Jeremy Clarkson buys a pub while hospitality industry struggles
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has bought a pub as his next venture, despite the struggles the sector is facing.
Top 10 energy-saving tips for pubs, restaurants and bars
As the energy crisis looms WLC reveals 10 top tips from energy experts on how to reduce energy consumption in your pub, bar or restaurant.
A ‘sommelier bootcamp’ is coming to Stellenbosch this September
Stellenbosch Wine Routes will hold its first ever ‘Sommelier Bootcamp’ in September, in a bid to educate wine professionals about the region’s terroir.
London hospitality worker wages fall
Despite the worsening cost of living crisis, London’s hospitality workers have seen their median monthly pay fall by -1% since February 2020.
Harrods to host ’12 Michelin starred meal’ for charity
Six of Europe’s most celebrated chefs will each contribute a course to what is certain to be a banquet to remember next month – but a seat at the “once-in-a-lifetime” dinner comes with an appropriately hefty bill.
‘World’s smallest cocktail bar’ to open in Birmingham
From 1 to 3 September, a phone box in Birmingham will be transformed into what is claimed to be the smallest bar in the world – and, despite being a bit cramped, no booking is required.
Inside the Cambridge-based vineyard and winery on the market for £2 million
Chilford Hall Vineyard and Winery, one of England’s oldest established commercial vineyards, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £2m. Here’s everything you need to know about the nine-hectare vineyard, its grapes, and further undeveloped land.
Sandal-wearing chef sparks restaurant dress code debate
A group of well-known Washington DC chefs vented on social media after they were denied entry to a bar and sushi restaurant due to one of their party wearing Birkenstocks.
Beer prices could hit £9 a pint as inflation spikes
Drinks prices in the UK will be hit hard by rising inflation, food and drink research consultancy company CGA has warned, with beer prices set to peak at £9 a pint by the end of the year.
WLC recommends: L’Enclume, Cartmel
Douglas Blyde visits L’Enclume in Cumbria and speaks to head sommelier Valentin Mouillard about how he has looked to his past when creating a wine list for Simon Rogan’s “magical” three Michelin star restaurant. Taken from this year’s Wine List Confidential guide, available to buy now.
