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Stonegate boss warns minimum pricing would spell 'disaster' for pubs

Two pub industry heavyweights have warned that the introduction of minimum alcohol pricing could do significant damage to the long-term prospects of the pub industry. Ian Payne, chairman of the Stonegate pub company, warned that minimum pricing was "the worst thing that could ever happen to our industry"...
Posted: 04 May 2012 | 09:40

Urban Leisure Group to open Central & Co Brasserie and Bar in London's West End

London bar operator the Urban Leisure Group is to open a new West End outpost this month, with the launch of Central & Co Brasserie and Bar. Located on Great Marlboro Street, the venue will officially launch on 23 May, comprising a ground floor brasserie above a basement bar...
Posted: 03 May 2012 | 13:14

High street restaurants and pubs becoming more creative with their menus

Restaurant and pub operators are introducing more innovative dishes and flavour combinations as British consumers are becoming more discerning about food. According to new research from food service analyst Horizons, high street operators across the UK are offering more choice on their menus....
Posted: 03 May 2012 | 11:49

Wadworth produces Red, White and Brew to celebrate 2012

Red white and brewDevizes-based brewer Wadworth has launched a new beer to commemorate a summer of celebration in 2012 - Red White and Brew. The beer is designed to appeal to customers from both home and abroad intent on enjoying the Diamond Jubilee or the Olympic Games.
Posted: 03 May 2012 | 11:11

Deadline for Women 1st Shine Awards extended by a week

Shine Awards 2012The deadline for the Women 1st Shine Awards, which aims to honour the achievements of women in hospitality, travel and tourism, has been extended by a week. Nominations for the awards can now be made up to 11 May on People 1st's website.
Posted: 03 May 2012 | 09:40

Loungers opens 20th Lounge site

Catererandhotekeeper NewsCafé/bar operator Loungers has opened its 20th Lounge site. The new site is on Church Road in Hove and is called Modelo Lounge. Loungers said the former Woolwich Building Society had been comprehensively refurbished to create an 80-seat venue.
Posted: 03 May 2012 | 09:39

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

caterer 040512Mark Askew: Gordon Ramysay's former executive chef on why he is ready for a new challenge at Cirrus Inns. Beat the Building Barriers: Restoration of a period property can add real value to a hospitality business but planners can impose frustrating delays.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | 16:49

Novus Leisure on track for £19m profit

Novus Leisure logoNovus Leisure, which operates 52 premium bars, mostly in London, said it was on track to hit record profits of nearly £20m in 2011/12, in an update to the City this morning. The company said that its EBITDA was likely to hit £19m for the year to June...
Posted: 02 May 2012 | 10:57

JD Wetherspoon reiterates its concerns about high taxes

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon remains "cautious" as it readies itself for the impact of a £50m tax bill, the company said today. Like-for-like sales in the year to date (39 weeks to 22 April) were up 2%, but the pubco reiterated its concerns about high taxes in a Q3 trading update.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | 10:02

Bath Ales launches Summer's Hare seasonal ale

Bath Ales Summer's hareIndependent brewer Bath Ales has launched its latest seasonal brew, called Summer's Hare. The brewer said the beer is light, hoppy and "well balanced with some fruit and malt". It has been brewed using pale Maris Otter floor-malted barley and a mix of Bramling Cross and Chinook hops.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | 16:37

Growth to be focus of BHA's first-ever Hospitality and Tourism Summit

Ufi IbrahimThe British Hospitality Association is set to showcase the breadth and depth of the UK's hospitality and tourism industry by bringing together a host of industry leaders and key politicians at its first-ever Hospitality and Tourism Summit on 1 June. The event will take place on the Friday of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | 12:09

Hospitality and leisure businesses are feeling confident, despite return to recession

RSM TenonDespite the UK officially going back into recession last week, research carried out by accountancy firm RSM Tenon has shown that hospitality and leisure businesses are far more confident about the second quarter of 2012 than they were at the beginning of the year.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | 11:26

Friendly atmosphere and quality food key factors in pub selection

Young pub workerA friendly atmosphere and quality food are the two key factors when it comes to customers choosing a pub, according to a new survey by the Mystery Dining Company (TMDC). The survey of 350 pubgoers found that the type of clientele a venue attracts was the third-most important consideration.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | 10:44

300 community pubs close in last six months, with 12 closures per week

Around 300 community pubs around Britain have closed permanently in the last six months, according to new figures released by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra).
Posted: 30 April 2012 | 12:10

Just Opened – The Jugged Hare, City of London

Jugged HareThis is London pub operator ETM Group's 10th site, located near the Barbican in east London. It's a British gastropub with an open kitchen and a fine wine and beer focus. The opening also marks the launch of ETM's own bottled pale ale, Jugged Hare, brewed in conjunction with Sambrook's Brewery.
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 15:56

Survey reveals fears over casual staff for Olympics

Casual staffThe hospitality industry remains optimistic that London's Olympic Games will be a great success, although some operators fear casual staff may not be up to the job, exclusive research by Caterer and Hotelkeeper in association with ACTClean and People 1st has revealed.
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 15:25

Adam Smith named 2012 Roux Scholar

Adam SmithThe 2012 Roux Scholarship final saw six chefs competing to produce turbotin jubilée in just two-and-a-half hours, with 24-year-old Ritz sous chef Adam Smith emerging triumphant. Kerstin Kühn reports
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 12:12

Book review – Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy

Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy bookFollowing on from the success of the Two Greedy Italians cookbook, Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo are back with another look at the diverse cooking of their home country.
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 11:16

Craft Beer Co chooses Brighton for its second pub

Craft Beer CoPub company the Craft Beer Co is to open its second outlet, with the launch of a pub in Brighton. The group, which opened its first outlet in Clerkenwell, east London, last June, has taken over the former site of the Florist pub in Brighton's Upper North Street.
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 10:20

Ignite appoints Tina English as managing director of Bumpkin group

Tina EnglishRestaurant and bar operator Ignite Group has appointed Tina English as managing director of its Bumpkin group of restaurants. English will start at the company, which currently operates three Bumpkin restaurants in London - in Notting Hill, Kensington and Westfield Stratford City - in May.
Posted: 27 April 2012 | 10:01

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