Archives for July 2, 2014

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Welsh pub gets interior makeover

By Melodie Michel

The Cross Inn in Cowbridge, Wales, has won a £3,000 makeover by celebrity interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and P&G Professional.

Robin Hutson: Pearls of Wisdom

By William Drew

The hotel-restaurant entrepreneur, who co-founded the ground-breaking Hotel du Vin, has built his latest concept The Pig into a successful four-strong group. He discusses kitchen gardens, the power of a name and training young entrepreneurs

Laine Pub Company reveals expansion plans

By Melodie Michel

Brighton-based The Laine Pub Company has revealed plans to open 20 new pubs following a cash injection from Risk Capital Partners in conjunction with Royal Bank of Scotland.

Five Guys closes in on south west debut

By Mark Wingett & Carina Perkins

Five Guys UK, the popular US burger chain, is understood to be close to securing its first site in the south west, in Bristol.