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Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Clydeside Containers teams with Heineken for summer launch
Clydeside Containers, which is set to open on the banks of the River Clyde in summer, is partnering up with Heineken UK. Heineken will provide a carefully curated draught portfolio for the venue's main bar, including Heineken, Heineken 0.0, Birra Moretti, Red Stripe, Inch's Cider, Beavertown's Neck Oil IPA, and Guinness. Dario Bernardi, director of Clydeside Containers, said: "This partnership was about more than just products—it's about shared ambition. READ MORE: Major retailer suddenly closes down Glasgow city centre store "We were looking for a brewer who could offer reliability, sustainability, and a lineup that resonates with the modern drinker. "Heineken brought all of that to the table, plus a willingness to collaborate as we build something truly unique on the Clyde. "Their support is helping shape not just the drinks menu, but the experience." Clydeside Containers will feature a line-up of independent food vendors, rooftop views, live music, and a bar in repurposed shipping containers. READ MORE: More than 50 Orange parades in one day, the biggest of the year Alexandra Taylor, customer development director, on trade Scotland at Heineken UK, said: "We're thrilled to be pouring at Clydeside Containers. "This is a standout venue—creative, independent, and built for the next generation of Glasgow hospitality. "We're proud to bring a draught range that offers both quality and choice, from our flagship lagers and cider to lower-alcohol and craft options. "We look forward to working closely with the team as this exciting new chapter unfolds."
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular pub to close next week despite attempt to protect it by local community as owners say ‘we will never forget'
A POPULAR community pub is set to close at the end of the month. Locals are upset to learn about the closure after a campaign to bring it into community ownership. 1 The Cask Inn on Cambridge Terrace in Scarborough is set to close on Sunday 18 May. A statement from the pub said: "This is a hard post to write, we have been informed today that The Cask will be closing on the 20th May and our last trading day will be the 18th May to give us time to remove our belongings. "As you can imagine given the efforts of ourselves and our team as well as our amazing community this is a sad day. "We had hoped to be coming back as tenants but unfortunately our plans to continue to build a community pub celebrating local music does not sit with plans they have for the building. "Please come and help us celebrate the last two weeks in our wonderful pub and help it make our goodbye memorable plus we need to drink the pub dry!!!" EMCE LTD Building Services Scarborough are the new owners of the building and will be taking ownership on May 20. The previous owners, who were part of Heineken UK, had advertised the pub at an asking price of £350,000 before the sale was put on hold after it was listed as a community asset by North Yorkshire Council last February. Locals were hopeful that the pub would come under community ownership. Their campaign received support from the Plunkett Foundation which supports 'people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership.' A bid had been prepared for the Government's Community Ownership Fund prior to the change in ownership. The previous owners will continue their business at The Spa Pub on Victoria Road. They said that they will continue to serve their delicious food at the new location, as well as their weekly Jazz Club which takes place every Wednesday. Locals were clearly upset by the news with hundreds of reactions to the Facebook post, and comments from locals offering to help set up the new pub. One local commented: "Good luck at the Spa. If you'd like any boards doing I'll be happy to oblige pro bono." Others remembered fond memories of their time at the pub: "So sad to read this, I started visiting the cask when I was 16 in We'll try and come over for a farewell pint or two." Punters expressed support for the owners and encouraged others to visit The Spa once it's up and running. One commenter said: "Sorry to see you go I hope everyone will continue to support you in your new place." A lot of locals commented on fond memories of open mic nights and live music at the pub, with one saying: "It was always the place to go and I've enjoyed many wonderful live music evenings there too." The Cask Inn has operated as a pub since the 1970s and serves a range of locals and holidaymakers. They have hosted Scarborough Jazz Club for more than 17 years. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Heineken announces major pub update and it's good news for Scottish boozers
Heineken has earmarked 28 other pubs for improvements, with 20 of these in line for works costing on average £212,000 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEINEKEN is preparing to spend nearly £6million on its Scottish pubs this year. The brewing giant is investing in its boozers in the UK and premises north of the border will receive a boost. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Dozens of pubs across Scotland are to be refurbished Credit: Alamy 3 Heineken UK is investing million in its Scottish bars Credit: Alamy 3 As part of the multimillion pound investment The Howard Arms in Kilmarnock has reopened Credit: Mark F Gibson / Gibson Digital The Dutch firm spent £1.28m over the last six months reopening pubs closed long-term in Scotland. And the company has £4.5m reserved for upgrading more bars this year. The investment in Scotland is expected to create nearly 1,000 new jobs. The spending is part of Heineken UK ploughing £40m into revamping and reopening bars in its Star Pubs' division. As part of the £1.28m already spent, The Howard Arms in Kilmarnock, The New Rhindsdale Tavern in Baillieston, Glasgow, The Scoonie Tavern in Leven, Fife, and The Station Inn in Braidwood, South Lanarkshire have reopened. Following these four renovations, 150 new jobs are estimated to have been created. Heineken has earmarked 28 other pubs for improvements, with 20 of these in line for works costing on average £212,000. The Van Winkle on Sandyford Place in Glasgow is currently undergoing a £275,000 revamp. The bar will be turned into the Gael and Grain, celebrating Scottish food, drink and music. The Howard Arms reopened last November after being shut for five years. Why McDonald's Cancelled Its