The BHA has announced the appointment of Chairman, D&D London’s Managing Director, David Loewi. As Managing Director of one of the most successful independent restaurant groups, David understands the wants and needs of the hospitality industry. As a partner of D&D … Read More

Responding to today’s reports that senior police have branded the UK’s drinking culture “out-of-control”, the ALMR has argued that pubs and clubs in the UK are contributing to positive changes in attitudes towards alcohol consumption and called for this work … Read More

Buy Art Fair has announced a partnership with GS Systems client and restaurant and pub group Living Ventures to launch a pop-up restaurant at this year’s events. The 80 cover Artisan Cafe will offer a selection of deli boards, baguettes, … Read More

Responding to Southampton City Council’s decision to introduce a late-night levy, the ALMR has expressed its disappointment at the decision and urged Southampton City Council to work with local businesses to capitalise on existing best practice schemes. The decision was … Read More

The Botanist, in Leeds, has been crowned as having the best bar team in the country.  The Living Ventures  bar has been named national champion in the Best Bar Team category at the Great British Pub Awards 2014. The awards, … Read More

The team behind Manchester bar Black Dog Ballroom, one of GS Systems many city centre clients, have revealed they are to open new Mexican bar Xolo at their New Wakefield Street venue. The Mexican-themed tequila den will take over the … Read More

A GIANT steel tree forms the spectacular centrepiece of glitzy new bar and restaurant Sakana taking shape in Manchester city centre. The owners, who have also commissioned GS Systems to provide the EPOS and technology services, are lavishing over £1m … Read More

Hospitality entrepreneur and GS Systems client Ross Mackenzie has been running bars and clubs in Manchester for more than two decades and his latest brand, Cane and Grain rum-and-ribs venue, sees three different bars into one prime spot in the city’s … Read More

The ALMR has today reinforced its campaign for business rates reform, bringing together leading hospitality businesses to urge all political parties to commit to root and branch reform. The ALMR is one of over 100 businesses from a cross-section of … Read More

Each autumn the ALMR gathers to discuss, argue and disagree as we debate the most pressing and divisive issues facing the licensed hospitality sector. The theme of this year’s Autumn Debate in Manchester on October 16 at the Bridgewater Hall … Read More