Greene King trials return and refill of glass bottles sold in its pubs

The refillable bottle initiative, which encompasses beer, cider, spirits, wine and soft drinks bottles, is being trialled in 22 pubs across the north-west of England.

Ralston marks 10 years of Aizle – that ‘little restaurant with no menu’

Ralston is a strong advocate for work life balance, and was one of the first chefs in the UK to implement a four-day-week back in 2018.
A heavily tattooed bar person in their place of work

Elyse Von Ruinn triumphs over cocktail competitors from across the UK

Franklin & Sons' Flavour in Motion competition challenged competing UK bartenders to recreate the first cocktail they ever learned to make behind the bar.

This October, new laws will transform hospitality tipping practices

The new legislation requires tips to be distributed fairly to all workers without any deductions – and businesses must start keeping records of how tips are managed.

Beer deal with Innis & Gunn is a natural fit for the Royal Highland...

For four days in June, the Royal Highland Showground becomes Scotland’s sixth biggest population centre, with 55,000 people on site each day.
Edinburgh during 2022 bin strike

Scottish trade set for a waste nightmare as bin strike hits high season

Trade groups and operators have expressed anger and disappointment that strikes could leave rubbish piling up during Scotland's tourist season.

Inn at Kingsbarns seeks community funding to secure its future

Supporters of the Kingsbarns project said that, with the pub sector under serious pressure, there is a ‘growing trend’ for community-owned pubs.

The French Horn promises to bring something different to Glasgow’s west end

Established hospitality operators Paul Sloan and Neil Morrison have joined forces to launch The French Horn in the former Bakehouse pub on Great Western Road.

Hoppy occasion for couple brought together behind an Innis & Gunn bar

Brewery founder Dougal Sharp said: “We can’t help but feel partly responsible for Jonny and Jess tying the knot – so it felt only right we ply them with free beer."

Holyrood Distillery uncorks special offers for its fifth birthday

For the duration of its birthday week – 24th to 31st July – the distillery will be offering free tours, £5 cocktails and discount deals from its shop.

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