The Chlachain Inn is located in Mallaig.

Century old village inn for sale

A BUYER is being sought for a historic Scottish inn. The 100 year-old Chlachain Inn in the west coast fishing village of Mallaig is...
New twists on classic serve

A fresh approach to an old favourite

New twists on classic serve are helping to grow consumer interest in category WHILE gin has played a prominent role in the recent cocktail boom,...
Students at the Tennent’s Training Academy.

Strong service breeds success

THE impact good customer service can have on a bar or restaurant business cannot be overstated. In an ever-competitive marketplace – and with major...
Making the most of the back-bar can increase efficiency as well as revenues, say suppliers.

Best use of space can pay dividends for pubs

Back-bar area can make a real difference to outlets’ fortunes, say equipment firms A WELL designed and laid-out back-bar is about more than efficiency –...
Forward-planning is key for Scottish wholesalers as they aim to help operators make the most of seasonal trading opportunities.

An eye to the future can keep fridges full

Wholesalers underline the importance of planning ahead for busy seasons ANTICIPATION and sharp response times have been cited as two qualities that mark out a...
The Glentanar has changed hands.

Family takes Aberdeen bar

A FATHER and son partnership has snapped up an Aberdeen city centre bar. The Glentanar Bar was bought by Mike Taylor, who also owns...
• United Wholesale (Scotland) is a ‘mentee’.

Focusing on staff the way forward

Mentoring scheme aims to develop talent in the industry TRAINING is to be a key focus of the Scottish wholesale industry over the next year,...
Monty’s comprises a pub and rock bar.

Fife lessee takes training online

A DUNFERMLINE lessee claims he’s reaping the benefits of a new online staff training resource. Peter Connor, who runs Monty’s – a traditional ground floor...
Delivering the ‘perfect serve’ on soft drinks is key to growing sales, according to CCE.

Tasty times for soft drinks sales

Food pairing and social occasions can buoy category CASUAL dining represents one of the biggest opportunities for growing soft drinks sales in the on-trade, according...
Suppliers bid to help trade win with wine

Suppliers bid to help trade win with wine

Firms ramp up support for operators as category continues to flourish WINE is playing an increasingly important role in Scottish outlets. And it’s not just the...

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