Fancy a Mayor of London cocktail? Bar chain may name drink after Khan over Friday tube fare trial March 2, 2024 Pubs, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues were breathing a sigh of relief this morning, after the Mayor of London announced a three month trial for off-peak tube and rail tickets on Fridays.
Coronation: 250,000 tourists set to serve up a multi-million pound boost to London’s pub and retail sector April 18, 2023 London’s retail and pub businesses are gearing up for a multi-million pound boost in trade over the weekend of the King’s Coronation in May as tourists flocking to the city will send sales in drinks and shopping to new highs. Sarah Willingham, owner of bar group Nightcap PLC, told City A.M that the celebration is [...]
UK bars refuse to sell Russian vodka in show of solidarity to Ukraine March 1, 2022 Several bar operators have said they will not serve Russian vodka amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Businesses including London Cocktail Club-operator Nightcap Group and Arc Inspirations said they were removing Russian vodka and other alcohol brands from their sites. Bosses said they wanted to show solidarity with Ukrainians caught up in the unfolding conflict. [...]
Demand for corporate Christmas parties through the roof as offices ‘make up’ for Covid November 16, 2022 Work Christmas do’s are back with a bang this year, as City bar and pub chains report strong bookings. Publicans are excited about the industry’s first full Christmas trading season in three years, void of Covid-9 restrictions. Although consumers are caught in the teeth of what’s set to be a protracted recession, Young’s boss, Simon [...]
London footfall takes costly hit as rail strikes wreak havoc on Christmas trade December 6, 2023 Footfall across greater London declined by -8.3 per cent on Tuesday as rail strikes led shoppers to steer clear of the high street, spelling more misery for the capital’s retailers amid the vital Christmas period. According to the latest reading from MRI Software, Tuesday was the most impacted day so far, with footfall in central [...]
“Stumbling from lamppost to lamppost”: Making sense of the UK’s GDP figures January 12, 2024 New GDP figures out this morning showed a better than expected economic performance in November - but it's more complicated than that.
Climate nerds to tech execs, how Cop28 became the new Davos December 12, 2023 From bad pick up lines from sustainable fashion founders to fossil fuel firms, Cop28 has become the summit to be seen, writes Robyn Scott
London businesses lament dismal start to 2023 after another rail strike set for January December 20, 2022 Hospitality leaders have reiterated calls for rail firms and unions to hash out an eleventh-hour resolution to swerve January strikes, after train drivers announced another walk-out. Train drivers at 15 companies in the union Aslef have agreed to strike on 5 January, as part of a long-standing pay dispute. The walkout will take place on [...]
Rail strikes had ‘deeper than expected’ impact on bars December 19, 2022 Rail strike chaos over the past week had a worse impact than anticipated on clubs and bars, according to one industry group leader. Rail staff walked-out over pay and conditions last week, with dates falling on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. Hospitality bosses had urged union leaders and rail firms to hash out a [...]
The City is back: London Cocktail Club plans Mansion House bar September 6, 2021 Nightcap has announced plans to open a new London Cocktail Club site in the Square Mile. The bar operator has entered into a lease for a new 1,500 square ft venue at 78 Queen Victoria Street, near Cannon Street station and Mansion House station. The venue is expected to open by the end of the [...]