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Is it acceptable to ask for a doggy bag?

Is it acceptable to ask for a doggy bag?

Belfast City Council is encouraging those who eat out in the city to ask for a doggy bag if they don't finish all of their me...

How to cash in on Halloween and Bonfire Night

How to cash in on Halloween and Bonfire Night

Halloween is expected to be worth £650 million to the hospitality industry this year and it is up to individual bars, restau...

The pros and cons of 24-hour restaurants

The pros and cons of 24-hour restaurants

It is not a particularly British concept, being able to get a decent meal at any time of the day, but an increasing number of...

Should 65% beer be allowed to be sold?

Should 65% beer be allowed to be sold?

We have seen BrewDog in a pitted battle against a German brewer to keep the title of the strongest beer, but it appears that ...

Should pubs list calorie content on menus?

Should pubs list calorie content on menus?

JD Wetherspoon has taken the decision to put calorie counts on its menus in a bid to help customers maintain a balanced diet....

Coffee

Does not offering coffee harm a pub business?

Recent surveys have found that coffee is an integral part of the modern pub's offering and something which the customer has c...

Should pubs be encouraging more healthy eating?

Should pubs be encouraging more healthy eating?

In an age where government, the media and almost every other aspect of society is putting pressure on people to be healthier,...

Is having a gimmick good for business?

Is having a gimmick good for business?

In a recent article the Daily Mail explored some of the quirkiest concepts behind restaurants throughout the world with its i...

Ready for the Christmas party season? It's already started!

Ready for the Christmas party season? It's already started!

The Christmas party season is an opportunity to make some serious cash, and while there can be no doubt that the Christmas pe...

Bartender

Competition can be good for staff, restaurants and customers, making it ultimately good for business.

TGI Friday's recently held its UK Bartender Championships, which was won by an employee from the Sheffield branch of the rest...

VisitEngland is encouraging businesses to open later and monopolise on the night time market.

VisitEngland is encouraging businesses to open later and monopolise on the night time market.

Britain has always been rather conservative in terms of its night time culture compared to other parts of Europe. When Brits ...

What would your expectations be?

What would your expectations be?

Hotel GB is launching on Channel 4 on the 1st October, it's a new channel 4 reality television show which see well known popu...

pub

Could you work for a community bought pub?

Not having to answer to a brewery may sound like the perfect scenario for many pub landlords, but what if your bosses are ess...

Increased sales for Wildwood

Increased sales for Wildwood

Tasty has reported a 30% increase in sales for the half year to end -June. Turnover for the period is £8.9m, with an operati...

Hospitality apprentice

Apprenticeships can be good for both businesses and school leavers.

Starbucks has announced that it will be taking on an extra 1,000 apprentices during the next two years across the UK, but wha...

What are the implications for hotels who take room bookings for day stays?

What are the implications for hotels who take room bookings for day stays?

A relatively new website which allows customers to book rooms by the hour as opposed to making reservations per night is said...

La Tasca launches new menu, inspired by innovation and provenance

La Tasca launches new menu, inspired by innovation and provenance

Following the success of its award winning Spring/Summer menu, Spanish tapas bar and kitchen, La Tasca has launched its most ...

Should pubs and clubs be exempt from health and safety regulations?

Should pubs and clubs be exempt from health and safety regulations?

There has been much debate over the government's plans to cut red tape and in doing so cut back on the number of health and s...

Having good front of house staff is key to providing a fantastic experience to your guests.

Having good front of house staff is key to providing a fantastic experience to your guests.

There are several aspects which contribute to the overall dining experience of customers in pubs and restaurants – the qualit...

How will McDonalds get on in the veggie market?

How will McDonalds get on in the veggie market?

You will be forgiven for expressing surprise when you hear that McDonalds, that establishment synonymous with burgers, is ope...

Should talented chefs be employed from abroad?

Should talented chefs be employed from abroad?

A well respected Indian restaurant group has abandoned plans to extend its business in the UK due to immigration laws meaning...