Rooftop bar to offer 360° views of London

WAGTAIL ROOFTOP BAR AND RESTAURANT

Registrations now open for the Old Vine Conference 2021

The third edition of the Old Vine Conference will take place between 1-2 December and is now open for registrations.

Long read: Top tips for a roaring recovery

All businesses were hit hard by the pandemic, though arguably none more so than the hospitality industry. Having worked with hundreds of bars, cafes, wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries across the world, Erik Wolf, executive director of the World Food Travel Association, takes us through his top tips on how beverage business managers and owners can super-charge their post-pandemic recovery.

Coravin opens first pop-up wine bar and retail outlet

Coravin, the wine preservation system, is to open its very first pop-up wine bar and retail outlet in London.

Idris Elba to open wine bar in King's Cross

The star of Hollywood blockbuster Pacific Rim and HBO series The Wire has announced plans to open a new restaurant and wine bar in London – Porte Noire.

Freedom Day sees long-awaited return of late-night economy

The UK is celebrating the final end of the restrictions on hospitality today (July 19), with just under 12,000 venues finally able to open their doors after being shuttered since the first quarter of 2020.

Scotland urged to drop social distancing measures

The Scottish licensed trade has welcomed yesterday’s announcement for the further loosening of Covid restrictions, but warns that the expected date of 19 July for all of Scotland to move into Level 0 with a more substantial winding down from 9 August still presents challenges and concerns.

Sample registration opens for the b.f.t’s first virtual event

Lockdown will end in Tiers (2 and 3 for most of England)

The end of lockdown will bring little relief for England’s hospitality sector, which is returning to the rule of alcohol “only to be served with substantial meals” or stricter for most of the country.

Catalonia's Raimat to open as nature reserve

Spain’s Raimat winery is to take its commitment to sustainable winemaking one step further by transforming its estate into a nature reserve.

On-trade versus schools debate rumbles on

Schools must “come before pubs and restaurants in future” England’s children’s commissioner has said, re-igniting a burgeoning stand-off between the education and hospitality sectors.

Furlough scheme extended to October

The government has announced it is extending the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) for an additional four months, while also adding in some provision to bring furloughed employees back to work on a part time basis.

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Bibendum opens search for 2020 Wine Minds apprentices

Applications are now open for Bibendum Wine’s 2020 Wine Minds apprenticeship scheme.

Harpers Design Awards 2019 open for entries

With drinks quality at an all time high, eye-catching innovative labels and packaging are ever crucial to communicating the liquid inside to engage and excite the prospective consumer.

Vagabond sets down sixth site in Paddington

Vagabond is gearing up for its latest launch, which will this time see its wine-focused proposition expand to include a breakfast menu.

Sager + Wilde founder goes solo with Darling

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Michael Sager to launch new restaurant and bar concept

A new restaurant and bar called Fare Bar + Canteen, is set to open in London’s Clerkenwell, offering a 250-strong wine list and 30+ wines, beers and cocktail on tap.