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After 120 years, The Pompadour relents and offers an a la carte menu

Developed in response to ‘changing guest desires’, the new menu will feature an evolving seasonal selection of Scotland’s products from both land and sea. 

Chardon is in fine health

Glasgow hotels group Chardon has been named as a champion of mental health after being awarded the Wellness Charter from charity Hospitality Health.

Young people are the ‘lifeblood’ of hospitality, says new SLTA president

Caithness hotelier Murray Lamont is on a mission to see more young people enter the licensed trade and forge successful careers.

Gravity Beer Festival unveils its brewery line-up for 2024

Following its debut last year, which drew in over 900 attendees, the festival returns this September 27th and 28th with an expanded capacity.

Reopening is music to hotel’s ears

An Ayrshire hotel welcomed its first guests yesterday (July 15) as it announced it is trading at an occupancy of up to 63%
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Brown-Forman acquires BenRiach for £285m

US drinks giant, the Brown-Forman Corporation has purchased the Scottish BenRiach Distillery Company in a £285 million deal. The takeover will see the US company’s...

Brewery owner swoops on The Griffin

The owner of Isle of Skye Brewing Company will make his first move into the licensed trade this week when he reopens Glasgow pub The Griffin.
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Bartender on top of the world in Glasgow

Singapore's Bannie Kang was labelled the world’s best bartender in Glasgow as she triumphed in the final of Diageo World Class

Smokehead team set to stream

The team behind Islay single malt Smokehead is set to stream the first in a series of “bold broadcasts” on Instagram this weekend
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Cocktail app backs The Ben

A cocktail delivery app that allows customers to order drinks from ten different Glasgow bars will be donating proceeds from cocktails sold to trade charity The Ben

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus