A nail biting weekend ahead for the finalists of the Glasgow Bar Awards
The awards, organised by Backs! Hospitality, spotlight the city’s best bars, pubs, teams, and industry stars – and this year saw the biggest vote ever.
Scottish National Whisky Festival rescheduled to April 5 at Glasgow’s SEC
The capacity of the event will be up by over 30%, making it not only the festival’s biggest ever edition, but also one of the largest whisky exhibitions in the country.
Dean Banks at The Pompadour re-opens bookings for weddings and events
Valentine’s day is recognised as the very peak of ‘engagement season’ – so operators should expect a spike in couples searching for wedding venues.
Signature Group gets romantic with pink handcuffs and unlimited hot gravy
Cold Town House, in the city’s Grassmarket, has launched a ‘gravy fondue’ experience to encourage ‘intimate double-dipping’ over Valentine’s weekend.
Black and yellow, get behind a fellow! Clydeside Containers unveils launch look
The new social and entertainment venue, currently under construction on Glasgow’s city centre waterfront, plans to open to the public in Spring 2025.
Bannerman family take a second swing at ‘budget friendly’ golf hotel trophy
The Red House Hotel's proprietors for the past forty years were delighted to win this award in 2024, and are now hoping to ‘do the double’ in 2025.
Bacardi’s budding barstaff begin building-up before Bartenders Ball baptism!
12 young Scots have been given free bartender training by Bacardi, and will be put to the test at the Glasgow Bartenders Ball next Monday.
Chef Ewan McAllister appointed by SimpsInns to ‘elevate’ its food and drink
Ewan comes to SimpsInns with over 24 years’ experience, most recently as an executive chef at Glasgow's Corinthian Club, and head chef at Seamill Hydro.
Chef Barry Bryson opens his first fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront
For those unfamiliar with the east coast vernacular, the ‘Barry’ in ‘Barry Fish’ is a play on the locally recognised word for ‘good’.
ScotHot 2025’s Buell Hospitality Advisory Hub will offer free consultations
Buell Hospitality brings together a network of 35 service companies in a ‘one-stop-shop’ offer to make life simpler and cheaper for busy operators.
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