Buzzworks
Reporting on strategy, growth, and culture at a leading independent hospitality group with a strong regional footprint. This section covers new venue launches, leadership updates, people development, and F&B innovation across a diverse estate of bars, restaurants, and event spaces. Designed for operators, chefs, and hospitality professionals, it offers valuable insight into how a values-led business balances creativity, consistency, and community-driven service.
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Aug- 2021 -31 AugustPubs and Bars
Buzzworks to open The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow
Buzzworks Holdings, an independent restaurant and bar operator, is set to open The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow on 1 September 2021. Situated in West Lothian, the site will bring Buzzworks’ portfolio of restaurants and bars across Scotland to 14. The launch comes after a refurbishment of the property, which saw…
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyRestaurants
Buzzworks tackle ‘recruitment drought’ with £20k bonus pot
Buzzworks, a group of independent restaurant and bar operators, has released a bonus pot of £20k for staff referrals, in a bid to tackle a “recruitment drought” of almost 50 chef vacancies. The group, which operates 12 sites across Scotland, said it will offer monetary bonuses to any customer or…
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Sep- 2020 -11 SeptemberCoronavirus
New industry group warns Scottish gov to shut down rogue operators
A new body representing many of Scotland’s restaurant and bar owners has called on the Scottish Government to “immediately shut down” licensed premises which flout social distancing regulations. The newly-formed Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) comprises many of the country’s largest and best-known restaurant and bar businesses, including The DRG Group,…
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Apr- 2020 -7 AprilPubs and Bars
Buzzworks Holdings donates £10,000 to Hospitality Action amid coronavirus pandemic
Independent bar and restaurant operators Buzzworks Holdings has made a £10,000 donation to UK charity Hospitality Action, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The donation will provide funding for the charity, which offers a range of support services for people working within the hospitality industry, including a 24 hour hotline for advice,…
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberPeople
Buzzworks appoints Carole Lamond people director
Buzzworks Holdings, one of Scotland’s fastest growing independent restaurant and bar operators, has appointed a new people director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development, has joined the award-winning family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses…
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Jun- 2019 -3 JunePubs and Bars
Vic’s and The Vine opens after seven figure investment
Bar and restaurant Vic’s and The Vine has opened its doors in Prestwick, Ayrshire after a seven figure investment, undertaken by hospitality group Buzzwork Holdings.The Vine restaurant is a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere with space for 150 guests, serving food from breakfast until late, seven days a week and has a…
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Feb- 2019 -13 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Site investment brings growth to Buzzworks Holdings
Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings has reported an increase in turnover, up 9% from £14.8m to £16.2m, for 2018. The family-owned restaurant and bar operator, which manages 11 venues across Ayrshire and east Scotland, invested £1.8m into new venues, its existing portfolio and staff development boosting its pre-tax profits. During…
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryRestaurants
16-year-old Prestwick restaurant set for ‘transformation’
Prestwick restaurant, Elliot’s bar and restaurant is set for a “complete transformation” following “significant investment”. The restaurant, under its old name, closed its doors for the last time on 27 January, with work on the restaurant, to be renamed, Vic’s & The Vine, commencing right away. Kenny Blair, Buzzworks Holdings…
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Oct- 2018 -22 OctoberAwards & Events
Buzzworks named Ayrshire’s ‘Best Business’
Scotland-based independent restaurant and bar operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has been crowned Ayrshire’s Best Business. The hospitality group took home the title of Best Business with more than 51 employees from the latest Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Buzzworks operates 11 venues under its four brands – Elliots, Scotts, House…
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Sep- 2018 -3 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Buzzworks acquires second venue in east Scotland
Scottish hospitality business, Buzzworks Holdings, has confirmed the purchase of The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow making it its second property in the east of Scotland. Buzzworks is set to launch its first venture in the east of Scotland when Scotts bar and restaurant at Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry opens…
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