The Living Room is giving a new meaning to working out of the office, with free Wi-Fi and a Client ready environment helping small businesses in Bristol thrive.

Bristol has the most number of vacant business premises in the South West, with more than one in five shops and offices unoccupied.* The current economic situation has meant many small businesses simply can’t afford commercial space and in response, new alternatives are being sought...

Unique scheme generates vital cash for St Barnabas Hospice

A Grantham pub’s charity ale has been going down a treat giving real ale drinkers an easy and enjoyable way to support a fantastic local cause...

The Company’s very best flocked to Pacific Oriental on Threadneedle Street last Tuesday night to celebrate the second Halo Award’s.

This year saw the number of categories rise to 13, with the introduction of ‘Social Media Business of the Year’, and ‘Sports Business of the Year’, with an award up for grabs in this latter category for both a food-led and a wet-led business...

Derby hotspot brings back the Victorian art of theatre

The Victorian art of caricature, parody and travesty is hitting Coyote Wild next month with an evening of style and showgirls that is not to be missed.

Bringing burlesque to the city for a one-off special night, the Victoria Street bar is playing host to some of the hottest acts on the circuit...

Seems like working with food is all the rage right now; all these celebrity chefs larking about doing silly things like hanging out with David Beckham and calling their children Poppy-seed.

But they’re not proper chefs. No way! A proper chef is a chef that is fully trained in his vocation, always has clean whites, and knows that some days are going to be tough, but highly rewarding at the same time...

One of the world’s top party nights is coming to Newcastle for an exclusive session every single Thursday.

StolenSoul hits The Living Room this Thursday, January 26^th, for what promises to be one of the biggest events the city has ever seen...

The Living Room is getting 2012 into swing with the launch of a brand new event for the city that puts a modern, community twist on the art of storytelling.

If you long for the days when you would be tucked up at night by mum or dad and enjoy a bed time story, then this could just be the night out for you...

Local favourite re-opens with vibrant, new look

Klute nightclub on Elvet Riverside re-opened at the weekend following weeks of speculation.  Hype reached fever pitch and those desperate to see the new look turned out in their hundreds, packing the venue to capacity by 11pm!...

Customers at The Living Room on Witan Gate were blown away after surprise guests, the Kaiser Chiefs played a one off intimate gig for 100 lucky people.

Lead singer Ricky Wilson and his bandmates played a set of 5 songs including legendary favourites Ruby and I Predict A Riot...

A team of former beauty queens, including the current Miss Bristol, Ilaria Pignatelli and Miss Oxford, Kirsty Beer, will be descending on The Living Room next week for Miss England scouting nights.

The Living Room will be playing host and the team will be on the hunt to find the next girl to represent our country...

As a New Year’s thank you to Queen Elizabeth Hospital staff who worked tirelessly over the festive period, local pub the Beehive, is offering a free Carvery meal for those who worked on either Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve...

Sporty Schools project gives youngsters the Olympic spirit

With the whole country gearing up for the London 2012 Olympics, a Stockport Landlord is going back to school to ensure youngsters have the winning spirit.

Ian Wardle, Landlord at the Plough Pub, will be donning his PE kit once more to help teach kids about the importance of staying fit and active...

Larbert pub scoops Netmums award

The Outside Inn has been voted the best place for families to eat in central Scotland by users of the Netmums site.

Located on the Glenbervie Business Park on Bellsdyke Road, just outside of Falkirk, it picked up the Gold Award for the Friendliest Family Place to Eat in Central Scotland.

This year steak made a huge comeback with savvy consumers taking interest in aging, cuts and bones! The trend for Mexican food saw us eating chimichangas and enchiladas by the dozen.  Puddings pushed the boundaries combining sweet and savoury in dishes such as salted caramel.

So what's next up? Here’s a glimpse into 2012 and Orchid’s experts’ predictions for what we’ll be eating, drinking and enjoying once the new year sets in.

