The Midland Grand Dining Room

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Rd, London, NW1 2AR

What makes a wine list? Dmytro Goncharuk, Corrigans Mayfair

In the final instalment of our online series, one last time, Harpers is going back to basics with a member of the UK hospitality industry to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Tern

Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX

What makes a wine list? Joel Bastian, Kitchin Group

In this 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.

Meat The Fish

39 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2TB

What makes a wine list? Lucy Hjort, Melton’s

What makes a wine list? Phil Provart, Fhior

As we continue online our 'What Makes a Good Wne List?' series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that ensures a modern wine list is successful. 

Hospitality at odds: Footfall high, profits down

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

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

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

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.

What makes a wine list? Beatrice Bessi, Chiltern Firehouse

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.

3’6 Bar at Fortnum & Mason

181 Piccadilly, St James’s, London W1A 1ER

Exclusive: Hallgarten to hold duty rise in bid to ease pain for trade customers

Faced with a significant duty rise from 1 August, many in the business of selling wine are bracing themselves for a new round of pain. Unwilling to pass on price rises to cash-strapped customers, but needing to protect already thin margins, this unpopular hike in tax is understandably the talk of the trade. And all of this is to happen at a time when implementation will impact on hospitality outlets, forcing a reorganisation of wine lists during the crucial summer trading period.

What makes a wine list? Glen Montgomery, Eòrna

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.

Summertown Wine Bar

267 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HT

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

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.

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

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.

Wine tastes better when dining out according to Berkmann research

Berkmann Wine Cellars has partnered with psychologist professor Charles Spence to better understand the impact your surroundings have on the taste of wine.

Rise and rise of inflation leaves business with difficult choices

UK industry has been left reeling once again following another inflation spike and subsequent interest rates hike, as the ever-increasing price of food and drink continues to stretch the nation’s purse strings as well as the cost of its collective shopping basket.