BII regional chair resigns over 'concerns' about new direction of body
A regional chair of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has resigned after “voicing misgivings” regarding the new direction of the organisation.
Archives for December 23, 2014
Milestone team open all-day pizza concept
The team behind Sheffield pub the Milestone have opened an artisan pizza restaurant in the same part of the city.
More operators sign up to Try January
Try January, the campaign that calls on pubs and bars to reclaim January and challenge people to try new drinks and dishes and make the month more inspiring and experimental, has gathered further momentum with more operators, including Punch Taverns,...
Old Speckled Hen to release alternative Christmas Day speech
Old Speckled Hen will be airing a one-off two-minute speech on Christmas Day, as part of the brand’s focus to engage consumers over the key festive period.
Hook Norton launches Greedy Goose Christmas ale
Cotswold-based brewery Hook Norton has launched a new Christmas ale - Greedy Goose.
Eating-out spend up in November
Eating-out spend saw year-on-year growth in November, with the average household increasing spend by £3 (4%) to £76, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker.
Manchester licensee ‘in limbo’ after train station extension plans
A Manchester publican fears for his business after plans to extend a railway station are set to close his pub.
Pub chefs offer up recipes for charity cookbook
A host of leading pub chefs have contributed to a new book of recipes put together to raise money for charity.