Edinburgh’s overprovision policy scrapped by city licensing board

Change removes a 'significant disincentive' for investment in areas like Princes Street, George Street and the West End.

One Leisure’s Oli McLean and the ‘quintessential basics’ of a bar

"Disaronno is a cult classic. It looks great, it smells great, it tastes phenomenal. It’s a brand you need to have there."
A father and son attending an Oasis concert.

Edinburgh goes Supersonic for huge Oasis reunion gigs

Venues and drinks brands in Edinburgh go (Champagne) supernova as the Scottish capital welcomes Oasis back to Murrayfield.

Gillian Murray joins board of Wine and Spirit Trade Association

Murray has played a key role in commercial strategy for C&C’s route-to-market brands — including Tennent’s and Matthew Clark.

Flagship ‘Indie Beer Scotland’ festival comes back to Glasgow

The festival will be pouring over a hundred different cask and keg beers, plus cider and spirits, from Scotland’s independent producers.

Huge Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards win for Panda & Sons

Edinburgh bar takes World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Best International Bar Team, and International Bar Mentor of the Year

Head Chef Salvatore Agate heralds a new chapter at Divino Enoteca

With 20 years experience in Italian food, Agate’s appointment positions Divino to ‘compete head-on' with Edinburgh’s top kitchens

Edinburgh brewery and restaurant unite to open a true gastropub

The teams behind Newbarns brewery and restaurant The Palmerston are reviving Leith’s The Cooper’s Rest pub on Easter Road

Six by Nico seeks ‘community crowdfunding’ capital

Simeone said that this community-focussed chapter for the company included plans to open new venues domestically and internationally.

Master Chefs GB chair McIvor receives OBE for ‘tireless commitment’

Under McIvor’s leadership, the MCGB has expanded its outreach to the next generation of culinary professionals.

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