Bright times for draught beer
But operators must look beyond the weather to boost sales
THE Scottish thirst for beer may increase with a spot of sunshine, but publicans can’t...
Winter World Cup forcing operators to choose – ‘football’ or ‘festive’
The ‘glass-half-empty’ analysis is that a normal summer World Cup could have delivered a multi-million pound lifeline to the hospitality trade far earlier, without forcing a compromise with festive season bookings.Â
Glasgow pubs to open until 1am?
PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week under new proposals outlined by the licensing board.
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Recruitment drive at Highland Coast Hotels
Amidst investment and refurbishment of its stable of historic and scenic properties, Highland Coast Hotels is now recruiting for over 50 new hospitality positions for the 2023 season
SLTN Awards 2013 – Winners and highly commended finalists
Whisky Bar of the Year, sponsored by Glenfiddich
Winner: Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh
Highly Commended: Bon Accord, Glasgow
Highly Commended: Albanach, Edinburgh
Wine Award, sponsored by Inverarity Morton
Winner: Boudoir...
Free pub promotion on social media can boost the bottom line
According to Lennoxtown-based business accountant Julie Campbell, using free social media to promote a hospitality offering can be surprisingly impactful on the bottom line, while funding for local advertising and marketing is often available via Business Gateway.
Dundee has ‘too many’ premises
Operators and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) have welcomed moves to stop the awarding of new premises licences in Dundee.
Dalry Road’s First Coast bistro celebrates 20 years in business Â
The bistro, named after a small village in Wester Ross, opened in 2003, and has since built up a solid customer base in the neighbourhood for an ever-changing menu full of ‘interesting & robust flavours’.Â
Scots take top gin trophies
TWO Scottish gin brands have triumphed against rivals from across the UK and abroad to take trophies at the World Gin Awards.
Darnley’s View,...
Molson Coors extends craft brewery distro deal  Â
Craft keg ale is reportedly going from ‘strength to strength’ in the on-trade. Over the past year, the category has increased in value by 28%.Â
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