R Group brings ‘Indian fusion’ food and cocktails to Glasgow’s west end

The Marigold Café, sitting on Park Road near Eusebi Deli, The Doublet pub and the Shish Mahal, sees R Group founders, brothers Bubbles and Rahul Randev, returning to their roots
Chef Brian Maule in a kitchen, with flames behind

‘Sad loss’ for Glasgow as Le Chardon d’Or throws in the towel

In a statement, the board of the restaurant admitted that a ‘substantial reduction’ in trade plus the depression in property values had made the 22-year-old business unsustainable

After 126 private years, Speyburn Distillery opens its doors

From 1st August, the Forres distillery will run three comprehensive behind-the-scenes tours a day, from Tuesdays through to Saturdays, and booking is now open!

Down at Max’s Bar, Banksy is buying the Irn Bru Margaritas

The artist is gifting one of the specially concocted cocktails to all guests who attend evening slots of the exhibition on Friday & Saturday nights between 10pm and 5am from today, Friday 21st July. 

Fringe venue partners with London ‘Aussie café’ operator Daisy Green

This rare venture outside of London, where Daisy Green has 15 venues, is a chance for Scots to catch its bright, bold and relaxed style, via signature brunch dishes such as Avocado on Charcoal.

Caledonian Sleeper gives £5000 anniversary whisky profit to charity

The donation to the Railway Children charity will help fund its new Glasgow based project, which will support vulnerable young people on the rail network.

Cutting VAT for hospitality would ‘support millions of jobs’

This is the argument made in a letter sent to the PM this week by Stirling MP Alyn Smith, whose call received enthusiastic backing from a host of trade organisations.

Food service giant extends contracts with Edrington and Devro

Sodexo delivers facilities management and food services to more than 800 sites across the UK & Ireland, working with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. 

Keane family unveil their latest ‘authentic Irish pub’ in Leith

Opening on Constitution Street as Leith is enjoying a bounce in trade from the direct tram link with Edinburgh city centre, the new 250-capacity venue has special significance to the family.

Drinks price warning as new duty system goes live

Licensees have been reminded that wholesaler prices on a range of products will be changing from 1st August, when the UK Government introduces a new system for alcohol duty.

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