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What makes a wine list? Oliver Kaviani, JÖRO

Published:  02 June, 2023

In our online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

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What makes a wine list? Beatrice Bessi, Chiltern Firehouse

Published:  31 May, 2023

In a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

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What makes a wine list? Shaun Corrigan, Pied-à-Terre

Published:  22 May, 2023

In the first of a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

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Psychology of flavour

Published:  14 May, 2023

New research reveals the effects of mood and surroundings on the wines we taste. James Bayley reports.

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Nick Gillett: A labour of love – hospitality’s barren job market

Published:  03 May, 2023

People have always been the heart of the hospitality industry and they always will be. Venues rely on passionate, skilful teams to run like clockwork, but the current state of the labour market means that finding any people, let alone the right ones is harder than ever.

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Top 25 Sommeliers 2023 open for nominations

Published:  20 April, 2023

Harpers' popular Top 25 Sommeliers is back, looking to seek out and celebrate the very best in the dynamic UK on-trade drinks world.

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Empire Empire

Published:  13 March, 2023

16 All Saints Road, London W11 1HH

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Rising consumer confidence is the blue sky we’re all looking for

Published:  08 March, 2023

Hospitality has had a rough three years. As the dust settles on Covid, we are still coming to terms with the impact of closures and restrictions which wreaked havoc on the nation’s ability to socialise, and this cut a vast swathe through industry profits. Ultimately, Covid-19 decimated sales and led to thousands of venue closures and job losses. But a new survey looking at consumer opinion offers a smidgeon of light at the end of the pandemic and cost of living tunnel.

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Gaucho & M Restaurant scoop ‘Business of the Year’ award at City A.M.

Published:  03 March, 2023

Rare Restaurants, the boutique hospitality group consisting of modern Argentinian steak restaurants Gaucho and M Restaurants, has taken home the title of Business of the Year at the City A.M. Awards.

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Bar 1790

Published:  15 February, 2023

19-23 St Swithins Lane, London EC4N 8AD

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Jacuzzi

Published:  13 February, 2023

94 Kensington High St, London W8 4SJ

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Viajante 87

Published:  09 February, 2023

Basement 87, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ

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Scotland on-trade facing ‘tidal wave’ of challenges, says SLTA

Published:  31 January, 2023

Scotland’s pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels face an unprecedented cocktail of challenges, according to the most recent Scottish Licenced Trade Association (SLTA) survey.

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Chronic staff shortages accelerate unprecedented hospitality wage inflation

Published:  30 January, 2023

Average wages for hospitality workers have risen 53% over the past 10 years, according to a new study released by charted accountancy firm Hazlewoods.

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UK's leading restaurants nudge back into the black

Published:  09 January, 2023

Research unveiled by accountancy group UHY Hacker Young shows that the UK's top 100 restaurants returned to profitability in 2022, after four years of consecutive losses.

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Barbican Brasserie By Searcys

Published:  19 December, 2022

Barbican Brasserie By Searcys

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Chalk

Published:  16 December, 2022

Chalk

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Majestic freezes on-trade prices until April in bid to help hospitality sector

Published:  12 December, 2022

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, will freeze its on-trade prices until April 2023 to help UK pubs, bars and restaurants, it has been announced today.

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Turnover up, but profits down, suggests CGA on-trade report

Published:  09 December, 2022

Footfall across the hospitality sector is up on 2019 levels in Britain’s key cities, although high inflation and rail strikes remain major concerns.

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Restaurant owners forced to borrow 12% more than last year

Published:  05 December, 2022

The amount restaurant owners are borrowing to keep their own businesses afloat has increased 12% in the past year, from £377 million in 2020/21, to over £424 million in 2021/22, says Mazars, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

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