Sommelier
Coverage focused on wine service, beverage leadership, and front-of-house excellence within the UK restaurant, bar, and hospitality sector. This section explores wine list strategy, training programmes, recruitment trends, and guest experience initiatives led by drinks professionals in premium and high-volume venues alike. Whether managing beverage cost, elevating service standards, or responding to changing guest expectations, this content supports operators and F&B leaders investing in quality wine and drinks programmes.
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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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4 FebruaryFeatures
From barrister to restaurateur: Nisha Katona on her Indian street food chain
“I was a child protection barrister for 20 years but always with a completely blinding passion and obsession for the food of my ancestors – which is home-style Indian food,” says Nisha Katona, founder of Indian street food chain Mowgli. Katona started her restaurateur journey because she realised that a…
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4 FebruaryRestaurants
Searcys welcomes ‘successful’ 2019
British restaurateur and catering company Searcys said it is “pleased” to report the group had a “successful” 2019. Last year, the hospitality group hosted over 15,000 commercial events across its portfolio and accommodated over 380,000 guests across its restaurants. This led to a reported revenue increase of 17.5% from 2018,…
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Jan- 2020 -10 JanuaryPeople
The Wilderness appoints new general manager
The Wilderness has announced the appointment of Sonal Clare as its new general manager. Clare moves from his role as restaurant manager of Michelin starred Purnell’s Restaurant in Birmingham. He was also announced as GQ Sommelier of the Year in 2018, and will now act as head sommelier at The…
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberRestaurants
Hakkasan Group appoints Tobias Brauweiler as group sommelier
Hakkasan Group has announced the appointment of Tobias Brauweiler as its new group sommelier. Brauweiler will now oversee the wine programmes for all Asian Luxury Collection brands for the group including Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Sake no Hana and Ling Ling. He brings with him over 10 years of experience in managing…
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Nov- 2019 -25 NovemberPeople
Andrew Sheridan joins Craft Dining Rooms
Craft Dining Rooms has announced the appointment of Chef Andrew Sheridan as its new executive chef. He will join both Craft Dining Rooms and Craft English Garden, which is due to launch in Birmingham in 2020. Sheridan will continue the site’s dedication to providing an all-British menu, using locally sourced…
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Oct- 2019 -10 OctoberRestaurants
Seven Park Place to relaunch in November following ‘extensive’ refurb
Seven Park Place, located at St. James’s Hotel and Club in London, will relaunch in November following complete renovation of the interiors, furniture, extension and rebuild of the restaurant. Taking inspiration from the Art Deco period, interior designers Russell Sage Studio said it has enhanced the restaurant and bar with…
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8 OctoberRestaurants
New health focused lifestyle restaurant Atis opens in Old Street
Formerly known as Noble Rot bar, the new “health focused” restaurant Atis has opened its doors to offer a new lifestyle spot on City Road, Old Street. The opening of Atis, which is located on the ground floor of the newly opened Atlas Building on City Road, is featuring individual…
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Jul- 2019 -10 JulyAwards & Events
Romain Bourger named UK Sommelier of the Year
The Vineyard Hotel’s Romain Bourger has been UK Sommelier of the Year 2019 at an event which took place at The Savoy on 8 July. Bourger has previously won Young Sommelier of the Year 2016 and Moet UK Sommelier of the Year 2017. He leads the six person strong team…
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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneRestaurants
Swiss-inspired restaurant Heritage to open in July
Heritage, London’s first modern Swiss-inspired restaurant and bar will open on Soho’s Rupert Street in July. As well as classic Swiss dishes of fondue, raclette, rösti and charbonnade, Heritage will offer French plates, characterised by the use of luxury ingredients such as wagyu beef and lobster. Diners will be able…
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