Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Krishna’s at the Marquess of Exeter

Published: 15 August, 2022

52 Main Street, Lyddington, Oakham LE15 9LT

Friday Read: The post-pandemic hangover for hospitality

Published: 12 August, 2022

Nick Gillett, MD at specialist spirits company Mangrove UK, talks challenges and opportunities for the still beleaguered on-trade.

The World's 50 Best Bars announces 51-100

Published: 08 August, 2022

Less than a week before the announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended 51-100 list.

Government extends off-sales licence after backlash

Published: 18 July, 2022

The government has announced that it will extend the alcohol off-sales easement, introduced during the pandemic, to September 2023, following a campaign led by UKHospitality and other sector bodies.

Vagabond Bar & Kitchen lands at Heathrow

Published: 16 June, 2022

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, Hounslow TW6 2GA

Lina Stores

Published: 15 June, 2022

13-15 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2AD

Black Chalk

Published: 14 June, 2022

Fullerton Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7JX

Nominations close as Top 25 Sommelier shortlist preparations begin

Published: 26 May, 2022

With the on-trade bouncing back there’s little doubt about the enthusiasm for and calibre of the UK’s sommelier fraternity if the ample nominations for Harpers Top 25 Sommeliers are anything to go by.

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.