10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021
While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.
Scotland
Industry proposes small changes to Scotland’s lockdown rules to save 60,000 jobs
Leaders of the UK’s hospitality trade bodies have proposed a new route out of lockdown for Scotland which could save over 60,000 jobs.
Pubs in parts of Scotland to close from Friday
Restaurants, pubs and bars in 11 council areas in Scotland, including Glasgow, will be required to close from 6pm on Friday, the Scottish government has announced.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: 67 Pall Mall moves into meal boxes, the Scottish hospitality sector calls for more support, and a supplier to the trade launches a range of wine deals for drinks industry workers.
Scottish government to closes pubs and enforce 6pm curfew
The Scottish First Minister has announced that pubs are to close across central Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a 6pm curfew will take effect in other areas from today to suppress the second wave of Covid-19 infections.
Scottish university students told not to go to pubs
University students in Scotland have been told to avoid going to pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Scotland plans the reopening of hospitality venues
The Scottish government has said that hospitality businesses could reopen for indoor service from 15 July.
Isle of Raasay launches Hebridean gin
Isle of Raasay Distillery has released a gin in time for International Scottish Gin Day which takes place this Saturday.
L’Art du Vin to launch wine school in Fife
Scottish wine merchant, L’Art du Vin, is set to open a wine school and shop at its new premises in Fife.
Whisky loving musicians bring Scotch tasting to the Edinburgh Fringe
Two musicians with a taste for Scotch are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this year to host the festival’s first ever show combining a gig with a whisky tasting.
Spirits giants join forces to create trade association World Spirits Alliance
Spirits companies and trade associations worldwide are uniting to form the World Spirits Alliance (WSA); a global lobbying body that aims to represent the views of distillery businesses and their staff.
