Scottish Pubs Code gives tied publicans options – but think carefully
Tied pub leases have been a feature of Scotland’s hospitality sector for hundreds of years, but new legislation could mean significant changes.
Spritzes, highballs and Margaritas are expected to shine this summer
What will be the big bar orders this summer? Will customers be searching for spritzes? Happy for highballs? What will be the top sellers?
Kieran Walker becomes GM at The Three Chimneys on Skye
Walker will now lead both The Three Chimneys and The Three Chimneys at Talisker, the company's new venue located at Skye's oldest distillery.
Glasgow ‘cult favourite’ Mezcal opens an Edinburgh outpost
Mezcal Teviot is the Bow Hospitality Group's second venture in Edinburgh, following its Latin American-themed Cabo restaurant bar.
Success of Social Hub Glasgow is ‘proof point’ for UK expansion
The 494-room, 20,000sq-m Merchant City hub combines hotel, student, and extended-stay accommodation with co-working, event, and community spaces.
Original Buzzworkers gather at The Vine for long service celebration
Invitees were personally welcomed on a red carpet by Buzzworks founders Colin, Kenny and Alison Blair and the company’s head of people, Nicola Watt.
Classic car cohort returns to Crieff Hydro for veterans’ charity event
More than 20 cars were involved in this year’s procession, including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Vintage Rolls Royce, Porsches and a Vintage MG saloon.
Mikaku launches extraordinary 30-day campaign to ‘secure its future’
Despite strong local support, loyal regulars, and a big online following, the venue is facing ‘unsustainable pressures that go far beyond footfall’.
Heineken UK’s Cider Report provides an in-depth look at the category
Cider has grown by 5% in value across the UK even as volumes have dipped, which the company said was a sign that cider customers are ‘premiumising’.
Ayrshire’s Seamill Hydro makes the most of its stunning sea view
The result of a £750,000 investment in structural renovations and interior design, the refurbishment has introduced floor to ceiling windows.
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