenues from...

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Andrew Dowson
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