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.
HEINEKEN UK celebrates an exceptional year for premium brand Birra Moretti
The trend towards beer is not isolated to Scotland – the whole UK on-trade beer category is continuing to outperform the drinks market ahead of spirits and wine, and is now worth a staggering £15.6bn.
Restaurateur Victor Contini made a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
This national accolade comes the same year as the family-run restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary, further solidifying its status as a culinary institution in Edinburgh.
Industry warnings help kick beer garden smoking ban into the long grass
Hospitality trade bodies’ fierce opposition to the mooted beer garden smoking ban has reportedly swayed the UK Labour Government’s thinking on the matter, and prompted a retreat.
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