Pub customers want to choose from a quality line-up of pints
"People are choosing beer because of what’s in the glass, not because of what demographic they belong to"
Talking shareable and summery sangria serves with Scotsman Group
“We like to do a summer drinks campaign every year – Nicola and I will spend most of the year chatting and coming up with ideas"
From the cellar to social media, there is help for licensees
There are services that might make a pretty challenging job just a little bit easier for licensees
Offering accessible luxury under The Dome with Tennent’s
"The dish is amazing on its own, but that wine with it makes the world of difference”
Daddy Marmalades team chat about their favourite spirits
Kim Toft and Mari Chierchia, who opened Daddy Marmalades in Glasgow in 2022, are no strangers to a premium spirit
Alentejo aims to be the sustainable survivor of Old World wine
Alentejo's wine now leads Europe, if not the world, in terms of sustainability, backed by a green scheme with ‘actual teeth’
Passion and stubbornness have helped Jehad’s bars to thrive
Jehad Hatu, the owner of Glasgow hospitality businesses Grunting Growler and Lunar, is stubborn beyond all belief
AI has become one of the most powerful gatekeepers in travel
Many independent hotels and restaurants still lack the structured digital presence that allows AI tools to recommend them
Summer spritz is a category that’s bright, fresh – and evolving
While the original Aperol Spritz is still the go-to for many a spritz drinker, it’s far from the only game in town in 2026
Good health and safety is good for your hospitality business
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, and cafés have a legal and moral responsibility to protect their staff, customers, and visitors from harm
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