New Drive-Thru Plans in Scottish Town (1) Star Bars and new licensee Rick Houston spent £395,000 on a joint refurbishment. The revamped pub has been transformed into a dog-friendly pub with a renovated function room and a garden with its own outdoor bar. The food-focused premises offer a wide-ranging menu of homemade pub classics - including hand-stretched Neapolitan pizzas - and an extensive drinks menu, from cocktails and craft beers to quality coffee. Mr Houston said: 'The Howard Arms is an iconic Kilmarnock pub. There's a lot of love for it in the town and it had been much missed. "We've had a fantastic response to the reopening. People of all ages are enjoying the pub for a whole host of occasions from business meetings and afternoon coffees to nights out and Sunday roasts. "Our function room – the Killie Room – is taking off, people love the party menu and are booking it for all kinds of events and celebrations. Having been closed for five years, the pub needed a complete relaunch to get it back on its feet. A big investment was essential – a lick of paint wouldn't have cut it.' Lawson Mountstevens, Star Pubs' managing director, said: 'We've invested over £1.28m in reopening four long-term closed pubs in Scotland in the last six months alone and they've all had a terrific response from local residents. "Even with pressures on disposable income, people are still prioritising a trip to their local, valuing it as an everyday treat and as a way of connecting with their community. "But they want to be guaranteed a quality experience: relaxing in an attractive setting is an important factor when pubgoers choose where to spend their money. 'The vast majority of our pubs are leased by independent operators who run them as their own. Investing in them keeps alive the tradition of individual locals, each with its own unique feel and serving the particular needs of its community. 'Star Pubs' licensees in Scotland employ some 2,500 people, support many Scottish suppliers and raise thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes every year. "Pubs are the lifeblood of their communities and growth engines for the UK economy; however they are being penalised by a disproportionate tax burden, which we hope will be addressed.'
Glasgow Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
How Heineken UK revived two beloved Glasgow pubs
Heineken UK is set to invest £4.5m in Scottish bars this year, with two beloved venues already benefiting from the boost. The New Rhindsdale Tavern at Baillieston reopened last October, thanks to a cash boost. At the heart of the East End community, this boozer serves cocktails, dishes and organises events for residents, such as pub quizzes and holiday celebrations. Van Winkle on Sandyford Place is currently undergoing a huge refurbishment to transform into Gael & Grain, a new pub celebrating Scottish food, drink and music. After the £275,000 upgrade, the new venue is expected to welcome punters again in May. Both of these projects are part of Heineken UK's mission to boost economic growth by investing in revamping and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division. A few of their other accomplishments in the last six months include The Howard Arms in Kilmarnock, The Scoonie Tavern in Leven and The Station Inn at Braidwood. (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Iconic Glasgow bar to close for £275,000 transformation Lawson Mountstevens, Star Pubs' managing director said: 'We've invested over £1.28m in reopening four long-term closed pubs in Scotland in the last six months alone and they've all had a terrific response from local residents. "Even with pressures on disposable income, people are still prioritising a trip to their local, valuing it as an everyday treat and as a way of connecting with their community. But they want to be guaranteed a quality experience: relaxing in an attractive setting is an important factor when pubgoers choose where to spend their money. 'The vast majority of our pubs are leased by independent operators who run them as their own. Investing in them keeps alive, the tradition of individual locals, each with its own unique feel and serving the particular needs of its community. 'Star Pubs' licensees in Scotland employ some 2,500 people, support many Scottish suppliers and raise thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes every year. "Pubs are the lifeblood of their communities and growth engines for the UK economy however, they are being penalised by a disproportionate tax burden, which we hope will be addressed.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yorkshire pubs to benefit from £40 million Heineken investment
Heineken UK has announced plans to invest £40 million in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division - including a number in Yorkshire. The investment is expected to create "nearly 1,000 new jobs," according to a spokesperson, including 76 in Yorkshire. Across the UK, a quarter of Heineken's 2,400 pubs will benefit from investment this year - with 104 of those earmarked for investment worth £120,000 or more. In Yorkshire, £2.64 million is earmarked for pub improvements, with licensees expected to invest an additional £434,000, according to a spokesperson. Lawson Mountstevens, Star Pubs' managing director, said: "Consistent investment – rather than a stop, start approach – and a strategy of creating great locals have been key to helping our pubs weather the storms of the last few years. "Heineken sees first hand the value in great British pubs and their ongoing popularity. "It recognises that Brits love their locals and that well-invested pubs trade better. "This £40 million inward investment from a Dutch business into UK pubs is a resounding vote of confidence in the future of the sector." The Yorkshire pubs set to benefit from investment include three that are currently closed. The South Lodge in Ripon, shut since January, is set to open at the end of May. Subject to legal requirements, work will start in August on Gibsons, in York, which has been closed for four years; and in September on The Cask & Spindle, in Shepley, which has been closed for five years. Two formerly shut pubs that have already benefited from investment are The Westgate in Halifax and The Black Bull in Ecclesfield. The other Yorkshire pubs earmarked for 2025 investment subject to legal documents being completed include The King's Arms, in Reeth; The Angel, in Easingwold; The Upton Arms, in Upton; The King's Arms, in Silsden; and The Station Hotel, in Ilkley.
