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Pizza Punks takes a stand against rising costs with new lunch menu

Amid increases in minimum wage and higher employer National Insurance contributions, Pizza Punks aims to ‘put people over profits’.

Andy Samuel’s Shipyard Gin draws inspiration from Scottish history

The original Shipyard Gin, a 44% ABV London Dry gin, is a loving tribute to the west of Scotland, featuring elderflower and gorse as well as citrus fruits.

Southside pop-up to celebrate success of Julie Lin’s debut cookbook

For one night only, on Sunday 18th May, Birds’ guests can enjoy a limited edition set menu, curated ‘to bring Julie’s vibrant flavours to life the Birds way’.
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‘Monumental’ 2025 success sees Edinburgh Bar Show planning for 2026

Curated by Panda & Sons' Iain McPherson, and Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson of Edinburgh Cocktail Week, the 2025 show attracted 1450 trade professionals.
A man and a woman in a pub cellar with the green pipes of a modern beer dispense

Majority of UK people love a pub – but only a minority know how...

Heineken SmartDispense has launched a new vodcast series offering a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of running a pub.

A little taste of Meatopia as cult chefs put Scotch Beef on the grill

The steak masterclass at The Social Hub features El Perro Negro's Nick Watkins , Margo's Robin Aitken, Ka Pao's Ashley Bennett, and Dean Parker of Celentano’s.
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Mistaken ‘dine and dash’ social media post costs English pub £75,000

Unfortunately for the Horse and Jockey pub, it later turned out that a member of its staff had taken a card payment, but failed to put it through the till.

Accolade acquires Pernod Ricard wine businesses to create Vinarchy

Vinarchy is now one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with over AU$1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue, and several top wine brands.
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Applications open for new Scottish chef scholarship at London’s The Ritz

The Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award was created to mark the Michelin Guide Ceremony's Scottish debut.
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Ups and downs of venue ownership in focus at the Edinburgh Bar Show

The event was organised by Panda & Sons owner Iain McPherson and Edinburgh Cocktail Week founders Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson. 

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