Sommeliers

Hakkasan's head of wine Christopher Delalonde MS on his "accidental" career and how a wine makes it onto his list

Whether it's polishing glasses at 1 am or tasting wines at vineyards, Christopher Delalonde MS is not afraid of getting his hands dirty

Sommeliers

Stefan Neumann MS on what makes a profitable wine list

As a wine consultant helping restaurants run a profitable wine programme and having plenty of experience doing it before, Stefan Neumann MS definitely knows what it takes.

Human Resources

How to hire the best bar staff

You might be the proud owner of the most achingly fashionable bar in town, but if you can’t get the staff you have a real problem on your hands.

Bars

London’s bartenders and their favourite bars

Whether you’re a fan of cocktails or its history, here are some amazing bars to visit in London.

Marketing

How to Make a success of selling wine by the glass

Offering a selection of wines by the glass is something that an increasing number of customers expect to see, and bars and restaurants that fail to do so are missing a trick.

Marketing

Wine preservation systems - Interview with Coravin's sales manager

Is it worth investing in a wine preservation system? Helen Arnold spoke to Coravin’s UK sales manager to find out.

Marketing

How to Merchandise your Bar to maximise sales

There are many ways to go about boosting your bar sales, and much of it comes down to merchandising. But what does this mean exactly?

Marketing

How to boost your happy hour sales

Happy Hour is a great way of attracting more customers to your venue during those times of the day when there’s a bit of a lull. But how should you go about it, and what should you offer? Helen Arnold reports.

Restaurants

Robotic Staff - Coming to a bar near you

Robots could take on many hospitality roles, from food preparation to cleaning and waiting on tables.