The secrets behind the Victoria, Oxshott
Described as a quintessential British experience, the Victoria Oxshott is a neighbourhood gastropub, set in the heart of its Surrey community, with a stellar food and drink offer.
Archives for June 13, 2023
How can foraging for ingredients benefit chefs?
Foraging for ingredients offers a multitude of benefits to operators, from sustainability to variety and diversity to mental health and finances, according to people from across the sector.
Feature – competitive socialising
FEATURE: Bring your ‘A’ game to command a greater spend per head
The on-trade has always been an escape for the hard-working UK population and it has managed to adapt throughout the years to give people what they want.
Hilton boss takes over chair role at UKHospitality
Hilton UK & Ireland managing director Steve Cassidy will take over the role of chair at UKHospitality (UKH) tomorrow (Wednesday 14 June) from Steve Richards, CEO of Parkdean Resorts, who will become president for the trade body.
Everards reports 109% turnover increase
Leicestershire-based brewer and pub operator Everards has reported a £16.4m (109%) increase in turnover compared with 2021.
Brasserie Bar Co rebrands, targets premium pub sector growth
Brasserie Bar Co is set to be rebranded as Heartwood Collection today, marking the first step in the group’s bid to become a freehold pub company underscored by a premium brasserie division.
Aspall Cyder announces new flavour
Molson Coors Beverage Company has expanded its Aspall Cyder portfolio with the launch of new flavour, Aspall Blush Cyder (4% ABV).
JDW food rating score almost perfect
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has scored an average rating of 4.99 out of 5 in the latest food hygiene rating league for its 763 pubs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Lock In Podcast
Wasp wrangling and other tips for summer success
Wasps can ruin many a pub garden experience, but how best to handle them? The Lock In team tackled the perennial pests and other top tips on making the most of summer trade.
7 pubs named in UK’s top 100 restaurants list
Seven of the best 100 restaurants in the UK are pubs, according to the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.