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...
Scots bartenders go Wild
Two Scottish bartenders have been shortlisted for the final of a nationwide cocktail competition.
Run by Gruppo Campari-owned bourbon brand Wild Turkey, this is the...
Give staff the skills to meet expectations
Strong service standards and product knowledge are vital in the trade, say firms
As the first point of contact between the customer and business, on-trade...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
