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Harpers' Top 25 Sommeliers 2023 announced

Published: 05 July, 2023

Harpers is delighted to announce its annual list of the best sommeliers in the UK for 2023.

Fall in incomes hits hospitality as operators absorb costs

Published: 03 July, 2023

New data has highlighted the effect of rising cost of borrowing on spending in the hospitality sector, as consumers’ real income falls.

Harpers to partner in Sommelier Wine Awards revival for 2024

Published: 03 July, 2023

Harpers is delighted to announce that owner Agile Media has teamed up with Imbibe Live to bring back The Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) for 2024.

London's hospitality sector ‘more stable’ in 2023

Published: 27 June, 2023

Central London’s hospitality sector is recovering after suffering hundreds of closures of licensed premises during the turmoil of Covid-19.

Vagabond opens English wine bar South Downs at Gatwick

Published: 23 June, 2023

Coinciding with English Wine Week, Vagabond, the award-winning urban winery has opened its second outlet at Gatwick Airport, South Downs – an English wine bar in the heart of the South Terminal departure lounge.

Hospitality operators report 5.6% sales growth in May

Published: 21 June, 2023

Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved an eighth consecutive month of year-on-year sales growth in May 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows.

1 in 3 report discrimination at work finds Be Inclusive Hospitality

Published: 21 June, 2023

The not-for-profit Be Inclusive Hospitality marked the release of the third Inside Hospitality Report with a launch event at The Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane on Monday June 19.

Pub closures reach decade high

Published: 19 June, 2023

Pub closures reached the highest quarterly figure in a decade in Q1 2023, according to top 30 accountancy practice Price Bailey.

Hospitality at odds: Footfall high, profits down

Published: 08 June, 2023

New research reveals robust demand among consumers for eating and drinking out, despite the rocketing cost of household bills. However, it seems businesses are not exactly reaping the rewards; and with more cost increases on the horizon, with the new duty rises set for 1 August, hospitality is facing a tough summer.

What makes a wine list? Elise Merigaud, La Dame de Pic

Published: 05 June, 2023

In our online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Business leaders in hospitality growing in confidence despite inflation

Published: 05 June, 2023

A new survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth suggests hospitality leaders are feeling more positive about their businesses for the year ahead.

What makes a wine list? Oliver Kaviani, JÖRO

Published: 02 June, 2023

In our online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Scottish government delays mandatory calorie labelling

Published: 31 May, 2023

The Scottish government has today (31 May) announced that it will be delaying the planned implementation of mandatory calorie labelling.

Class bar awards turn 20

Published: 25 May, 2023

On Tuesday (May 23), Class magazine announced the winners of the Class Bar Awards 2023, two decades after the first ceremony took place, celebrating the UK bar industry.

What makes a wine list? Glen Montgomery, Eòrna

Published: 25 May, 2023

In a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Strong April for hospitality cancelled out by inflation

Published: 24 May, 2023

Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like and YOY sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.

What makes a wine list? Shaun Corrigan, Pied-à-Terre

Published: 22 May, 2023

In the first of a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Psychology of flavour

Published: 14 May, 2023

New research reveals the effects of mood and surroundings on the wines we taste. James Bayley reports.

Footfall rises in Scottish on-trade whilst the North of England struggles finds CGA report

Published: 05 May, 2023

Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s biggest cities achieved solid year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to the new ‘Top Cities’ report from CGA.