New chef does the numbers in Glasgow
A new Glasgow west end restaurant launched today (August 21) with a five-course seasonal tasting menu showcasing chef Modou Diagne’s “stylish and experimental” culinary skills.
Take part in the world’s biggest whisky tasting
An east coast publican is encouraging whisky fans to participate in what he hopes will be the world’s biggest ever online whisky tasting
Have a beer on Brewdog
Brewdog is set to launch a UK-wide initiative which will see consumers able to claim a free pint of the company’s beer in its own or other participating bars
Aberdeen support fund goes live
Hospitality businesses in Aberdeen can now apply for grants of either £1000 or £1500 per premises through the city council website
Late-night venues warn of ‘financial Armageddon’
A survey of the late-night sector warned that over half of businesses (58%) may not survive longer than two more months without government support
COVID closure powers for councils
Local authorities across Scotland are to be given new powers to close or impose additional conditions on venues deemed to be breaching COVID guidelines
Innis & Gunn unveils new Leith outlet
Craft brewer Innis & Gunn will celebrate the opening of its fourth brewery taproom tomorrow (August 21)
Carling rallies for local pubs
A campaign encouraging communities to visit their local pub has been launched by Carling
Edinburgh restaurant poised to reopen
L’escargot bleu in Edinburgh is gearing up to reopen tomorrow (August 20) following almost five months of closure
Support for Aberdeen businesses as lockdown continues
A £1 million support fund for Aberdeen businesses has been announced by first minister Nicola Sturgeon as she confirmed lockdown restrictions in the city are to remain in place
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