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Bierschenke to open Bavarian beer hall in Covent Garden
Oktoberfest will be coming to central London early this year, as Bierschenke prepares to open a 12,000 square foot permanent site in Covent Garden this spring.
Should noisy bars be a thing of the past?
With a large portion of the UK adult population suffering from hearing loss, hospitality venues might start considering the issue of audio accessibility.
Sussex pier available for budding restaurateur
In an effort to help aspiring restaurateurs, one business will be offering up its end-of-the-pier venue just off the coast of Worthing for the next 18 months, and there’s no catch.
Trivet launches tasting club
Acclaimed Southwark restaurant Trivet has announced the launch of a new tasting club guided by Isa Bal MS and chef Jonny Lake.
Sexy Fish launches cocktail menu across six continents
On 6 March, Sexy Fish’s London and Miami restaurants are set to launch a new cocktail menu, Trinity, with four other bars around the world offering it for one night only.
Politician kept schtum about his ‘wine advisor’ earnings
MEP Mick Wallace has been forced to amend his declaration of financial interests after news of his involvement with three wine bars came to light via a TikTok video.
London bar Oriole returns after forced closure
City jazz club and speakeasy bar Oriole is returning for a three month pop-up in Southwark after it was forced to close at the end of the year due to ongoing redevelopment at its former home in Smithfield Market.
Energy costs account for a third of your restaurant bill
One in five (20%) UK restaurants have had to raise meal prices to keep up with rising bills, and if costs continue to rise, 21% said they will not be able to pay bills on time, research by an energy comparison site has found.
Revered sakes: Endo At The Rotunda
Douglas Blyde appraises the wares of “The God of Sake Brewing” at the exclusive restaurant, Endo At The Rotunda.
WLC recommends: Berners Tavern, Fitzrovia
Douglas Blyde heads to Berners Tavern, Jason Atherton’s restaurant at Fitzrovia’s five-star London Edition hotel. While there, he meets Amalfi-born director of wine Giuseppe D’Aniello, who guides him through the selection of “big gun” Bordeaux and Burgundies and shows the restaurant’s famous Champagne trolleys.