Glasgow’s cocktail kings join the big league

Cult Glaswegian cocktail bar The Absent Ear has been named as one of the Top 25 cocktail bars in the UK.

Ewing: DRS is a ‘disaster’

The upcoming Deposit Return Scheme has come under fire from within the SNP itself with party veteran Fergus Ewing calling it a ‘disaster of a scheme’.
Hospitality staff at a party

Buzzworks hosts ‘paradise’ parties to reward its staff

Split between east and west, these annual celebrations were held in Buzzworks’ popular venues Scotts Port Edgar, Queensferry, and Vic's and The Vine, Prestwick.

Customs crackdown on fake vodka

Officers recovered hundreds of bottles of suspected counterfeit ‘Krackoff’ vodka, along with tanks that could hold 7000 litres of liquid, and several bulk containers of ethanol.
Shattered green beer bottle by bullet isolated on white background.

Open letter to ScotGov – Don’t destroy Scotland’s drinks industry!

Scores of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries and brewers have united to call on the Scottish Government to abandon proposals to ban the marketing of the nation’s globally celebrated whiskies, beers, and gins.
The Salmon Leap

‘Shock’ eviction after two decades at East Kilbride’s Salmon Leap

Dispute underlines importance of ‘clear and precise arbitration’ between pub tenants and their landlords

Speak up now – or risk being made invisible by alcohol ad ban

WITH only a month left until the Scottish Government closes its consultation on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion, the industry has just begun to respond to the threat that alcohol could be made publicly invisible.
chef

Hit the Brakes stand at ScotHot to see Masterchef winner Gary

Wholesale foodservice supplier Brakes will be at ScotHot showcasing its extensive range of Scottish products.
ScotHot staff with sign and '50' balloons

Hospitality industry’s Rising Stars to be celebrated at ScotHot

Nominations have been sought across five categories – Hospitality Heroes; Champion Chefs; Rising up in Retail; Brilliant in Beverage; and Tourism Trendsetters – with individuals able to nominate colleagues, friends or employees in each category

One week left to sign up for Eat Out Edinburgh campaign

The two-week celebration of city centre hospitality will run from 13th to 26th March, with over 20 venues already confirmed to take part by offering special deals, set menus, and other events.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson