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STAR PUBS AND BARS FEATURE
from DRAM September 2022
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Presented beautifully and bursting with revenue potential, these five sites
from Star Pubs & Bars are based in unique locations across Scotland. Each venue offers the new Licensee the opportunity to tap into multiple revenue streams, including the ability to add your own food offering, premium experiences, and tourism.
With over 2,400 pubs across the UK, Star Pubs & Bars is the perfect business for licensees to partner with. As well as being able to utilise exclusive insight from HEINEKEN UK, licensees who partner with Star Pubs & Bars have access to an array of stock buying opportunities at competitive rates, as well as exclusive money-saving deals on hundreds of products and services through our Buying Club. Learn more below about five of our exclusive venues newly available.
Lion & Star, Kirkintilloch • Located on the town’s main street • Recently refurbished • A premium alternative to other local pubs
The Lion & Star is well positioned on the main street of Kirkintilloch and is perfectly placed to take advantage of the bustling footfall of the busy historic town. With a recent refurbishment, the Lion & Star sits at the more premium end of the pub trade, differentiating itself from other local establishments through an extensive gin range, quality beers and ciders. The venue itself features floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows which flood the pub with light during the day and allow prospective customers passing by to see the welcoming environment inside.
Cottars Bar, Rosyth • Recently improved kitchen • Well-established venue • Within a residential estate
Cottars Bar is a well-established traditional pub located in the bustling commuter town of Rosyth. The pub is set in a residential housing estate and already has a range of regulars, from families to single professionals and retirees. With a recent upgrade to the kitchen, the pub now offers a traditional food menu for those looking for sustenance, as well as also showing an array of sports. The rear beer garden also allows for greater footfall on dryer days, as well as capitalising on warm weather.
Muss Bar & Kitchen, Musselburgh • Situated in East Lothian’s largest town • Growing customer base • Only beer garden in town
Muss Bar & Kitchen occupies and offers a premium space on Musselburgh’s high street, which features a range of independent restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets. Frequented by residents and visitors, the footfall on the high street is high and rapidly growing, due to residents moving from Portobello as house prices rise. Muss Bar & Kitchen is perfectly placed to capitalise on this, with the front opening out directly onto the high street, and its modern, stylish facilities for eating and drinking are sure to attract customers. Muss Bar & Kitchen also features the only beer garden in Musselburgh, for customers to enjoy the weather on sunny days. There’s also a great opportunity to develop the pub’s current offerings by expanding into all dayparts (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and also by introducing evening activities such as quizzes and providing other entertainment.
The Bonnington, Leith, Edinburgh • Prominent corner location on a busy crossroads • In a rapidly expanding residential neighbourhood • Nearest competition is 0.25 miles away
Bonnington in Leith is in an ideal location for a pub. Located on a busy crossroads, opposite the lush Pilrig Park and in the rapidly expanding residential neighbourhood of Leith, there are plenty of opportunities to develop a thriving pub business. As well as its residential location, the pub also benefits from its proximity to Leith Walk, the Water of Leith and other iconic venues such as the Biscuit Factory. There are plenty of opportunities to pick up passing trade, as well as expand on the existing regulars through activities such as weekly quiz nights and fortnightly live sessions, as well as capitalising through a quality drinks range and quirky food offerings.
Steadings, Kirkcaldy • Located on a waterfront regeneration project • Kirkcaldy hosts a large annual street fair • Year-round tourism
Steadings in ‘the lang toun’ of Kirkcaldy is perfectly located on a 1.5-mile-long promenade and is in a great spot to benefit from the exciting waterfront regeneration project. Hosting a large street fair every year provides a real opportunity to maximise sales with increased footfall, as well as taking advantage of visitors to the Adam Smith Theatre, Raith Rovers FC and the UK’s oldest professional ice hockey team – the Fife Flyers.
To find out more about any of these pubs, or any of our other fantastic pubs available, call Star Pubs & Bars on 08085 949 596 or email enquiries@starpubs.co.uk. Or, scan here to go straight to their website: https://www.starpubs.co.uk
CONGRATULATIONS
FROM INVERARITY MORTON
TO ALL WINNERS AT THE
Colin Blair our Lifetime Achievement recipient pictured with his his fellow directors Kenny Blair and sister Alison Blair, with Susan Young right.
AWARDS CELEBRATIONS ‘22
Paul Stevenson with Susan Young right and Giovanna Eusebi below.
Well what a great night it was. And that’s not just my opinion that’s the views of the guests at this year’s awards. “Brilliant”, “Fantastic” just two of the adjectives. But what was fantastic was the response of the audience to all the winners – and everyone in the room deserves a round of applause. The band were magic – Mania – The Abba Tribute – the best I have seen. Bev Lyons worked her socks off, and did an amazing job too. A massive thank you to our sponsors, the hotel and to you... for your support. I would like to make special mention of a few of our award winners – first up our Lifetime Achievement recipient Colin Blair of Buzzworks. Over the years I have got to know him quite well – and one of his favourite expressions is “Every day is a school day.” His belief is that you never stop learning. After 44 years he is still going on courses – his appetite and his enthusiasm for hospitality never waivers. Jim Hamilton received our Contribution to the industry award – he has been key when it comes to putting Scottish hospitality into a class of its own with his bar, restaurant and hotel designs. He is an designer of international class and he brought his own magic to designs such as Tigerlily, The Corinthian, The Blythswood Hotel and many of Buzzworks venues. Giovanna Eusebi took the accolade Inspirational Woman of the Year and she is just that. Hard working, kind, determined and charitable and a great mum. How she fits it all in I will never know. Paul Stevenson brought genuine Neapolitan Pizza to Glaswegians in 2015 with Paesano... but his 160-cover restaurant didn’t just open, it exploded onto the Glasgow dining scene. He nailed it. He received a well -deserved Award for Success. John Black of The Fort in Broughty Ferry is another who has, and is, making his mark on the licensed trade. He won Licensee of the Year. And last but not least Team of the Year went to the Lisini Pub Co. They have had a very tough year. But they have worked tirelessly to ensure the ship keeps on sailing. Until next year...
Susan Young
DOG FRIENDLY PUB OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER - BLACK IVY, EDINBURGH
Pictured Calum Anderson of Black Ivy with Nicola Young of DRAM FINALISTS:
BREWHEMIA, EDINBURGH THE FORTH INN, ABERFOYLE
INNDEEP, GLASGOW THE WHITE STAG, CALLANDER
The mystery shopper said, “It is all about the welcome and a water bowl was out for the pooch even before the drinks order was taken for its owners. The dog treat presented was enjoyed too. It’s a popular haunt for dog lovers and the judges could see why.”
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD 2022 WINNER - THE HUXLEY, EDINBURGH
Pictured: Jordan Hurst, General Manager of The Huxley and Alastair Roy Aro Procurement (right) FINALISTS:
THE COACH HOUSE, BRIDGE OF WEIR
LITTLE SOHO, JORDANHILL THE FOX & WILLOW, AYR
The mystery shoppers said, “Our waitress was extremely welcoming and the service was impeccable.”
