Farringdon’s iconic Piano Works snapped up by listed bar giant February 20, 2024 Alan Lorrimer, founder of The Piano Works, said: "We now have the potential to expand The Piano Works and prove that customers across the country will love our immersive audience requested live music experience."
Why Britain needs a minister for pubs (and cheaper pints while we’re at it) February 20, 2024 Britain's pubs are not only essential for the economy, but also the national psyche; Britain must protect them, writes Emma McClarkin.
UK’s largest nightclub operator Rekom owed over £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut 470 jobs February 19, 2024 The UK's largest nightclub operator owed more than £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut almost 500 jobs before a rescue deal was agreed.
Spring Budget 2024: Tourist tax under review ahead of next week’s statement February 4, 2024 The so-called ‘tourist tax’ is under review ahead of the Spring Budget, according to reports, indicating the Treasury could ditch the policy.
Fighting cultural trends is no good – Manchester’s success shows hospitality must adapt to social changes February 3, 2024 It's no use burying our heads in the sand: a new generation and the scars of the pandemic have changed going-out habits forever. Greater Manchester is thriving because bars and clubs have responded to this, writes Sacha Lord
Square Mile and Me: The Ned’s Gareth Banner on his journey to silver service February 1, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Gareth Banner, managing director at The Ned, talks history and hospitality in the Square Mile.
London O2 arena launches £7m members club with Qatar Airways rights deal January 24, 2024 London's O2 arena has launched a premium members club worth £7m, which Qatar Airways has bought the naming rights to.
Compass Group snaps up Kew Gardens catering rival for £475m January 22, 2024 Contract caterer Compass Group has entered into a £475m takeover deal of a rival firm, which provides hospitality services for the likes of Kew Gardens and the Royal Opera House.
Cutting wages is a short-sighted solution to hospitality’s woes January 17, 2024 The hospitality sector is under pressure, but foregoing fair pay is not a long-term solution, writes Andrea Rasca.
Nightcap shares jump as bar chain bucks trend with record Christmas January 10, 2024 London Cocktail Club owner Nightcap had a “record” Christmas despite ongoing rail disruption and cost of living pressures.