The Capital

Epicentre: the capital boasts a fifth of the total number of distilleries in the whole of England

London re-established as gin capital of the UK

By James Beeson

London is now home to 24 gin distilleries - more than existed in the whole of the England in 2010 – according to new statistics revealed by the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Tiger Tiger operator Novus is looking at expansion outside of London

Novus reports strong earnings and eyes expansion

By John Harrington

Novus Leisure, the premium bar and restaurant operator, has reported a 50% increase in EBITDA to £16.7m for the year to 27 June 2012, and said it was engaged in a “number of processes” regarding adding further sites to its 52-strong estate.

Clive Watson

Capital pre-tax profits up 48%

By Michelle Perrett

Capital Pub Company, the London-based manage pub chain, has reported adjusted pre-tax profits up 48% to £6.8m for the 52 weeks until 26 March. The...

Manor Arms: set for refurbishment

Adventure Bars snaps up Bok

By The PMA Team

Adventure Bars, the burgeoning London-based bar group, has acquired the leasehold interest of the Bok Bar in Covent Garden. The site was up for...