Social media can create a festive buzz to bring customers to your bar
Create a special festive menu, host a cocktail hour, offer batch-serve cocktails for groups .. and always make your drinks Instagram-worthy so guests post images on social media to promote your venue.
Microwave ovens are the greenest option for kitchens under Christmas pressure
With accelerated food preparation set to become a priority, now might be a good time to review your own kitchen’s provision of that most useful piece of equipment, the microwave oven.
Highland Park enters a new era with upgrades to the distillery and branding
At this exciting time for the famous brand, SLTN spoke to brand ambassador Mike McLellan about all things Highland Park.Â
Glasgow operators enjoy best year yet as venue marks tenth anniversary
Opened in 2014 by Scott and Evelyn McMillan, The McMillan is now owned and operated by the couple’s son and daughter, Miles and Mia, who bought the business from their parents three years ago.Â
It takes bravery to stand out in the UK’s crowded ready-to-drink marketÂ
According to NielsenIQ, ready-to-drink brands accounted for a staggering £3.2 billion global in sales in 2023, reflecting a growth of over 30% year-on-year.
HEINEKEN UK celebrates an exceptional year for premium brand Birra Moretti
The trend towards beer is not isolated to Scotland – the whole UK on-trade beer category is continuing to outperform the drinks market ahead of spirits and wine, and is now worth a staggering £15.6bn.
Modern consumers are looking for genuine sustainability – not ‘greenwashing’
As consumers look for greener ways to enjoy their leisure time, there is increasing pressure on on-trade operators to not only operate in a sustainable way but also to show those sustainable credentials.
Disaronno International UK brings American rye brand to Scottish venues
While it’s a relative newcomer to the American whiskey sector, Sagamore has been designed to pay homage to the producers that came before – both in its production and its packaging.Â
Top Brands: CGA data reveals a shift towards beer as operators face pressure
This year’s figures reveal some interesting shifts in consumption – from an increase of over £30 million in lager to drops in vodka, gin and rum. In fact, it’s been a strong year for beer overall.
Chilling out in Leith’s Bittersweet over an aperitivo with Franklin & Sons
For the third in our series of columns with Franklin & Sons, SLTN popped into Leith’s very own aperitivo bar, Bittersweet, to talk fine flavours and craft mixers with co-owner Fabrizio Cioffi.
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
