Banks’ newest venture opens for business

Chef Dean Banks has announced that his latest venture, Edinburgh wine bar and restaurant Dulse, is now fully open for business.

TV triumph for Glasgow’s Red Onion

Father and daughter restaurateurs John and Rosie Quigley walked away with a £1000 cash prize when Channel 4 cooking show Come Dine With Me: The Professionals visited Glasgow.

Ubiquitous Chip sold to Greene King

The family behind Glasgow venues The Ubiquitous Chip, Stravaigin and Hanoi Bike Shop have sold the businesses to pub company and brewer Greene King for an undisclosed sum.

Sean takes the top prize from Flor de Caña

Edinburgh bartender Sean Cavanagh has triumphed in the UK leg of a cocktail competition for rum brand Flor de Caña.

Brands line up for Edinburgh Cocktail Week

The Glenlivet, Jack Daniel’s, Grey Goose and House of Boë are among the drinks brands that will be featured at this year’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week in October.

The Cairn comes to life as first spirit flows

The Cairn, the new Speyside distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail, has officially begun production of its new make spirit.

Drovers Inn snapped up by Edinburgh group

One of Scotland’s oldest inns has been snapped up by an Edinburgh-based bar and pub group from an asking price of offers over £3 million.

Vault City opens new smokehouse bar

Edinburgh craft brewer Vault City Brewing is opening a new bar and smokehouse today following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

A strong year for Famous Grouse owner

Edrington, the Glasgow-based spirits company behind brands including The Macallan, The Famous Grouse and Highland Park, has reported a surge in profits for the 2021/22 financial year.

The early bird catches the wristband

Glasgow Cocktail Week has announced an ‘early bird’ ticket offer ahead of this year’s event.

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