Rogers announces launch of long-awaited pub
Former Guinea Grill legend Oisín Rogers has teamed up with the founder of Flat Iron to open a new London pub that they hope will take the capital by storm.
Archives for June 23, 2023
BrewDog’s acquisition history
The Morning Advertiser has taken a trip down memory lane to look at how BrewDog has become the global bar business it is today.
INTERVIEW
Education key to changing beer perceptions
The beer industry needs to bring education “to the masses” to help boost the category and support firms through recruitment and costs challenges.
How to boost your brunch offer
Brunch has captivated customers’ hearts and plates over the past decade. What started as a humble breakfast progressed to boozy brunch, which rapidly became a bottomless affair. Now, Disney brunches, drag brunches, karaoke brunches, and cabaret brunches...
Review of the week
Choice, small plates and a touch of theatre is key to success
The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington caught up with one half of the 2023 BII’s licensees of the Year, Joe Buckley, to get his take on current events.
Pedalling for Pubs campaigns raise more than £400k
The combined sum raised from this year’s Pedalling for Pubs and Pedalling 2 Pubs campaigns has exceeded £400,000.
July rail strikes 'hammer blow' for sector
Fresh rail strikes in July will be a “hammer blow” for hospitality businesses entering the peak summer season, UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls has stated.
NTIA calls for Gov to protect security workers from violence
Trade bodies have called for Government to take action to protect security workers against violence, after a new BBC report drew attention to the high levels of abuse they face in the workplace.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
Silent Pool releases new gin expression
This week's round-up features new products from Silent Pool, Stowford Press, Adnams, Ad Gefrin, Titanic Brewery and Vapoura Rum.
Cost of a pint rockets by 11% for second month in a row
The average cost of a pint of draught lager increased by 11% in the year to May 2023, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.
Arc makes two new board appointments
Leeds-based multiple operator Arc Inspirations has announced the appointments of a new chief financial officer (CFO) and a promotion to marketing director.
Interest rates hike prompts fear among trade bodies
The Bank of England-imposed interest rates rise has the potential to contract the value of the hospitality economy by £4bn within four years, according to UKHospitality (UKH).
McDowall 'I'm in my dream job'
For some of us, we’re lucky enough to enjoy our jobs, but for Stonegate boss David McDowall, he’s delighted to find himself doing the job he’d always wanted!
Opinion
Understanding the realities of writing about beer
Do you remember that meme that did the rounds on social media a few years ago with the heading ‘what people think I do versus what I actually do’?