A team of cheerful hospitality trade professionals sitting on a staircase

‘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.
CCTV images of four people leaving a pub table

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.
Four men sit on an informal stage having a chat

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. 
A half full pint glass sits on a table in front of a man with crossed arms

Mixed Easter trading as National Insurance changes take effect

Operators were hoping for a good Bank Holiday weekend, as they braced themselves for hikes in employer NI contributions and the minimum wage.
A darkly lit nightclub dance floor full of young people

Peterhead nightclub Bar 57 wins appeal against licence restrictions 

Owners Carl and Robin Hansen warned that the restricted hours could force closure, as 60% of turnover came from the post 1am trading period.
A young man in chef's whites sits in a whisky store

Glenturret chef Mark Donald made an honorary vice president of MCGB

Donald is acclaimed for his ‘uncompromising commitment to excellence’, celebration of local produce, and ‘boundary-pushing’ approach.
A mother, father and baby son in a warmly lit bar

Pip Pedley and Phil Carr take ownership of The Kilchrenan Inn

Under their care, the Taynuilt pub and restaurant with rooms has become a place for ‘outstanding food, relaxed atmosphere, and Highland charm’.

‘Powerful’ new line-up joins the board of the Scottish Tourism Alliance

The ‘overarching industry leadership body and voice for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry’ has revealed the eight business leaders joining it as directors.
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