Edinburgh hospitality operator Encore Bars Group has added The Globe Bar on Niddry Street to its growing city centre portfolio.…
Big Manny’s Pizza owners open Durty Murphy’s Irish Pub in Aberdeen
Big Manny’s Pizza owners have opened Durty Murphy’s Irish Pub on Aberdeen’s Union Street this week. The new pub takes…
East Kilbride venue Ruby’s sets opening date after £700k refurb
A new independent hospitality venue is set to open in East Kilbride this month. Ruby’s, located on St James Way,…
How Great Scottsh Publicans Are Navigating Change in the Hospitality Industry
Louise Maclean, Director of Sales and Marketing at Signature Group and Charlie Leckie, Associate Director at Crieff Hydro Family of…
Gangster film-inspired dining experience opens in Finnieston
A new Italian‑American restaurant named Rocco’s will open in Finnieston next week (28 November), offering a dining experience inspired by classic…
Tolbooth Tavern features in new Netflix Frankenstein
The Tolbooth Tavern on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has made an appearance in the new Netflix version of Frankenstein, directed by…
What’s new for Christmas
From Islay’s rugged coast to the heart of Glasgow’s cocktail scene, this Christmas brings a flurry of innovation, craftsmanship, and…
The Kittoch reopens following six-figure refurbishment
The Kittoch in East Kilbride has reopened following a major investment and rebrand. The pub, which was previously part of…
Tabac to open new community-led venue in Strathbungo
Glasgow cocktail bar Tabac in Mitchell Lane is expanding to the city’s Southside, with a new venue set to open…
Licensee Interview: Mary and Brandon Doherty, MacSorley’s
The cheers were still echoing around Glasgow’s MacSorley’s when Mary and Brandon Doherty returned home from the Scottish Bar and…
Panda & Sons No.1 in World Top 500 Bars list
Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons have been named No.1 in the World in the 2025 Top 500 Bars list, announced last week in…
Star Pubs invests in gamified training to support operators
Star Pubs has launched a new gamified training portal backed by a £135,000 investment. The new platform, developed in partnership…
Design Focus: CC Blooms
One of Edinburgh’s best-known LGBTQIA+ venues, CC Blooms, has unveiled a new interior following a £230,000 refurbishment designed to secure…
Westons Cider launches new look for Stowford Press
Westons Cider has launched a new identity for its Stowford Press to strength its premium positioning, and with more than…
New Irish-American bar and music venue for Glasgow
A new Irish-American bar and live music venue is preparing to open in Glasgow city centre this weekend. RADIO, on…
KOCHCHI to open first restaurant in Glasgow’s West End
Sri Lankan street food brand KOCHCHI is set to open its first standalone restaurant this winter, bringing its signature flame-fired…
Westons Cider: Staying true to its roots
Westons Cider – the UK’s leading authentic cidermaker – has unveiled a bold new identity for its iconic Stowford Press,…
Cuvée opens in former Zibbibo premises
Champagne bar, Cuvée has opened in Princes Square, taking over the space previously occupied by Zibbibo, and becoming the second…



















