Archives for June 12, 2016

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Summer of sport

Super Saturday: The experience of watching 11 hours of sport in the pub

By Liam Coleman

It is 11am on 'Super Saturday'. Despite it being nine hours until England kick off their Euro 2016 campaign, the Faltering Fullback in north London is already full to bursting with viewers of England's rugby union Test match against Australia. It's very...

Cider

Smirnoff vodka launches first ciders

By Nicholas Robinson

Smirnoff vodka has entered the fruit cider category with the launch of its Passionfruit & Lime and Raspberry & Pomegranate liquids – a blend of fruit flavours and vodka.

Beer

BrewDog founders awarded MBEs

By Nicholas Robinson

James Watt and Martin Dickie, founders of Scotland-based brewery and pub operator BrewDog, have been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

M&B chefs face off in east London

By Daniel Woolfson

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brand Premium Country Pubs has crowned the winner of its 'Chef Inspiration' contest.