‘Tourist tax’ introduction must not repeat Deposit Return Scheme mistakes
“At a time when businesses in the licensed trade are still recovering from the pandemic, struggling to find staff, and finding ways to deal with soaring utility bills, this is the last thing we need."
Restaurant in prize running
La Bonne Auberge has made a shortlist of six businesses nominated for the title of Glasgow’s Favourite Business.
Restaurant owner Maurice Taylor said winning...
Boozy Cow will give it all back
Speratus Group owner Garreth Wood has announced that all profits from burger bar chain The Boozy Cow will go to local charities.
Wood said he is...
Breathing space for boards on renewals
LICENSING boards are to be granted extra time to process renewals for personal licences expiring on August 31 – providing licensees have lodged a renewal application with their board by May 31.
Dram of the century has hit shelves
LIQUID from the last day of the 20th century hit shelves this week with the release of Isle of Arran Distillers’ Millennium Casks edition.
The...
Coronavirus: pressure mounts on pubcos to cancel rent
Pressure is mounting on pub companies to waive rent for the duration their pubs are shut due to COVID-19, as a pro-pub campaign group vows to “name and shame” companies continuing to charge their tenants and lessees rent
Scots bartenders taste independence
Appleton Estate launches what’s claimed to be the world’s oldest rum
IN the week David Cameron and Alex Salmond paved the way for a referendum...
Gin-spirational new outlet
HOTEL group Hilton has launched a new gin bar at its Glasgow Grosvenor venue in the city’s west end.
Located in the former Bobar, beGIN...
Moxy opens second capital hotel
A new Edinburgh hotel built on the site of the former Fountainbridge Brewery is gearing up to open when restrictions allow.
Glasgow student is cocktail champ
A GIN cocktail created by a Glasgow hospitality student is to take centre stage in one of the city’s newest bars.
Steven Dow beat competition...
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