Berlin’s massive bar show announces plans for a London event next summer
For three days in October, Berlin was once again the place to be for the international bar community, as the Bar Convent Berlin trade show took over the city’s massive Messe exhibition space.
Scotland’s Best Croissant trophy goes to Glasgow’s Maple Leaf Bakery
The competition, organised by Edinburgh Butter Company, took place at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, with Bridge of Allan's HAVN bakery placed second, and Edinburgh's Patina in third.
British drinkers’ bias against homegrown beer is fed by ‘misleading’ marketing
Not for the first time, Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp has warned that Mediterranean marketing is reinforcing a consumer perception that Britain can't make good beer.
Budget’s staffing cost increases are a ‘body blow’ to hospitality businesses
Analysis by trade body UKHospitality suggested that the employment tax measures in the Budget will increase the cost of employing a full-time staff member by at least £2500.
Ewan McGregor teams with island distiller to raise money for charity
More than £130,000 was raised for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) last month through a partnership between Isle of Arran Distillers and actor Ewan McGregor.
Nico relaunches his non-profit charity venue as Spanish steakhouse Bamboléo
Bamboléo, which will replace Beat 6 at 149 Milngavie Rd in Bearsden from Friday, November 8th, promises a ‘unique gathering place where great food, wine, and a great cause’ come together.
Aberdeen’s Marcliffe Hotel consults on multi-million-pound upgrade investment
The #MyMarcliffe campaign is asking people in the north-east to share their personal experiences at the venue, and reveal what aspects of it they’d like to see protected.
Diageo trials new ‘circular’ spirits dispense system on Smirnoff vodka
Participating sites in the trial are using stainless-steel kegs in 5 or 17.5 litre sizes of Smirnoff vodka. Each keg is anticipated to reduce the use of a minimum of 500 single-use 70cl glass bottles.
Trade gathers in SWG3 for Scotland On Tap, C&C’s bumper display of drink brands
Trade customers turned out in force for C&C’s On-Tap event last month, with nearly 900 through the door at Glasgow’s SWG3, representing around 1400 outlets – nearly 15% of the country’s total.
Historic Woodlands Road bar The Arlington bought by Peter Di Ciacca
The bar claims to be home to the Stone of Destiny, the seat upon which ancient kings of Scotland were crowned, repossessed in 1950 by by a group of Nationalist students – and Arlington regulars.
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