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SBPA calls for extended licensing hours for World Cup

Yesterday at 11:55 am

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has written to First Minister John Swinney and all local Licensing Boards ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With kick-offs expected as late as 2am due to time differences with host cities…

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Mitchells & Butlers reports strong year of growth and profitability

Yesterday at 11:17 am

Mitchells & Butlers has announced its full-year results for the 52 weeks ending 27 September 2025, with the group outperforming…

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Construction underway on £28.5m KIN Hotel in Inverness

11 Dec at 1:17 pm

Work has officially started on a long-anticipated new hotel development in Inverness, backed by £28.5 million in financing from Barclays.…

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SBPA calls for extended licensing hours for World Cup

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Mitchells & Butlers reports strong year of growth and profitability

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£1.5 million Bar 10 brings new entertainment venue to Irvine

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JD Wetherspoon expands presence with £1m pub in Broomhouse

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Oakbank Community Inn to reopen following community-led initiative

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£1.5 million Bar 10 brings new entertainment venue to Irvine

11 Dec at 11:33 am

A major new hospitality and leisure venue is preparing to open its doors in Irvine town centre this month, following a reported £1.5 million refurbishment…

SHG calls for urgent action in 2026 as it launches national manifesto

11 Dec at 8:49 am

The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has launched a national manifesto and submitted formal budget proposals to Finance Secretary Shona Robison MSP, warning that licensed hospitality…

Chef Modou Diagne opens third Glasgow restaurant

10 Dec at 1:43 pm

Chef Modou Diagne has expanded his presence in Glasgow with the opening of Studio Modou, a new 22-seat restaurant on Nithsdale Road in the city’s…

Sandy Hyslop retires as Master Blender at Chivas after 42 years

10 Dec at 1:30 pm

Kevin Balmforth is set to succeed Sandy Hyslop as the Master Blender at Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard. Sandy, who is…

JD Wetherspoon expands presence with £1m pub in Broomhouse

10 Dec at 12:32 pm

JD Wetherspoon is expanding its presence in Glasgow with the launch of a new £1 million pub in Broomhouse, on the city’s eastern outskirts. Located…

Madrí Excepcional hits £1bn annual sales as brand turns five

10 Dec at 11:30 am

Madrí Excepcional has surpassed £1 billion in annual sales as the brand marks its fifth anniversary. Launched in 2020 by Molson Coors Beverage Company in…

Oakbank Community Inn to reopen following community-led initiative

9 Dec at 5:59 pm

The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, near Dunoon, is set to reopen this month for the first time in almost three years, following a major…

Budweisers’ Anne Toms appointed President of The Scottish Beer & Pub Association

9 Dec at 3:33 pm

Anne Toms has been appointed as the new President of The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) taking over from Andrew Lawrence of Molson Coors…

Lost Shore brings food in-house with launch of ‘Lost Food’

5 Dec at 12:11 pm

Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh has launched Lost Food — a new in-house food and drink offer led by chef and hospitality consultant Jason…

HEINEKEN UK ranked top drinks supplier in 2025 on-trade report

5 Dec at 11:24 am

HEINEKEN UK has been named the number one drinks supplier to the UK On-Trade in the latest Advantage Report Voice of the Customer. The report,…

Jamie Oliver teams up with Brava’s James Brown for UK relaunch

5 Dec at 10:38 am

Former BrewDog CEO James Brown is leading the return of Jamie’s Italian to the UK high street as CEO of Brava Hospitality Group, the operator…

Encore Bars Group adds The Globe to growing Edinburgh portfolio

4 Dec at 11:43 am

Edinburgh hospitality operator Encore Bars Group has added The Globe Bar on Niddry Street to its growing city centre portfolio. The team will keep The…