BRITS have long followed a golden rule when opening a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and that is not to tap it but to whack it as famously advised in the brand’s adverts. But this Christmas, some fans reckon the job feels a little too easy, with shoppers joking that the once-sturdy …
Read More »The hidden gem winter walk in Glasgow ideal for dogs that ends in one of the city’s best pubs
This stunning walk in the southside combines nature trails, waterfalls and green spaces with a beautiful bridge and the ideal pub for a pint at the end. Sean Murphy What’s On Editor 09:48, 21 Dec 2025 Snuffmill Bridge looks like something out of a magical Studio Ghibli film(Image: Sean Murphy) …
Read More »‘Poison pub’ popular with locals left 43 diners with diarrhoea after Christmas meal
Fans of the pub have continued to support it online 14:51, 10 Dec 2025Updated 15:41, 10 Dec 2025 The pub has confirmed it is working with Public Health Wales to address the issues(Image: Wales Online / Rob Browne) An unassuming quaint pub sent dozens of diners home feeling worse for …
Read More »Clifton coffee shop The Foliage Cafe says it’s ‘not going anywhere’
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 …
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