Cola-drink

Put some sparkle into soft drinks

It won’t all be about alcoholic serves this summer, reckon brand owners SCOTTISH pub and bar customers have waited a long time for a sip...

No smoke without fire in weeks ahead

The right kit is essential if operators are to bag barbecue benefits As bars, restaurants and hotels begin to reopen after the latest lockdown and...
burger-fries

Roll with it this summer

Quality is crucial in every aspect of barbecue food offer WHEN it comes to creating any bar or restaurant menu, quality ingredients are the cornerstone....
commercial-microwave

Wave in a whole new range of possibilities

The versatility of commercial microwaves can bring real benefits to hospitality businesses THE commercial microwave oven has played an increasingly important role in pub and...
Stannah wheelchair platform lift

Restarting the hospitality trade – have you checked your lift?

The hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a turbulent time for all concerned, and has had a tremendous impact on small and independent businesses in particular.
mocktail in glass

A category that deserves respect

There could be scope for Scottish venues to grow their sales of low and no-alcohol products in the coming months – but only if they take the category seriously
The Ardnamurchan single malt is described as “full-flavoured” and true to its location.

Ardnamurchan in dram debut

West Highland distillery launches its first single malt
The brand new Falkirk Distillery

Distilling a new whisky legacy

Family distillery is producing spirit after a lengthy construction
Pint on tabletop

Customers could have a cool head

This year’s lockdown period is likely to have had an impact on the beers and ciders customers will purchase this autumn – with a freshly-poured pint once again seen as a treat
Beer cellar pic

Ensure the cellar is kept in good health

The more things change, the more they stay the same, so the expression goes

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson