ETM Group to open Suffolk country pub
ETM Group, the London-based gastropub operator led by Tom and Ed Martin, is opening its first country pub at Preston St Mary in Suffolk called the Six Bells this spring, M&C Report has learnt.
Archives for March 23, 2015
MAKE SOME NOISE
Brighton live music venue petition set for council debate
Brighton’s music scene has launched a campaign to fight back against the closure of the city’s venues and pubs.
Easter events: frying hard in Shoreditch and BrewDog's last sipper
Easter is approaching and the general public are looking forward to four days of chocolate, relaxation and inexplicable bunnies. Licensees and operators however, are gearing up for one of the busiest periods in the industry calendar.
JDW's new Stansted airport pub set for take off
JD Wetherspoon is to open a pub at Stansted Airport’s new-look terminal on 30 March.
Diageo launches new products for Smirnoff, Pimm’s, Captain Morgan, Gordon’s, Guinness and Cîroc
Diageo has launched a range of new flavours, products and variants across its most popular brands including Smirnoff, Pimm’s, Captain Morgan, Gordon’s, Guinness and Cîroc.
Research highlights skilled chef shortage
New research by VisitEngland has highlighted the lack of skilled chefs in the country and urged young people to consider a culinary career.
Leisure Tracker
Drinking out spend recovers in February
Spend on drinking out shot back up in February with a 13% increase on the previous month, according to the Greene King Leisure Tracker.
Wetherspoon joins Mexican wave
Pubco J D Wetherspoon has introduced a Mexican night to its weekly food clubs.
AWARD
Pub shortlisted for responsible business award
A Cheshire pub has been shortlisted for a Parliamentary award that recognises the most responsible businesses.
Second Smokehouse site to open in Chiswick
Noble Inns executive chef Neil Rankin is extending his acclaimed Smokehouse brand with the launch of a second West London site.
Pub is the Hub secures £100k funding
Pub is the Hub has secured a £100,000 injection of funding from the Government for its Community Services Fund that will go directly to pubs that are looking to diversify.
VIDEO
Community Pubs Day: Kris Hopkins on pubs
The Publican's Morning Advertiser caught up with community pubs minister Kris Hopkins during the Publican Awards 2015 judging day.
COMMUNITY PUBS DAY
CAMRA celebrates pub campaign wins
Members of the Campaign for Real Ale are being urged to visit their local asset of community value-listed pubs to celebrate Community Pubs Day – a new national event to highlight the 600 pubs that have so far been listed.