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SMALL TALK

Dave White of Dead Parrot bar on competition and bartending success

30-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Dave White, manager of the Dead Parrot bar in Horsham, West Sussex, beat over 120 contestants to win the Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender competition in July for the second year running. He gives his top tips for bartending success ahead of London Cocktail...

Dandelyan and Plateau bartenders win chance to create new single malt whisky

21-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Bartenders Jack Wareing and Georgia Billing have been chosen to help create a new single malt whisky after winning the UK final of Auchentoshan's New Malt Order competition. 

Why the gin trend is showing no sign of drying up

13-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

The popularity of gin in the UK is showing little sign of waning with sales of the spirit breaking the £1bn barrier six months earlier than predicted according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney reveal details of new restaurant

08-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Master sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney have revealed the details of their new London restaurant - Cabotte - which opens in Gresham Street later this month.  

Drake & Morgan plans Corney & Barrow site conversions

31-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

Bar operator Drake & Morgan will convert two Corney & Barrow sites to its own brand by the end of the year as it looks to integrate the city-based wine bars into its estate.

In Operation with... Drake & Morgan

31-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

The return of our popular video series In Operation with... sees us find out more about the inner workings of bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan.

WINE TRENDS

Restaurants sell more cool climate wines

24-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, hotels and pubs are stocking more wines from cool climate regions to help fuel diner demand for lighter, fresher and food-friendly styles.

Seafood Pub Company adds 10th site to portfolio

28-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Seafood Pub Company has grown its portfolio to 10 after acquiring the Alma Inn in Lanshawbridge, Lancashire. 

Dead Parrot bar manager wins Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Bartender Championship

27-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Dave White, manager at the Dead Parrot bar in Horsham, West Sussex, has been crowned Monkey Shoulder's Ultimate Bartender for the second year running. 

Pub Skills Summit to tackle industry's retention, recruitment and skills challenges

21-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

An event designed to help the pub sector tackle the challenges associated with recruitment, retention and skills is being held in London next month. 

Epic Pubs to open pub with rooms in Rutland

16-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Epic Pubs, the operator of the Golden Ball Pub & Kitchen in Berkshire and 185 Watling Street Pub & Kitchen in Northamptonshire, is to open its third site - a pub with rooms in Rutland next month. 

Living Ventures' New World Trading Company sold to Graphite Capital

09-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

New World Trading Company (NWTC), the pub and restaurant group created by the owners of Living Ventures Group, has been sold to private equity firm Graphite Capital for £50m. 

Pub’s trade doubles with arrival of Harry Ramsden’s

18-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Trade at the first Punch Taverns pub to partner with Harry Ramsden’s has doubled since the iconic fish and chips brand took over its operations according to its head of pub operations Gavin Mansfield.

Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney to open City restaurant

12-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney have teamed up to open a restaurant in the City of London. 

West Berkshire Brewery on track to open pub and expand brewery capacity

10-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

West Berkshire Brewery, the David Bruce-led brewer, is on track to open its first pub and extend its brewery after over-reaching a £4m funding target.