Food & Drink

The Albion will close its doors on 10th November and will reopen on 3rd December with a brand-new look     This transformation represents a significant investment of over £316,900, revitalising the well-loved community pub with exciting improvements.   Upon reopening, Marston’s Two Door Pub: The Albion will feature two distinct areas: a vibrant locals’ bar […]

Essex, UK. October 20th 2025 – As the cider apple harvest continues, the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) is marking National Apple Day on October 21st by shining a light on the pubs that keep cider at the heart of British hospitality. Across the cider-making areas of the West Midlands, South West and beyond, cider makers are

OPEN NOW: Popeyes® fans in Stoke queued from 3:30pm the day before opening to get a taste of the legendary Chicken Sandwich  Friday 26th September – Popeyes® UK, the New Orleans fried chicken restaurant, officially opened its first-ever Stoke-on-Trent restaurant at Festival Retail Park this morning. The new Stoke-on-Trent restaurant opened its doors at 11am,

A Stoke-on-Trent cocktail bar which is ‘aiming to change drinking culture’ in the city has launched a members’ club. Desire Cocktail Bar, which opened in December 2023 in a former NHS sexual health clinic in Hanley, has unveiled the Desire Collective – giving loyal customers access to a secret monthly cocktail menu, theatre ticket raffles

A supermarket has launched a search for the true ‘Summer Stars’ in the West Midlands, those everyday heroes who go the extra mile to help families survive the long school holidays. Partnering with much-loved TV mum and brand ambassador, Josie Gibson, Iceland is asking communities across the UK to nominate the unsung champions who help

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food. From safety and branding to comfort and workflow, the way you design and manage your space plays a huge role in guest experience—and profitability. As customer expectations shift, restaurants need to think strategically about how they use technology, space, and brand presentation to stay competitive.