Edinburgh bartender is UK champ

LEON Back, of Edinburgh cocktail bar Panda & Sons, has been named as the UK winner of the Bacardi Legacy competition.

Staff abuse Bill to be tabled

VIOLENCE against bar and retail staff could soon result in heavier sentencing

Trade salutes culinary queen

Spear presented with SLTN Award for Industry Achievement

A fortuitous find for first timers

Couple aims to mark place on culinary map with Kincardine eatery

Star talent recognised at awards

A RAFT of Scottish Star Pubs & Bars lessees were recognised at the pub company’s annual UK awards ceremony earlier this month.

Ayr eatery set to turn over new leaf

Buzzworks completes root and branch refurb of The Tree House

Hoteliers on acquisition trail

THE owners of The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen have purchased the venue’s neighbouring buildings with an eye on development.

Could MUP hurt pub revenues?

Legal win welcomed amid warnings of lower sales

East Lothian venue takes top award

A FAMILY-run bar and restaurant in East Lothian has been recognised for its work to support students in the hospitality industry

Mixed reaction to landmark law

Trade and producers split on Holyrood’s flagship policy

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
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Neil Morrison
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