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Spirit up some extra revenue

Operators who don’t make an effort at Halloween could lose out, firms say LICENSEES are missing a trick if they don’t get involved in ghostly...
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Family focus pays off at The Paper Mill

Owners aim to expand riverside outlet in Lasswade with events space By Graeme Murray THE owners of a family-friendly bar and restaurant have revealed ambitious expansion...
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Time to mix it up with rum

Consumers are seeking out new flavours and serves, drinks firms say VERSATILITY is the name of the game when it comes to rum as consumers...
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Taste changes for the seasons

Autumn leaves a chance to try new styles and flavours AS the days become shorter, the weather isn’t the only thing changing. Soft drinks firms say...
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Bartender Braun a hit with Bacardi

EDINBURGH bartender Michael Braun is in the mix to be crowned UK champion at the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition this month. Braun, of Queen Street...
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Rum brand joins the dark side

THE firm behind OVD rum has launched the second iteration of its Discover the Dark Side of Rum cocktail competition. The contest, which was...
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Forfar bar is in its prime

Outlet’s success built on a Westminster address By Matthew Lynas SEPTEMBER is the month Scotland decides its future, but be it ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ there’s...
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Pubs invited to raise the food bar

Taste Our Best awards scheme rolled out across Scottish trade By Graeme Murray A QUALITY Assurance award scheme designed to promote Scottish produce could help boost...
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Operators face notification ‘maze’

Refresher training documentation required by boards varies wildly.
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Craft focus in granite city

Family-owned Aberdeen bar has beer fans in its sights, as Graeme Murray reports PAUL West admits he has “beers coming out of his ears” at...

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