Business Profile: The Draft House
Burgeoning London-based pub group The Draft House is bucking the trend with its premium beer-led operations. Yet owner Charlie McVeigh says it’s still to prove its real mettle
Archives for June 21, 2011
Learning from abroad: Pubs and bars
As pubs and bars struggle to cope with alcohol tax rises and red tape, operators who want to do more than simply survive need to come up with new ideas to boost their business. In the third part of this month's feature we take a look at some of the bar...
Crowne Plaza in Shoreditch is put up for sale
The 264-bedroom Crowne Plaza Hotel in Shoreditch has been put up for sale after falling into administration earlier this year.
Pubs outpace restaurants in value food sales
The economical food offering in pubs is helping the sector attract consumers while traditional full-service restaurants continue to struggle, according to new market research.
Ministry of Sound to roll out chain of Hed Kandi bars
Ministry of Sound has revealed plans to roll out a chain of Hed Kandi bars across London and the South East over the next three years, with the next venue due to open in Brighton this summer.
Fuller’s: Capital’s expansion plans could ‘dilute quality’ of estate
Fuller’s has responded to Capital Pub Company’s rejection of its takeover attempt with claims its growth strategy could ‘dilute the overall quality and attractiveness of the estate’.