Glasgow and Edinburgh sales ‘vibrant’ but costs hold trade back
New reports have identified Glasgow and Edinburgh as being among Britain’s most vibrant cities in terms of hospitality revenues – while highlighting the continued challenges faced by businesses across the sector.
Banks’ newest venture opens for business
Chef Dean Banks has announced that his latest venture, Edinburgh wine bar and restaurant Dulse, is now fully open for business.
TV triumph for Glasgow’s Red Onion
Father and daughter restaurateurs John and Rosie Quigley walked away with a £1000 cash prize when Channel 4 cooking show Come Dine With Me: The Professionals visited Glasgow.
Ubiquitous Chip sold to Greene King
The family behind Glasgow venues The Ubiquitous Chip, Stravaigin and Hanoi Bike Shop have sold the businesses to pub company and brewer Greene King for an undisclosed sum.
Sean takes the top prize from Flor de Caña
Edinburgh bartender Sean Cavanagh has triumphed in the UK leg of a cocktail competition for rum brand Flor de Caña.
Brands line up for Edinburgh Cocktail Week
The Glenlivet, Jack Daniel’s, Grey Goose and House of Boë are among the drinks brands that will be featured at this year’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week in October.
The Cairn comes to life as first spirit flows
The Cairn, the new Speyside distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail, has officially begun production of its new make spirit.
Drovers Inn snapped up by Edinburgh group
One of Scotland’s oldest inns has been snapped up by an Edinburgh-based bar and pub group from an asking price of offers over £3 million.
Sales return but staff and cost struggles continue
Hospitality industry sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the industry continues to struggle with staff shortages and soaring costs.
Vault City opens new smokehouse bar
Edinburgh craft brewer Vault City Brewing is opening a new bar and smokehouse today following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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