No social distancing and clubs can reopen from Monday

Social distancing requirements will be dropped and nightclubs able to reopen from Monday (9th August) as Scotland moves out of level zero restrictions, the first minister has confirmed.
Modern interiors of Panang, thai restaurant in Glasgow.

Future looks bright for new Thai eatery

FROM the brightly-coloured silk lanterns overhead to the pink neon sign proclaiming ‘Paradise this way...’, Panang brings more than a taste of Thailand to Glasgow city centre.
Bestway Aisles

‘Best kept secret’ eyes on-trade growth

BESTWAY, the family-owned wholesale business with depots across Scotland, is aiming for a significant expansion of its on-trade business through its Drinks Express delivered service.
Artistic Speakeasy drink in a wine glass.

City speakeasy has artistic flair

THE team behind Glasgow bars St Luke’s and The Amsterdam have hailed their latest venture – speakeasy cocktail bar The Absent Ear – a “roaring success”, despite opening during coronavirus restrictions.
Gordon McIntyre is sitting by a window.

Is it now time to up prices?

Collective move can make a real difference to pay and help tackle recruitment crisis, writes Gordon McIntyre.

Star announces supplier price cuts for lessees

Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has announced a package of supplier deals which it claims will offer the average lessee thousands of pounds in savings a year.

Italian craft beer restaurant group lands in Glasgow

An Italian restaurant group specialising in casual dining and craft beer will move into the UK this month with a new venue in Glasgow.
sky-competition

Coors customers can save on Sky

Licensees have the opportunity to save on a Sky Sports subscription through the broadcaster’s latest partnership with Molson Coors.

El Cartel opens third Edinburgh restaurant

The Bon Vivant Group – the company behind The Bon Vivant, The Devil’s Advocate and Lady Libertine – has expanded its Mexican street food brand, El Cartel, with the opening of a third Edinburgh restaurant.

SBPA: 200 pubs could reopen for first time on 9th August

More than 200 Scottish pubs could reopen for the first time this year if the planned lifting of restrictions on 9th August goes ahead, according to the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA).

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