Smoke ban stubs out city pubs
Licensed premises close in all but one Scottish constituency. Scotland’s traditional inner-city pubs have suffered most in the wake of the smoking ban, a new study has found. Glasgow central was hardest hit, with 56 pub closures recorded between the start of the ban in 2006 and 2010, according to research by CR Consulting for the Save Our Pubs & Clubs Campaign.
It’s Whiski galore as bar diversifies
Gary and Anne Still combine shop, bar and bistro in new capital business. The owners of an award-winning Edinburgh whisky pub have taken their first steps into retailing Scotland’s national drink. Anne and Gary Still, the couple behind Whiski on the Royal Mile, created the Whiski Rooms by acquiring and knocking together three commercial premises on The Mound.
Jessie’s silver celebration
GLASGOW bar the Hielan Jessie celebrated 25 years in business last week – by treating a select band of customers, family and friends to...
Wholesaler goes with the Flow
Hospitality training provider forms new alliance with Matthew Clark
EDINBURGH-based hospitality training provider Flow aims to extend its reach across the UK through a new...
Celebrating city’s service with style
THE achievements of an initiative designed to raise service standards across Glasgow’s tourism industry were celebrated last week
Amanda Hyndman, former general manager of Glasgow’s...
Hamilton chef cooks up a storm
A HAMILTON chef has picked up a top gong at this year’s Scottish Curry Awards.
Ajmal Mushtaq, of Mushtaqs restaurant, overcame competition from chefs across...
Bar spirits into the off-trade
Bon Vivant operator moves into the retail business
THE team behind Edinburgh’s Bon Vivant bar is set to branch into retail with the opening of...
T in the drawing room
A VICTORIAN take on T in the Park is the premise of two new TV ads for Scotland’s biggest-selling lager brand
As the music festival...
Training team rolls into the capital
BAR staff will get the chance to broaden their spirits knowledge later this month when Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands’ Training Team rolls into the capital...
Supplier hits road with Tradeteam
WINE wholesaler Bibendum has appointed Tradeteam to handle its warehousing and distribution needs
The three-year deal sees DHL-owned Tradeteam, whose customers include Molson Coors, AB...
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