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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Jun- 2018 -27 June
Marston’s signs five-year deal deal with US-based Founders Brewing Company
UK pub chain and brewery Marston’s has signed a five-year distribution deal with US brewery Founders Brewing Company. The deal will see Marston’s distribute the American company’s craft beer portfolio of 40 different beers as it looks to bolster UK sales following recent poor performance, which has seen the company…
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26 June
Third Victor’s restaurant and bar to open in £1.2m venue
East Coast Concepts is to open its third Victor’s bar and restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, the restaurant will open on the site of The Alchemist and will undergo a £1.2m refurbishment. Living Ventures launched The Alchemist just two years ago however this will now be closed to make way…
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26 June
Star Pubs & Bars launch ‘free-from’ menu
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a ‘free-from’ menu for its licensees to help cater for increased customer demand. The menu features 16 dishes and includes meat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options for starters, mains and desserts. Dishes were selected to be in line with the latest food trends and…
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25 June
Multiple operator opens fifth Star Pubs & Bars site
East Midlands multiple operator, Jonny Parr has taken on a fifth Star Pubs & Bars site, The Cock in Werrington, eterborough. He is opening the new site in conjunction with new partner, Damo Wallace and Parr’s partner, Sabrina Iredale. The pub is Parr’s fifth pub with the group. His other…
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25 June
UKHospitality ‘wary’ as UK plans listing calories on restaurant menus
Jeremy Hunt has announced that the government is considering forcing restaurants to publish calorie information on their menus. During the announcement Hunt said that the government would consider exemplifying smaller businesses from the changes, however he said “all the big chains that we go to, they must give people that…
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25 June
London pub blaze causes football fans to flee
A London pub which caught fire on Friday at around 8pm as it was filled with people watching the world cup was caused by “unsafe disposal of smoking materials”. The London Fire Brigade’s fire investigators say 10 fire engines and 72 firefighters were called to the scene on Chalton Street,…
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25 June
Work begins on new Scotts bar and restaurant in Port Edgar Marina
Development has started on a new Scotts bar and restaurant at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry after Scottish hospitality group, Buzzworks Holdings, was handed the keys to its new waterside venue earlier this month. Situated near the Three Bridges and Firth of Forth, Scotts is expected to open its…
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20 June
Daniel Warren wins Diageo Reserve’s Bartender of the Year
Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2018 GB final has named Daniel Waren the winner of this year’s competition. Warren, from Last Chance, Nottingham, was crowned after a two-day final with challenges in Edinburgh and the Gleneagles Hotel. The first challenge included the creation of the ‘Perfect Welcome…
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20 June
Chelsea FC launches sports bar and restaurant
Chelsea Football Club has opened a new restaurant at their Stamford Bridge stadium. The new restaurant which opened on 14 June will specialise in chargrilled steaks, alongside pizzas and bar snacks. As many as 16 big screens have been installed in the bar which will show all of the weekend’s…
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20 June
Welsh face beer and soft drinks shortage during World Cup
A beer and soft drinks shortage has hit the industry in Welsh pubs and shops this summer, just in time for massively increased demand during the World Cup. Drink-makers are concerned over CO2 supply, gas which carbonates beer and soft drinks, at the time when temperatures are rising. The cause…
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