Keep things fresh for young adult drinkers
It's the most wonderful time of the year for outlets with a younger clientele as students flee their parents’ homes for another term.
For on-trade operators,...
Three cheers for 30 years
Family marks milestone at Moffat hotel
Matthew Lynas reports
In the town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, locals and tourists alike were recently treated to four...
Legal landslide is burying the trade
It’s become part of the landscape of running a licensed premises in Scotland: when it comes to licensing law, the only constant is change.
The...
Songs can be music to a publican’s ears
Live music can increase footfall and boost bar takings, as Graeme Murray reports
Live music is an increasingly popular – and lucrative – means of attracting...
Sambuca goes long for summer
The firm behind Sambuca brand Antica has reported strong demand for its long summer serves.
Distributor Hi-Spirits said there had been a 20% uplift in...
Advertising system extends its Screach
A system which allows publicans to use existing TV screens as an advertising channel for their venue has been made available with free installation to...
Chain restaurants hit pub food trade
Branded outlets are impacting on independents, reports says
Branded restaurants are eating away at pubs’ and independent restaurants’ share of the dining out market – according...
The biggest names in Scotland’s pubs
IT’S another year at the top of the Scottish on-trade for the ‘big three’ of Tennent’s Lager, Smirnoff vodka and Guinness, according to figures...
Staff online to stay on course
Casual Dining Group, whose restaurant brands include Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Belgo, claims to have transformed employee training and development with the introduction...
Investing in the kitchen’s future
Purchasing the right catering equipment is key, firms say
Kitchen appliances can be a costly investment for any enterprise, which is why it’s crucial to make...
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