But it will stop serving its beloved brunch menu Foliage Cafe, Clifton(Image: Foliage Cafe) A cafe in Clifton says rising cotsts is behind its decision to stop serving it much-loved brunch at weekend. It follows a month-long trial of weekend closures at The Foliage Cafe in Regent Street. Now bosses …
Read More »Secret Drinker reviews the Royal Mail Cart in Spalding
As rising costs clash with underpriced supermarket booze and overpriced mail order wine and beer clubs, it’s become a pretty depressing time to run a pub. And when those landlords and ladies — the pillars of the community who have spent years politely nodding along as you bragged about your …
Read More »Leicester butcher needs ‘major improvement’ in latest food hygiene ratings
Other businesses have been told that improvement is necessary Cleanliness of facilities is among inspectors key criteria (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) A Leicester butcher and sweet mart need “major” improvements to their hygiene in the latest food hygiene results. The two businesses, on Belgrave Road and Vulcan Road in the …
Read More »Domino’s takes on KFC with new chicken concept – The Irish News
Domino’s is launching a new chicken concept as the pizza specialist seeks to tap into rapidly growing demand for chicken across the UK. The pizza delivery giant said it will first launch the Chick ‘N’ Dip sub-brand across the north west of England and Northern Ireland, with hopes to roll …
Read More »Bristol fish and chip shop named among UK’s best
And it could be crowned the top chippy in the country A portion of fish and chips (file photo)(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) A Bristol fish and chip shop has been named among the UK’s best – and it is now in the running to be crowned the top chippy …
Read More »Historic Bath building to be transformed into Wetherspoons pub
Plans to transform a historic listed building in Bath into a Wetherspoons pub have been given the go ahead by the council. The chain already has the King of Wessex on James Street West and will add a second Bath venue in the former Revolution on George Street. The new …
Read More »Inside Hanley’s newest karaoke bar set to offer cocktails and bottomless brunch
Hanley’s newest karaoke bar is hoping to become a permanent fixture on the city centre’s pub scene by welcoming in waves of would-be crooners. Manager Jack Richardson-Need says the boozer was born to ‘dish out fun’. The Strangled Cat – owned by operator Breakthrough Bars – has replaced Hanley Bloom …
Read More »Loungers café, bar and restaurant empire started on a shoestring to be sold for a fortune
A nationwide chain of cafés, bars and restaurants founded in Bristol on a shoestring £10,000 budget, is to be sold off to US investment firm for £366m. Loungers, which runs the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, is to change hands in a deal with Fortress Investment Group which is …
Read More »You’ve been using your air fryer wrong as experts share common cooking mistake
Air frying has become a popular cooking method worldwide, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying and helping to save on energy costs. However, one common cooking mistake could potentially ruin your meal. Using foil to wrap food can be beneficial in an oven or under a grill, as it …
Read More »I tried the UK’s third best fish and chip restaurant hidden away under a Bristol flyover
The hake brought tears to my eyes. Buttery, creamy, and crunchy, I smothered the batter in tartare sauce and doused it in malt vinegar and lemon juice. It was by far the best fish I have ever eaten. “We have to come back,” I repeatedly told my partner as we …
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