Industry warnings help kick beer garden smoking ban into the long grass
Hospitality trade bodies’ fierce opposition to the mooted beer garden smoking ban has reportedly swayed the UK Labour Government’s thinking on the matter, and prompted a retreat.
Coup for Kelvingrove as The Michelin Guide chooses Glasgow for its big night
Recognising Scotland's thriving restaurant scene, next February will see The Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland held at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street passes the one millionth visitor milestone
To date, the experience has collected the flavour profiles of over 100,000 guests, something that Diageo described as ‘an invaluable resource for product development’.
Amid craft beer confusion, SIBA campaign highlights independent breweries
Demand for local beer is rising – but consumers struggle to differentiate between genuinely independent pints and craft beer brands owned by global brewing giants.
Pernod Ricard UK seals long-term partnership with O2 Academy music venues
Havana Club is described as the ‘hero brand’ at the centre of the collaboration, but Jameson, Altos, Absolut, Beefeater and Malibu will also be topping the bill at over 20 AMG venues across the UK.
Top Brands: CGA data reveals a shift towards beer as operators face pressure
This year’s figures reveal some interesting shifts in consumption – from an increase of over £30 million in lager to drops in vodka, gin and rum. In fact, it’s been a strong year for beer overall.
Will UK’s latest tobacco clampdown lead to a beer garden smoking ban?
“Where is the evidence that such a measure will have any significant improvement on smoking cessation and how is this going to be policed from the business owners perspective?"
The man in charge of Scotland’s top lager bows out after nearly five decades
Tennent’s master brewer Keith Lugton, who is retiring after 47 years, helped develop over 30 beers for the company, in addition to overseeing the production of the ‘Big Red T’ itself, Tennent’s Lager.
At last we can reveal the Finalists for the 2024 SLTN Awards
With this year’s SLTN Awards night only five weeks away, it is now our absolute pleasure to reveal the people and businesses that are in the final running for one of these coveted trophies.
How can venues attract and welcome a broader range of staff and customers?
The importance of inclusivity to Scottish hospitality venues was the focus when industry professionals gathered in Glasgow's Citation for SLTN’s second 'In Conversation' event.
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