A stage full of well dressed young people celebrate

Sebb’s, Absent Ear, Kelvingrove Cafe, Gaga and more top Glasgow Bar Awards

Over 350 members of the licensed trade gathered at Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox to celebrate the best in the business with the 2025 Glasgow Bar Awards.
A panel of pub professionals sit on stools and pass round a microphone

Here’s the dynamic lineup for the Liquid Academy Live stage at ScotHot!

Liquid Academy Live promises a ‘comprehensive exploration’ of the latest trends and innovations in the drinks industry.

Greene King Pub Partners launches its Hive & Nest Pub franchises in Scotland

Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise concepts will be rolled out in Scotland under the umbrella of Belhaven Pub Partners.

Hospitality Hero Award winner is always putting her regular customers first

Anyone outside of the trade that wanted to know why community pubs are such an important part of Scottish life should have a chat to Louise Parvin. 
A man, wearing a lifejacket, stands on the open back of a boat at sea, holding a lobster in each hand

Chef-owner Dean Banks sees opportunity amidst hospitality’s hard times

Entrepreneurial chef patron Dean Banks is going into 2025 somewhat torn by the turbulent times gripping Scotland’s hospitality industry.
Glasgow at night

Will Glasgow now follow Edinburgh down the path towards a visitor levy?

GCC has already undertaken a pre-consultation with organisations including industry and trade unions, with a full public consultation to follow in the near future. 
Two grown men fight over an egg-shaped ball

Six Nations Tournament promises long days, big rounds and national loyalties

Operators and brands are optimistic that the human tide filling pubs and bars to enjoy these high profile rugby matches will ‘lift all boats’.
A man in a suit celebrates with younger people in green charity t-shirts

Pub chain raises record £3.9million for Macmillan Cancer Support

This new one-year fundraising record follows Greene King's 12-year partnership with the charity cumulatively topping the £20 million mark last October.

Suntory Global Spirits takes charge of Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam and much more

This change was first flagged up in March 2024, when Edrington UK and Beam Suntory announced that they were to end their ‘25 years of successful partnership’.
A hipster in a bar apron noses a whisky glass

Build up to BCB London begins with a roadshow that will visit Edinburgh

BCB London brand ambassador, Jack Sotti, and BCB director of education, Angus Winchester, have promised a ‘high-calibre’ line up of speakers.
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