Military precision

Military precision

Sandhurst in Berkshire is well known for its highly regarded Military Academy but the town’s oldest pub, the Rose & Crown, has been established for longer. In fact, records show that the building dates back to 1742. The Rose & Crown recently underwent a full...
The food of love

The food of love

Having worked hard with our clients to deliver freshly refurbished premises in time for Christmas, we are now racing towards 14th February, Valentine’s Day, which always gives the hospitality industry an early year boost. Norma & Dorothy, the wedding stationery...
A more grown-up approach

A more grown-up approach

A generation ago, the choice of non-alcoholic drinks on offer at pubs and restaurants was tiny and most felt like children’s options – orange juice or perhaps a lime and soda. Today, the marketplace has changed dramatically. Alongside familiar low and non-alcoholic...
New Year, New You?

New Year, New You?

The beginning of a New Year brings with it resolutions – with joining a gym top of the list for many people. During the first couple of weeks of January, gym memberships, weight loss groups and fitness class sign-ups always see a surge in popularity. However,...
Sign of the times…

Sign of the times…

There is something very special about the name of a pub and the sign it has outside and, when we are working on a pub refurbishment, it’s something we always bear in mind. The origins of inn signs go back to the Romans, when vine leaves would be hung outside of a...
Stretching out the Christmas period…

Stretching out the Christmas period…

Not so long ago, the ‘festive period’ lasted no more than a week or so and if anyone got together with friends and relatives or work colleagues for a Christmas drink or meal, it would be pretty near to the big day itself. Nowadays, as soon as summer is over, it seems...