January drinks sales down from pre-pandemic levels
Hospitality continues to suffer the effects of the pandemic with drinks sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants down 11% in the week to 22 January 2022 compared with the same period in 2019, the CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker has found.
Could botched Asia expansion be to blame for The Wolseley’s woes?
Restaurateur Jeremy King says “scattergun” approach to expanding The Wolseley brand in Asia was “completely inappropriate”.
Aldi’s Cuthbert The Caterpillar lives to crawl another day
Aldi has been allowed to keep selling its caterpillar cake with a new look, following a legal dispute with M&S over copyright infringement.
Gino D’Acampo hits back as restaurants rebranded “without his consent”
The celebrity chef reveals how having four of his restaurants rebranded without his permission has spurred him on to open bigger and better venues.
Beer prices set to hit £7 a pint in London
Beer prices across the UK are set to rise by 50p, with pints in London soaring to £7 due to rising inflation rates.
Michelin-starred restaurateur to open Moroccan restaurant in Napa
Mourad Lahlou, the brains behind acclaimed restaurants Aziza and Mourad, will launch an exciting new venue in Napa this summer.
Managing Director of Diageo Great Britain predicts ‘festive February’
With coronavirus restrictions in the UK being eased, Dayalan Nayager, Managing Director of Diageo Great Britain, predicts a “Festive February.”
The 10 best Valentine’s Day gifts for wine lovers
Valentine’s Day is a day for romance, and what better way to celebrate love than with wine-related gifts?
Queen to launch a royal brown sauce
Opinion is split over the Queen’s estate launching its own range of condiments, including a ketchup and a brown sauce, due to its eyewatering prices.
What to drink on Burns Night
If you’re not sure what to drink on Burns Night, look no further. Here at Wine List Confidential, we’ve compiled a list of delicious options.