Scottish Rum Festival returns to Glasgow’s SWG3 for its 5th anniversary
This showcase of Scotland’s ‘dynamic and fast-growing’ rum scene will once again take place at SWG in the cty’s West End.
Sales up in Scottish bars and pubs, with customers still spending
World beers, premium ciders and low and no-alcohol products are said to be among the big success stories – as well as stout.
BrewDog marks Punk IPA’s birthday with cheap Bank Holiday pints
From this Friday, 18th April to Monday 21st April, ‘a pint of Punk’ will cost only £1.92 in nearly all of the brewers’s Scottish bars.
Bartenders invited to enter Nc’nean Creations cocktail competition
The competition has become one of the most popular on the circuit, thanks to its creative briefs, one-to-one mentoring, and expert feedback
Scottish Pubs Code gives tied publicans options – but think carefully
Tied pub leases have been a feature of Scotland’s hospitality sector for hundreds of years, but new legislation could mean significant changes.
Success of Social Hub Glasgow is ‘proof point’ for UK expansion
The 494-room, 20,000sq-m Merchant City hub combines hotel, student, and extended-stay accommodation with co-working, event, and community spaces.
Favela Cerveja founder has his eyes on the Scottish on-trade’s taps
Charles and his team took two years to land on the right recipe for the beer, which uses organic ingredients, is vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Mikaku launches extraordinary 30-day campaign to ‘secure its future’
Despite strong local support, loyal regulars, and a big online following, the venue is facing ‘unsustainable pressures that go far beyond footfall’.
Matthew Clark’s wine is a key part of The Adamson’s winning formula
“It’s a really important relationship to me. Matthew Clark understand that we’re not somebody with an endless budget, but they value us. They listen.”
First tranche of Scottish Pubs Code legislation comes into force
The first section of the code is now in force, with the remaining provisions – governing rent reviews and market rent-only leases – due to go live on 30th June.
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