Frances Cottrell-Duffield
Director
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Talking Points | August 2026
This August, we're celebrating partners old and new, and looking forward to a month of exciting culinary events.
Published: Tuesday 4th August 2026
NOW OPEN: REGENCY HOUSE RESTAURANT
Regency House, the new restaurant from chef Chris McClurg and Alice Stewart, has opened its doors within Belfast's landmark Regency House townhouse.
Published: Tuesday 28th July 2026
CHRIS MCCLURG AND ALICE STEWART TAKE OVER REGENCY HOUSE, BELFAST
Published: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Talking Points | April 2026
Whilst we find real fulfilment in the long-term relationships we hold with clients at Tonic, this month we welcome two industry giants to the business. Gareth Ward's Ynyshir is undoubtedly one of the UK's best restaurants, and we're thrilled they have chosen us to be their PR partner. Similarly Adam Byatt is one of the most revered chefs in the country and we have big plans afoot for him and his team. We'll be toasting the brilliant som saa's 10th anniversary this month.
Published: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Talking Points | March Newsletter 2026
It's 15 years since Tonic started out - and we marked the occasion last week with an appropriately long lunch with our clients. We also took the time to reflect on the way the landscape, the industry, and our agency has changed in that time (conculsion: considerably). Media is almost unrecognisable, but our approach remains steadfast. We tell the stories that matter, in an honest and engaging way - simple, really. Thanks in advance for sticking with us over the next 15 - at least!
Published: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
BULL: MATTHEW FREUD’S MICHELIN-KEY COTSWOLD INN, 2025
Published: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
CHEF RAFAEL CAGALI ANNOUNCES NEW RESTAURANT, MARÉ
SET IN HOVE, EAST SUSSEX
Published: Monday 28th July 2025
BRASSERIE ADELINE AND GAMBIT BAR TO OPEN IN SUMMER 2025
The restaurant and bar will join The Newman hotel, opening in Fitzrovia