Island brewery in UK-wide deal
Shetland firm in distribution agreement with online wholesaler
ONE of the most remote breweries in Scotland has signed a deal with online wholesaler Ooberstock, giving...
Gastropub couple put their heart and soul into The Boar’s Head
“Everyone was like: ‘you’re buying a derelict boozer in the middle of Fife at the height of Covid?’ And we were: ‘yeah! It’s going to be great!’”
Vodka made from peas – climate friendly and 100% British
Anything made from legumes already has a head start in the green stakes, and drinks firm Ten Locks reckon that their Pod Pea Vodka will drive a new environmentally-friendly niche in the category.
Stalwart city bar is on the market
Operator puts Moskito up for sale 17 years after he launched venue
ONE of Glasgow city centre’s most enduring bars is up for sale.
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Don’t tie boards to immigration
Proposals to link alcohol licences to immigration checks slammed
Governments need a real plan for hospitality sector recovery
Both Westminster and Scottish governments need to act now, with an immediate reduction in the rate of VAT and a 'substantial' lowering of business rates for the licensed hospitality sector
Giffard launches its UK West Cup cocktail competition for 2026
By April 26th, entrants must create two connected drinks, one inspired by a morning moment, the other by an evening occasion
Operators face notification ‘maze’
Refresher training documentation required by boards varies wildly.
Outdoor areas should be able to open on July 6
Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced July 6 as the provisional date for the reopening of outdoor areas such as beer gardens as the Scottish Government publishes its updated route map out of lockdown
Grassmarket venues call for action on recurring power cuts
Around 30 restaurants and bars in the area are counting the cost of ‘a significant loss to Christmas trade’ due to electricity outages
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