Leisure company in top 25 places to work in the country

New Platinum Dining Club adds to staff rewards

The Orchid Group is set to launch an exclusive staff discount card.  Called, the ‘O’ Card, staff members will be able to get 25% off food purchases at all Orchid pubs, bars and restaurants from the Living Room and Pizza Kitchen Bars to Free House Dining or Classic Carvery - it can even be used on takeaways!

New initiative helps undergraduates and boosts business

Many of the UK’s student-focused cities face problems with the changing nature of their population, but for the Orchid Group the movement of university-goers brings huge benefits.

A new initiative timed to coincide with the Christmas holidays will ensure pubs, bars and restaurants maintain the right levels of dedicated, skilled staff and help students keep their bank balances in the black.

PRide for Orchid - two PR award wins

The Orchid group is celebrating two new additions to its trophy cabinet, this time for public relations.

The CIPR PRide Awards recognise excellence in PR and communications across the UK.

Orchid won in two categories - Community Relations and Best use of Evaluation showing its campaigns not only have a great effect in local communities but are also targeted and carefully planned to meet business goals.

Aberdeen restaurant teams up with Fernielea Primary School

Aberdeen family restaurant the Cocket Hat is teaming up with the local primary school to help build strong community links and raise extra funds.

The North Anderson Drive restaurant is joining forces with Fernielea Primary School on Stronsay Place to help schoolkids and their families be more involved in the community and support their learning outside of the classroom...

Cocktail fans will be like kids in a candy store with sweet shop inspired flavours

The perfect cocktail is all about the mixing, so for its new range Ultimate Leisure has combined science and pleasure to create the ultimate drinks.

When developing the new menu, mixologists paid attention to the science of drinking, with cocktails created specifically for their appeal to Ultimate Leisure’s core customers’ taste buds...

Lovers tie the knot in Winter to save money on their big day

Getting hitched is an expensive occasion, so in a bid to make the pennies go further, British couples are holding their nuptials later in the year.

Research by Ultimate Leisure (part of the Orchid Group) shows that with winter weddings comes winter hen and stags too – meaning the traditional summer season is becoming a year round event...

Spending Christmas in hospital is not something any child would look forward to, but for thousands of poorly youngsters it is a difficult reality.

To help put the cheer back into the festive season for kids with health problems, Orchid pubs in the Midlands and Wales are joining forces for Project Christmas Smiles...

Once again, the Alexandra pub’s generous regulars have come up trumps, raising £440.50 to fund kids’ library books.  Money raised will be used to purchase new books for the Red Hill pre-school in South Africa...

Britain is just weeks away from being in the grip of temperatures as low as -20C, forecasters have predicted*.  With the first frost lurking around the corner, many older people will be wondering what to expect this winter, and how they can prepare for it...

MSPs thank constituents for their charity efforts

Two East Kilbride pubs have been recognised by the Scottish Parliament for their ongoing charity and community work.

The Peel Park on Eaglesham Road and the Bonnie Prince Charlie on High Common Road have done all they can over the years to support locals and teamed up recently to help out a local nursery...

Exclusive Facebook 100 Club gives members Blue Peter-style badges for added kudos

Everyone loves to be part of an exclusive club, so Orchid Group has created a unique online community that rewards people who get involved.

Building on the huge popularity of social networking site Facebook, the leisure company has started the 100 Club to say thank you to the top contributors on its page...

Springboard recognises commitment to employee retention and engagement

Orchid Group’s dedicated human resources team has been recognised for its commitment to employee retention and engagement at the Springboard Awards for Excellence.

The HR department of the leisure company has overcome difficult trading circumstances in the hospitality industry in recent years, working hard to make life better for the company’s people... 

New partnership with VK drives custom and engagement

The Orchid Group’s Ultimate Leisure brand has joined forces with Vodka Kick’s brand new drink ‘VK Cheeky’ with the aim to smash the freshers’ market this year, stealing market share from rivals...

Area Manager pedals to Paris to help Rainbow Trust

Pedal power is the order of the day for Will Porter, who went a really long way to raise money for a vital children’s charity.

The Pizza Kitchen Bars Area Manager took part in the gruelling London to Paris bicycle ride to support Rainbow Trust...