Opinion

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

Blogs

2nd October 2012

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

What would your expectations be?

Blogs

27th September 2012

Hotel GB is launching on

Could you work for a community bought pub?

Blogs

26th September 2012

Not having to answer to a brewery may sound like the perfect scenario for many pub

Increased sales for Wildwood

Blogs

24th September 2012

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

Apprenticeships can be good for both businesses and school leavers.

Blogs

21st September 2012

Starbuck...

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

Blogs

20th September 2012

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

La Tasca launches new menu, inspired by innovation and provenance

Blogs

19th September 2012

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

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

Blogs

18th September 2012

There has been much debate over the government's plans to cut

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

Blogs

13th September 2012

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

How will McDonalds get on in the veggie market?

Blogs

12th September 2012

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

Should talented chefs be employed from abroad?

Blogs

11th September 2012

A well respected

The hospitality industry needs to appeal to the next generation of talent in order to drive the sector forward.

Blogs

5th September 2012

Despite the fact that youth unemployment is a big issue in the

wagamama moves into Plymouth.

Blogs

5th September 2012

wagamama have moved into the...

Site no. 21 for Chimichanga

Blogs

4th September 2012

Congratula...

Brunning and Price named Pub Group of the Year.

Blogs

4th September 2012

According to the Good Pub Guide 2013 released today,

The Live Music Act will make it easier for pubs to put bands on to attract more custom.

Blogs

31st August 2012

If there is one thing that has become clear about this government it is that it loves cutting red tape and in the

Pubs diversifying their offering to include takeaway grub options must think carefully.

Blogs

30th August 2012

Pub grub and takeaways are two rather popular concepts, so how successful would it be to merge the two? Well this is a que...

Changing the name of a restaurant can be risky, but it can be riskier not to change it.

Blogs

29th August 2012

Look for Vingt-Quatre on Fulham Road and you will no longer find it – instead you will find the brand spanking new VQ. Tho...

IKEA is to launch a hotel chain, but will not be kitting the rooms out with its trademark flat pack furniture.

Blogs

21st August 2012

When you are first told that IKEA is to start a hotel chain , the obvious image of a flat pack room full of flat pack furn...

Brits spend on average one year of their lives in the pub.

Blogs

20th August 2012

It seems like a natural thing to just pop down to the local

KFC to launch a degree programme.

Blogs

16th August 2012

Good staff are invaluable in the