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The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Orlando Pirates part ways with one beer sponsor for another!
Orlando Pirates have officially parted ways with their long-time beer sponsor Carling Black Label. The Buccaneers and Carling Black Label had been partners for 14 years between 2011 and 2025. However, the partnership has amicably come to an end although reasons behind that are still unclear at this stage. Now, Heineken-owned beer, Amstel Lager, has taken over from Carling Black Label as Pirates' newest beer sponsor. The launch took place at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday, 6 August. Orlando Pirates and Premier Soccer League chairman Dr Irvin Khoza addresses the media in Johannesburg. Image: Sowetan Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Popular North Berwick pub to re-open after closure six years ago
Work is underway to re-open a popular East Lothian pub which has been closed for six years. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The £850,000 works by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and the Discovery Group began earlier this month to re-open North Berwick pub The County Hotel on the High Street, that has been permanently closed since the summer of 2019, and are due to be completed in September with a new name - The Law - named after the well known hill in the town. Discover Group directors Steven Winton and Jamie MacKinnon outside the County Hotel, soon to re-open as The Law. | Star Pubs The project will transform The County Hotel into a family and dog-friendly venue with two separate bars, a restaurant with a bar, function space, 11 en-suite letting rooms and one of the largest beer gardens in town. The overgrown rear courtyard will become a stylish 100-seater garden kitted out with smart furniture and a spacious patio. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Believed to have started out as a post house in 1815, the transformation of The County Hotel is expected to create 25 jobs. The exterior works will renovate the outside of the Category C listed building, repainting it a classic dark green and installing new signage, lighting and planting, complementing other properties in the centre of the East Lothian town. A complete internal makeover will revamp the building to a high standard, replacing everything from the toilets and kitchen to the fixtures and fittings. Reflecting its name, the whole venue will celebrate North Berwick with a nod to the town and the surrounding area in its artwork and décor. Work is underway at the County Hotel to transform it into The Law, with the new pub and hotel set to open in September. | Star Pubs The entire ground floor will be remodelled to create more space. There will be a new bar at the front with a contemporary look incorporating exposed brickwork and decorative floor tiles, plus television screens showing major sporting events. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A former stable at the back will be turned into a second bar overlooking the garden, complete with a pizza oven. Available for private hire, the room will have a modern design that emphasises original features, such as the old stable doors, beams and stone walls. The two floors above will house a restaurant that can accommodate private functions and 11 letting rooms. Discovery Group director Steven Winton, who will oversee The Law along with director Jamie MacKinnon, said: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. 'People have been concerned about The County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We want to bring out all The County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place' He added: 'A bird's nest has recently been found on site. The construction plans have therefore been reconfigured and measures put in place to ensure that the nest is protected and not disturbed until the birds have left.' Discover Group directors Steven Winton and Jamie MacKinnon at the North Berwick pub which has been closed since 2019. | Star Pubs The Law will serve freshly prepared food throughout the day from breakfast and morning coffee and cake through to afternoon teas and dinner. To cater for all occasions the menu will include pub favourites and à la carte specials. Seafood dishes will be a speciality, and children will have a dedicated menu. The drinks selection will be equally varied, spanning 'barista-quality coffee', real ales and cocktails through to a carefully chosen selection of premium wines, whiskies and spirits, many from Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Customers' four-legged friends have not been forgotten either and will have their own doggy menu along with free treats and water on the house. The pub will be transformed when it opens for the first time in six years in September. | Star Pubs Star Pubs area manager for East Lothian Jeremy Williams said: 'We're delighted to be working with Steven and Jamie to reopen The County Hotel again after so long. 'They've got a reputation for outstanding food, drink and service and, with successful pub The Ship Inn in the town already, they understand what residents and North Berwick's many visitors want. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We're giving the refurbishment the works; it's a massive investment and The Law will look fantastic.' The refurbishment of The County Hotel is part of Star Pubs' £40 million investment in upgrading pubs in 2025, which includes £4.5m earmarked for Scotland.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Berwick pub set for refurbishment
Heineken-owned Star Pubs and the Discovery Group are overhauling the County Hotel on North Berwick's High Street. The Discovery Group operates eight hotels and pubs across Scotland's Central Belt, including four in Edinburgh. An £850,000 ($1.17m) investment will transform the venue, which has been closed since summer 2019, into a family and dog-friendly destination. The County Hotel, believed to have been a post house since 1815, will be renamed the Law and will contain two bars, a restaurant, a function space, 11 ensuite rooms, and a large garden. The venue is expected to reopen by early September 2025, creating 25 jobs. Exterior renovations will refresh the Category C listed building with dark green paint and new signage. The overgrown rear courtyard will become a stylish 100-seater garden with smart furniture. Internal works will revamp the entire building to a high standard. The ground floor will feature a new bar with exposed brickwork and decorative tiles. A former stable will become a second bar with a pizza oven, overlooking the garden. The upper floors will house a restaurant and 11 letting rooms. The Law will serve fresh, locally sourced food, from breakfast to dinner, with seasonal dishes. The menu will include seafood specialties and a children's menu. Drinks will range from barista coffee and real ales to premium wines and whiskies. The refurbishment is part of Star Pubs' £40m investment in upgrading pubs in 2025. This includes £4.5m allocated for Scotland. Discovery Group director Steven Winton stated: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. People have been concerned about the County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. 'The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. We want to bring out all the County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place.' "North Berwick pub set for refurbishment" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The National
