Beer-drinking pony-mayor barred from local pub
Patrick the stout-drinking pony-mayor of Cockington, Devon, has had a mare and been left long-faced after Torbay Council said ‘nay’ to the unauthorised pub garden pen he used to frequent.
Oisín Rogers leaves The Guinea Grill
Leaving the Mayfair institution after six years, the publican told WLC about what makes a great pub, the challenges the hospitality sector faces, and what’s next for him.
Unfiltered: Jan Konetzki
The Director of Wine of Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square talks to Douglas Blyde about being his own mentor, finding meaning in “The Soul of Money” and the fact hospitality means “never being finished”…
WLC Eats: The Japanese Restaurant at Annabel’s Club
Wine List Confidential author, Douglas Blyde is granted access to the newest eatery at the world-famous Berkeley Square Members’ Club, The Japanese. There he samples sushi, sashimi and sake and discovers the principles behind pairing them.
The Laughing Heart closes
The Hackney restaurant, bar and wine shop has been forced to shut its doors due to adverse trading conditions, with its final service having taken place on 31 July.
1,406 UK restaurants went under in the last 12 months
Research from national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young reveals that UK restaurant insolvencies in the past year have jumped by 64% when compared to the 2020/21 level.
French senator calls for the legal protection of regional recipes
Senator Alexandra Borchio-Fontimp has told WLC of her campaign to enforce similar restrictions on recipes as are found in the AOP system for wine, demanding that France defend its culinary heritage.
Are electric decanters the future of the on-trade?
An electric decanter which claims to “make your wine taste better in minutes” is splitting wine fans down the middle. Can fast-tracking your wine’s aeration ever be a good idea? WLC investgates.
Bottega and SSP open Prosecco bar at London Stansted Airport
A new Bottega Prosecco Bar & Caffé, operated by SSP UK, opens in the departure lounge of London Stansted Airport this month.
Un-BEER-lievable! Outraged holidaymaker charged £360 for four drinks and a snack
A British tourist visiting a beach restaurant in Mykonos was fuming at the extortionate prices after being charged €425 (£360) for a couple of beers and tequila shots and a plate of prawns.
