Edinburgh Uni’s refurbished Abacus restaurant opens
A new layout and booth seating has added flexible options for diners, including a revamped private dining area for up to 10
Hospitality giant Mitchells & Butlers reveals strong festive trading
The hospitality group – which includes the All Bar One and Toby Carvery brands – saw sales up by 7.7% over the three-week period
Industry greets Scottish budget with disappointment
ScotGov avoided outright condemnation by including 15% business rates relief for some hospitality businesses
SimpsInns sets opening date for its new Ayrshire coast hotel spa
Following a £3million development, the hospitality group is to open Si! Spa at The Waterside on Tuesday 17th February
‘Through the roof’ costs erode profitability at The Boar’s Head
Multiple SLTN Award-winner shines a stark light on the challenges faced by Scottish hospitality businesses going into 2026
William Grant’s Greenwood takes Scotch Whisky Association chair
Greenwood will lead the SWA’s Council of 16 member company representatives, shaping the direction of the industry as a whole
Belhaven calls for ScotGov Budget intervention on business rates
Pubs and breweries will suffer steep cost rises unless there is positive action on business rates in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget
Voco Grand Central named as Scotland’s top conference hotel
The hotel was recognised at the Annual World Travel Awards for ‘excellence in conference facilities, service, and guest experience’
Platform’s conversion to ’boutique bowling’ begins this spring
Competitive socialising operator Lane7 plans to open new bowling and entertainment venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2026
SÃSÃ offers cocktail counselling to help customers make a choice
Bar manager George Collinge said: “Getting out to enjoy a cocktail is far too rare a treat for many, so people don’t want to make a mistake"
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