30-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Empty North Berwick pub set for £850K refurbishment
The County Hotel on High Street will undergo an £850,000 renovation by the Heineken-owned Star Pubs and Discovery Group, who also run The Ship Inn in North Berwick and have eight hotels and pubs across the central belt, including four in Edinburgh. The East Lothian pub was permanently closed in the summer of 2019 and will be renamed The Law following refurbishment. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi pictured visiting popular Glasgow restaurant Discovery Group director Steven Winton, who will oversee The Law along with director Jamie MacKinnon, said: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. 'People have been concerned about The County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. 'The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. We want to bring out all The County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place' Believed to have started as a post house in 1815, The Law is expected to open in early September and create around 25 new jobs. The category C listed building will have its exterior painted dark green to match other buildings in the area, as well as having a 100-seat beer garden installed. An interior makeover will see a new kitchen, toilets and fixtures installed into the old building, as well as screens to show major sporting events. A pizza oven will be added into the back section of the pub, with 11 rooms also available to let. READ MORE: See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025 The Law will be dog-friendly and bosses say ingredients for kitchen dishes will be sourced locally where possible, with dining menus set to change seasonally. Star Pubs area manager for East Lothian Jeremy Williams said: 'We're delighted to be working with Steven and Jamie to reopen The County Hotel again after so long. 'They've got a reputation for outstanding food, drink and service and, with a successful pub in the town already, they understand what residents and North Berwick's many visitors want. 'We're giving the refurbishment the works; it's a massive investment and The Law will look fantastic.'
Glasgow Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Well-known closed pub near Glasgow to reopen after £290k refurb
The Glenhead Tavern on Dunbarton Road in Duntocher shut its doors in January 2025. However, it has now been revealed that the local watering hole will reopen its doors soon. The revamp of the boozer is being undertaken by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and new licensee, Clydebank resident Brian Carnochan, who also runs The Grant Arms in Glasgow. Well-known closed pub near Glasgow to reopen after £290k refurb (Image: Supplied) The refurb is aiming to turn the shuttered venue into a 'top-notch, family-friendly' local which will dish up home-cooked food and specialise in sports and entertainment. Work on the pub is expected to start on June 30, and bosses hope the venue will be open by mid-August. READ MORE: 'Traditional' Glasgow pub for sale after shock closure READ MORE: Popular Glasgow restaurant & bar announces its shock closure READ MORE: Historic Glasgow pub named one of the best UK venues The revamp is also expected to create 11 new jobs in the area. As part of the works, the outside of the pub will be painted a classic cream colour alongside a bright dark green. (Image: Supplied) New lights and signage will also be installed on the outside of the boozer. Meanwhile, an extensive interior revamp will upgrade the bar with a 'smart new decor'. The design will incorporate William Morris-style wallpaper, wood panelling and deep buttoned back banquette seating. Other improvements include adding an accessible toilet and putting in an internal walkway between the bar and lounge. The layout will enable the pub to cater for the whole community and multiple occasions. It will have a comfortable lounge/dining area with a stage for entertainment, a traditional public bar and one of the best sports zones in the vicinity, kitted out with all-new darts, pool and screens showing Sky, TNT and Premier Sports. READ MORE: 'Ridiculous': Customers gutted as pub chain to close venue near shopping centre READ MORE: Well-known Glasgow pub reveals exciting rebrand after shutting its doors READ MORE: Popular Glasgow bar & nightclub announces closure after a decade Meanwhile, the lounge bar will be designed to convert into a function space for celebrations and gatherings. Following the refurbishment, Brian is hoping to put The Glenhead Tavern back on the map for freshly prepared grub and drinks. In addition, Brian will launch a host of activities to bring people together and reinstate the venue as a hub of local life. Plans include afternoon entertainment, kids' karaoke, traditional pub games, such as dominoes, and family-oriented events at times like Easter, Halloween and Christmas. He said: 'I love seeing people having a good time. "I remember The Glenhead Tavern when it was a thriving local. Sadly, it's lost its way in recent years. "It's been much missed, and there's been a lot of concern for its future. "My aim is to restore it to its glory days when it was the place to go. The designs are spot-on, and it will look fantastic when the works are completed.' Iain Gibson, Star Pubs' business development manager, added: 'We're delighted to be joining forces with Brian to bring such a popular pub back to life. "He knows the area well and his experience and enthusiasm are just what's required. "Brian's plans tick all the boxes; there will be lots of reasons to visit The Glenhead Tavern and something for everyone.'
