Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Top 25 Sommeliers to celebrate best in the business

Published: 05 May, 2022

Harpers is delighted to announce the launch of its Top 25 Sommeliers, designed to recognise and celebrate the leading lights in the on-trade drinks world.

Nightjar calls night owls to late-night launch

Published: 19 April, 2022

Nightjar Carnaby

Revolve launches brasserie with a British twist

Published: 14 April, 2022

Revolve

The Open House offers intimate summer dining with The Arber Garden

Published: 12 April, 2022

The Arber Garden

How the on-trade is advancing Chile and Argentina up the wine list

Published: 06 April, 2022

With its menu populated by Central and South American delicacies, Paladar aptly defines itself as “the taste of Latin America in the heart of London SE1”. To match its geographical scope, the restaurant’s wine list consists of labels from Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, and Mexico. Chile and Argentina feature too, of course – South America-themed restaurants serve as their natural home. Elsewhere however, the continent’s two leading wine-producing countries tend to be relegated to the cheaper end of the wine list.

Portuguese wine is perfectly poised for the on-trade, says Oz Clarke

Published: 30 March, 2022

Oz Clarke, the wine writer and presenter, waxed lyrical about the wonders of Portuguese wine during a masterclass on Tuesday, explaining to the audience why the on-trade should sit up and take notice.

Round Table: Selling Central & Eastern Europe’s Appeal

Published: 18 March, 2022

The less discovered wines of central and eastern Europe offer a fantastic opportunity for UK buyers, but primarily at a more premium level.

Street food specialists launches Kerb Counter

Published: 16 March, 2022

Kerb Counter

Mr Lyan returns to Shoreditch

Published: 14 March, 2022

Seed Library

On-trade calls for hold on VAT rise

Published: 11 March, 2022

In April, the VAT on hospitality sector purchases will return to the pre-pandemic rate of 20%. The increase follows two years of reduced rates for the industry; in July 2020, rates were reduced to 5% before rising to 12.5% in October last year.

Hospitality cries for help

Published: 07 March, 2022

James Bayley dives into ‘quintuple shock’ looming on the horizon in April, as businesses call for more ongoing support to boost recovery.

Trade’s thirst for physical tastings returns

Published: 23 February, 2022

The trade is returning with increasing gusto to trade tastings, as evidenced in London yesterday (22 February) at two of the calendar’s most compelling annual events.

Sadiq Khan proposes £10m tourism boost for London on-trade

Published: 17 February, 2022

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced proposals to invest an additional £10m to attract more tourists back to the capital – including launching a new international tourism campaign.

End of Plan B restrictions brings ‘cautious optimism’ for hospitality boost

Published: 28 January, 2022

Sales of alcohol in the on-trade have continued to lag behind the levels seen in 2020, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker, yet a resurgence is forecast as Plan B restrictions come to an end this week.

Ledbury relaunch announced

Published: 19 January, 2022

The Ledbury

San Carlo prepares to launch Cicchetti Knightsbridge

Published: 17 January, 2022

Cicchetti Knightsbridge

Italian classics by way of Noci

Published: 14 January, 2022

Noci

Chelsea welcomes The LaLee

Published: 20 December, 2021

The Lalee

Q&A: Owen Morgan, Bar 44 Restaurant Group

Published: 20 December, 2021

Complementing our seasonal online Bouncing Back series, passionate Hispanophile operator Owen Morgan gives Harpers the lowdown on how his business navigated 2021, his exciting new ventures and what 2022 might otherwise hold.