Buzzworks bins Bonnie Badger and gives Gullane The Golf Inn back
“Returning this much-loved venue to The Golf Inn name feels like the right way to mark the beginning of its next chapter"
Agave spirits, highballs and spritzes will persist into autumn
"We are seeing the classic spritz transcend all seasons by remaining a popular choice beyond summer and into the autumn"
Lost Orchards puts Scotland back onto the cider-making map
"If the Japanese can make some of the world's best whisky, then its no surprise that Scots can make some of the best cider"
Flexible wine pairing with Inverarity Morton at The Atlantic
"We offer a substantial range by the glass to encourage guests to enjoy wine with individual courses rather than committing to a full bottle"
Employment Rights Act 2025 – new duties carry legal consequences
Higgs Navigator advises on the short reprieve from Tipping Policies, and asks if there is anything else to be prepared for?
Signature Wines likes to tailor wine lists to individual venues
"We tailor our offering venue to venue; not just great wines, but a list designed to speak to each outlet’s customer base"
Gen Z students will still spend in venues if the offer is right
Freshers Week isn't as wild as it once was, but there’s still plenty life in the occasion if operators get their offer right
Uncle Bob’s 2026 charity cycle event raises over £15,000
A record number of cyclists turned out for Uncle Bob Taylor’s Cycle run – and raised a record sum of cash for Hospitality Health
Charity chair finishes Sixtreme Challenge raising over £30,000
"To know that the £30,000 raised through SIXTREME could fund The Drinks Trust Support Line for an entire year is humbling"
Montgomery offers his decades of experience to help operators
"Businesses are looking at saving costs rather than putting prices up – but you can’t do that at the cost of the customer experience"
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
