Bar snacks
Coverage of product trends, supplier innovation, and menu strategy focused on small plates and shareable items that drive spend and satisfaction in pubs, bars, and casual dining venues. This section explores consumer preferences, pricing tactics, and operational tips for delivering high-margin, low-waste food that complements drinks menus and enhances the overall guest experience, helping operators make smart choices in a highly competitive on-trade environment.
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Jun- 2021 -25 JunePubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bar support £750k refurb of ‘original’ Peaky Blinders pub
The Rainbow pub in Digbeth, which was known for its association with the original Peaky Blinders in the 1890s, is set undergo a £750k investment supported by Star Pubs and Bar. The refurb will see the venue, which has been closed for four years, transformed into a live entertainment driven…
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25 JunePeople
The Princess of Shoreditch names Ruth Hansom head chef
The Noble Inns group has announced the appointment of Ruth Hansom as head chef at The Princess of Shoreditch. Joining the east London venue, Hansom will be responsible for creating “new and ambitious” tasting menus on the first floor dining room. She will also be tasked with managing the menu…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilPubs and Bars
Blue Boar Pub to open this May
Conrad London St James has announced the opening of the Blue Boar Pub this May, with chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will be bringing a wealth of experience from her time as head chef at The Harwood Arms to refine and elevate the pub’s menu. She said: “I’m…
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Aug- 2020 -25 AugustRestaurants
BBPA calls for Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to be repeated
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to repeat its Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme. The trade association has hailed the scheme, which is set to end after August, as a great success for many of its member’s food-led pubs, noting that it…
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Feb- 2020 -14 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Jamie Forbes and Andria Stirling to relaunch Henricks Bar & Restaurant
Having met through working at London’s Bourne and Hollingsworth Group, as managing director and head of marketing respectively, Jamie Forbes and Andria Stirling are set to relaunch Henricks Bar. Henricks Bar is a neighbourhood bar offering cocktails and comfort food in a “relaxed environment”. A Bruntsfield fixture for 20 years,…
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Jul- 2019 -23 JulyPubs and Bars
MasterChef finalist opens first pub after £180,000 renovation
Award-winning chef and MasterChef finalist Matt Healy and his team Seventh Course to open their first pub, the Beehive in Thorner, after a joint £180,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. The revamp has been undertaken by Seventh Course using their contractors and designers Nanu Soda, who have renovated the…
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11 JulyPubs and Bars
UK’s first no and low alcohol pub to open in London
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it is opening the UK’s first ever no and low alcohol pub. The Clean Vic No and Low Alcohol pub will open its doors on New Oxford Street from 24 to 25 July, serving a range of beers, wines and mocktails which are all entirely…
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Jun- 2019 -17 JuneNews
Pilgrim, BBC’s My Million Pound Menu winners open for business
Pilgrim, new restaurant in Liverpool’s Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, launched with a sell out soft launch period and has now opened its doors to all customers. The food is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the ninth century. With starting…
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13 JuneRestaurants
D&D London opens new restaurant 14 Hills
D&D London announced that 14 Hills, its new restaurant located on the 14th floor of 120 Fenchurch Street, will open this November. The modern British restaurant will serve an all-day menu created by executive chef Thomas Piat and will be open from breakfast and brunch through to lunch and dinner.…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilRestaurants
BBC’s My Million Pound Menu winners set to open first restaurant
Pilgrim, the winners of BBC’s My Million Pound Menu are preparing to open a new restaurant in Liverpool’s Duke Street Market. The restaurant will launch with a 50% off soft launch period from 15 May and is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has…
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