The Abbotsinch in Grangemouth reopened on July 21 following a refurb.

Grangemouth pub takes flight

GRANGEMOUTH’S links to World War II Spitfire planes provided the inspiration for the recently-launched Abbotsinch pub. The Punch Taverns-owned outlet, which was previously called the...
Best Bar None has come to the Grassmarket.

Maxxium UK backs best bars scheme

MAXXIUM UK has signed up as the fifth major drinks company to support the Best Bar None scheme in Scotland. The distributor joins...
On tap: sparkling wine and Prosecco.

Wine taps into ‘by the glass’

THE company behind an Italian sparkling wine and Prosecco brand is is aiming to help boost ‘by the glass’ sales in the on-trade with...
Although it can sometimes be overlooked by operators, tableware such as crockery plays a vital role in an outlet’s reputation for food, say suppliers.

First impressions count in catering

Table and glassware are key to an outlet’s reputation, suppliers say ALTHOUGH they are key components of the eating and drinking experience, tableware and glassware...
Chips not down: Alex Grahame.

Aberdeenshire chef feeling chipper after award win

A LICENSED Aberdeenshire fish and chip shop and restaurant has won an award for the best fish and chips in Britain. Hornblowers in Gourdon was...
The packaging ‘frames’ the bottle.

New look for The Glenrothes

SPEYSIDE single malt The Glenrothes has been given a new look. Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits unveiled new packaging for the whisky brand, which is...
Snow Leopard makes tracks for new home

Snow Leopard makes tracks for new home

POLISH vodka brand Snow Leopard has joined distributor Maxxium UK’s spirits portfolio. The vodka, which was launched in 2006 by conservationist Stephen Sparrow and donates...
The system can help cut costs.

Score a double with warewasher

WAREWASHING firm Winterhalter has introduced a ‘double-rack’ system which it claims can wash twice the number of dishes for half the cost. Designed for its...
Clean crockery, cutlery and glassware is vital to any food operation, warewasher firms say.

Are you cleaning up in the kitchen?

Choosing right kit can cut costs in the long term, suppliers say NEW technology doesn’t often come cheap – but, when it comes to warewashers,...
Brakes Pub Club is designed to help operators maximise food sales.

Pub guide brings food for thought

New initiative aims to help operators boost sales PUBLICANS looking to improve their food offer have a new resource at their disposal following the launch...

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