Glasgow Whisky Bar Named Best In The World…
“The best bar in the world for me is this little bar in Glasgow called The Pot Still Whisky Bar. If you ever are in Glasgow, head over and check it out. It’s nothing, and everything. It’s that kind of place.” Wise words from Ervin Trykowski, the millennial man fronting the 180-year-old whisky maker, Singleton. […]
Christmas Question Time
SLTN recently caught up with three industry insiders to chat about about all things festive, including our own Alex McKie of The Golf Inn, St Andrews. • How do you expect Christmas 2017 trade to compare to last year? We expect trading will be stronger than last year, especially for us as we now have […]
Helping operators on to the ladder.
Michael Thomas, operations director at Iona Pub Partnership – the pubco arm of Glasgow-based multiple operator G1 Group – said the company’s lessee support covers everything from marketing, training and finance to investment and legal matters, and is “easily available and tailored to [each] venue”. Thomas added that one of the most appealing aspects of working with […]
Top Accolade Goes To Much Loved Eaglesham Pub At First Ever Iona Pub Awards
Iona Pub Partnership have revealed the winners of their first ever awards show which saw the estate of over 100 pubs, bars and restaurants go head to head to compete for awards across five categories. The Swan Inn of sleepy Renfrewshire town Eaglesham beat off strong competition from across the country to secure the overall […]
Still Great At Eight
Donald McLaughlan is in fine spirits ahead of next month’s eighth anniversary of him taking the keys to the Black Bull Inn, Mid Calder. “As the anniversary of the lease comes round every year, the Bull regulars love to hear our plans for our Annual Party which is free for all to attend. This year […]
Oor Geraldine Making Her Mark
Back in March, to celebrate International Woman’s Day, DRAM celebrated a few of Scotland’s inspirational female general managers who are making their mark on the licensed trade. They spoke with our very own Geraldine Murphy – who runs Glasgow whisky institution The Pot Still with her brother Frank and dad Brian – about her career, […]
Politicians’ Thumbs Up For A Village Pub Gem
Traditional local bars – they’re all about dingy surroundings, fizzy beer and grumpy staff, aren’t they? Emphatically no, when it comes to Eaglesham’s Swan Inn, affirm East Renfewshire Conservative politicians Paul Masterton MP and Jackson Carlaw MSP. They dropped by during one of the fleetingly sunny spells earlier this week to find this venerable local […]
Taking You Off To Oktoberfest
Iona Pub Partnership are extremely excited to announce their latest promotion – The Scottish Craft Beer Passport – is now live in various venues across the country. The promotion, which sees leading sector brands including Innis & Gunn, Harviestoun, Drygate, Eden Mill, Fyne Ales, Black Isle Brewing Co, McEwan’s and Inveralmond working together to offer a lucky customer and […]
Exclusive Trial of New Sparkling Ribena
Iona Pub Partnership, one of Scotland’s largest and most successful pub leasing companies have been exclusively chosen to trial a new range of sparkling Ribena soft drinks across their estate before anyone else in the country, beginning this month. The new sparkling variation of the popular soft drink comes in 275ml glass bottles and in […]
Fifth National Trade Show
One of Scotland’s largest and most successful pub leasing companies is set to host its biggest trade show to date in Glasgow. Iona Pub Partnership, which currently leases over 120 pubs, restaurants, hotels and independent retail units, hosts the annual event every year with the aim of showcasing the very best national suppliers and support […]