a selection of TukTuk Indian food on a table

There’s a new Tuk Tuk in Edinburgh’s Old Town

The new restaurant, in Drummond St, will follow the template of the business’s two foundation Edinburgh and Glasgow venues, offering an authentic selection of small plates inspired by the flavours of Indian railway station and roadside dishes, within a lively and playful interior.
man sitting at a bar

Governments need a real plan for hospitality sector recovery

Both Westminster and Scottish governments need to act now, with an immediate reduction in the rate of VAT and a 'substantial' lowering of business rates for the licensed hospitality sector

Operators offered Veganuary support by Brakes

Alongside a range of calorie-counted, nutritionally analysed menu options to add ‘stand out’ vegan dishes to any menu, Brakes has also prepared video content with plant-based hints and tips via a new vegan hub at brake.co.uk

The Alchemist arrives in Glasgow’s George Square

Promising the ‘dawning of a mystical new era’ in Glasgow’s growing cocktail scene, the new site will unleash The Alchemist’s ‘theatre served’ experience within a 5,594 square foot venue, serving up to 260 customers at a time.

Six by Nico reveals expansion plans after strong results

The group, which currently serves over 10,000 diners per week across 13 sites in the UK and Ireland, recorded turnover of £30.8m for the year to June 2022, versus £18.1m for the prior 15-month period to June 2021.

WKD to benefit from 2023 double-date with Love Island

Sales of WKD are at a ten-year high, with the brand standing as the no.1 RTD in both the on-trade and take home. Meanwhile Love Island has become a cultural phenomenon, justifying the inclusion of two separate series in a single year, with WKD as ‘Official Alcohol Partner’ for both.

TikTok’s Hebridean Baker heads to the Bonnie Badger in Gullane

The Bonnie Badger in Gullane will honour Robert Burns in its own way this month when it welcomes ‘Hebridean Baker’ and TikTok star Coinneach MacLeod for a special afternoon tea.

‘Tongue in cheek’ drinks marketing falls foul of industry watchdog

COMPLAINTS against a number of alcoholic drink brands have been upheld by the industry’s independent regulator, the Portman Group.

Edinburgh nightlife safety volunteers seek industry support

Street Assist’s team of 170 volunteers are on-hand at night to help those in difficulty, whether from injury, overconsumption of alcohol and drugs, or domestic and sexual violence, and in so doing, take pressure off emergency services.

2023: the year when moderation will go mainstream

Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint is already in 450 pubs on draught and is now looking to significantly increase its draught listings to take advantage of the low'n'no drinking trend

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Andrew Dowson
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