Pubs and Bars
The latest news and updates on pubs and bars, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Mar- 2019 -13 March
Subterranean bar launches low-alcohol spirit
A drinks entrepreneur who has made a name for himself by turning underground public conveniences into neighbourhood bars has launched Willow, a low-alcohol spirit. Created in William Borrell’s subterranean neighbourhood bar, the Ladies and Gentlemen in Kentish Town, north London, the spirit’s name is a combination of his first name…
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12 March
Ei Group achieve Investors in People Gold Award
Pub operator, Ei Group, has achieved the Investors in People Gold Award, which is given to organisations who “demonstrate excellence in developing and supporting their employees”. Following a re-assessment process, the pub group now joins a small list of accredited organisations across the UK that have achieved the gold standard.…
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11 March
Pubs see Feb sales boost as restaurants continue to struggle
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales increase just 0.3% in February against the same month last year, according to latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. While managed pub groups enjoyed a 1.4% increase in collective like-for-like sales, restaurant groups saw a collective decline recording…
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8 March
London’s first Oden Bar extends residency due to demand
London’s first Oden Bar at Cubé restaurant in Mayfair will remain open until the end of May instead of the end of March like originally planned. The Oden Bar launched at the beginning of February as an informal and secret Japanese bar with 12 seats serving just one dish, hidden…
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8 March
Ei Group launches Spitfire Pub & Kitchen
Pub operator, Ei Group, has announced it is to launch a new pub named Spitfire Pub & Kitchen. Launching as part of the Ei Publican Partnerships initiative which will see them partner with multi-operators, Adam and Sue Franklin, the new pub in Ainsdale has been refurbished following its acquisition as…
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7 March
Bubbledogs refurbishes following operator’s second Michelin star
Champagne and hot dog bar, Bubbledogs is set to undergo a refurbishment after its operator’s Kitchen Table restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star. JKS’ Kitchen Table is ran from the rear of the same premises as Bubbledogs, where it is thought that refurbishment changes will also affect the menu…
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6 March
Star Pubs & Bars announces ‘Best Food’ pub
The achievements of Star Pubs and Bars licensees from were celebrated at the operator’s annual awards ceremony last night. North east multiple pub operator Howard Egglestone took home the ‘Best Food Award’ for his Tomahawk pub in Newcastle. The judges noted the “incredible” variety of food on offer at the…
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5 March
Northampton pub operators acquire first Oxfordshire site
Northamptonshire pub operators Mark and Melissa Lynch have taken the lease of The Bell at Banbury with Star Pubs & Bars. The pair will commence work on a £320,000 refurbishment which will see the pub modernised with a “distinctive” craft beer and cask ale offering along with pizza served from…
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4 March
Brewdog launches ‘Brewdog Airlines’
Craft beer company, Brewdog has announced the launch of Brewdog Airlines, which will see passengers flown between London and Columbus, where its craft beer hotel, The Doghouse is based. Passengers aboard the chartered Boeing 767 will partake in a unique beer tasting experience, sampling a limited-edition Brewdog beer that has…
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4 March
Producers issue ‘Peaky Blinders’ bar with cease and desist
The producers of BBC series Peaky Blinders have warned a Manchester bar after it used the series’ name and images of its characters without authorisation. Named Peaky Blinders Manchester, the venue offers live music, a theme bar and a dim sum restaurant. The owners of the restaurant said they “do…
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