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Parade Hotel Bath to welcome guests from September
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (239+ words) The 49-bedroom Parade Hotel Bath will open in September, occupying three Georgian townhouses in the city centre’s North Parade. The hotel, operated by management company Providence Hotels, stretches across six floors and features the Courtyard Spa, bar and lounge. A…...
Scorchio! How hotels are offering a cool retreat from the heat - InDepth
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (780+ words) Overheated guests seeking a decent night’s sleep are booking into air-conditioned rooms and spending a few days by the water This summer of heatwaves have led to one product selling out quicker than an ice lolly melts in the sunshine:…...
Rita’s in London to serve entirely cold menu this August
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (417+ words) The restaurant will ditch its grilled lamb and asparagus risotto for its dedicated raw bar Rita’s in London’s Soho has announced plans to switch out its normal menu for an entirely raw and cold offering for the month of August....
Heatwave threatens to cut hospitality bookings by up to 48% - Products & equipment
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) Covers and walk-ins declined during the last period of hot weather New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector, with bookings falling by up…...
How are hospitality operators keeping cool in the heat?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (649+ words) From staff ice lollies to ditching the chef’s whites, operators have been finding ways to beat the heat Hospitality operators have been feeling the heat this week after the record for the hottest ever June day in the UK was…...
Rosé from Princess Diana’s niece, port over ice and artisan Greek wine: The best new summer wines
4+ week, 1+ day ago (445+ words) Refresh your wine menu with these latest launches With summer upon us, hospitality operators will be looking to refresh their wine lists to incorporate lighter, more seasonal options. Whether guests go for white, red or rosé, the varieties that jump…...
Southern European-inspired Bar Blondie to open in former site of Milk Beach Queen’s Park
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (421+ words) Elliot Milne, the founder of Milk Beach, has partnered with sommelier Alexandra Price to launch the new wine bar The former head of wine at the Michelin-starred Plates London and the founder of Australian restaurant Milk Beach have teamed up…...
Cucumber liqueur, pre-mixed Piña Colada and rum blended in Essex: The best new summer spirits
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) Refresh your spirits menu with these latest launches Amid dire predictions of 378 pub closures by the end of the year, any wet-led hospitality venue has to fight for custom nowadays. Drinkers could be tempted through the doors or to stay…...