Perth
Covers hospitality and foodservice developments in a historic Scottish city, from its riverside dining spots and bustling high street to surrounding towns and countryside venues. Updates include restaurant and pub openings, hotel projects, seasonal menu trends, and event-driven trading opportunities, alongside staffing changes, regulatory updates, and profiles of operators shaping the area’s dining and leisure offer.
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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Jul- 2024 -15 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/07/24
Drinks sales in managed venues rose 6% in the week ended Saturday 6 July, following the same rate of growth in the previous week and a 9% increase in the seven days before that. Growth peaked on Sunday 30 June when sales rose 40% as a result of England’s last…
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15 JulyNews
Four Scotsman Group pubs hit the market for undisclosed sum
A portfolio of four traditional public houses situated across Scotland has recently hit the market on behalf of Scotsman Group. The four licensed venues include the Beresford Lounge and Hummingbird in Glasgow, the Illicit Still in Aberdeen, and The Bothy in Perth. Positioned on the “busier” end of Sauchiehall Street,…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchNews
The Buxton appoints new head chef and launches new menu
Brick Lane’s bistro and wine bar with bedrooms The Buxton has announced the appointment of new head chef Oliver Sharpe. Sharpe’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal small plates and natural wines, focusing on quality ingredients including produce…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 31/10/23
Wheel Topco, which is considering a bid for The Restaurant Group, is working with Goldman Sachs on this potential deal. The move would be an attempt to disrupt TRG’s planned takeover by Apollo Global Management. The Pizza Express owner has reportedly been in discussions with TRG’s board about a potential…
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31 OctoberPubs and Bars
Refurbished bar and nightclub in Perth up for lease
Refurbished bar and nightclub Forty Four in Perth, Scotland has been put up for lease with an asking price of £15,000. The business primarily operates as a sports bar, screening live sporting events from the large public bar and hosting live music in the evening. The late-night function lounge is…
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Bob and Berts continues expansion with six new stores
Independent coffee shop chain Bob and Berts has announced plans to open up to six new stores this year in Scotland and England. The opening of these new coffee shops will take its total footprint to more than 30 sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The brand operates from…
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Feb- 2019 -20 FebruaryCatering Companies
Heritage Portfolio on the menu at Perth Racecourse from 2019
Heritage Portfolio, the Edinburgh-based event caterers, have won a 10 year contract at popular Scottish destination Perth Racecourse. Effective from February 2019, the announcement follows a tender process after which Perth committed to introduce a “more niche and tailored” catering provision for its race days and busy events programme. Perth…
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneEducation
Sodexo ‘rising star’ partners with Bake Off winner to mentor UHI students
A ‘rising star’ chef and the winner of Bake Off’s ‘Crème de la Crème’ have joined forces to train and mentor 60 food studies and hospitality students at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Edinburgh-based chef Nikola Plhakova, who is also a junior sous chef with Sodexo Prestige Venues…
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Apr- 2018 -17 AprilBusiness
Jamie Oliver’s Australian restaurant group falls into administration
Jamie Oliver has been forced to surrender his Australian restaurant group as it was placed in the hands of voluntary administrators. The restaurants in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Parramatta are to be rescued by the Brisbane-based Hallmark. The group’s Canberra restaurant has been closed immediately. The Naked Chef had…
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