New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub
A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn. Andrew Milburn has worked for St Austell Brewery for…
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Picture Perfect Pubs: CAMRA Design Awards Open
Collaborating with Historic England, CAMRA is celebrating stunning pub architecture across the UK by reopening nominations for the Pub Design Awards. Judged by a panel…
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Penshurst Pub Wins Place in The Good Food Guide
The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, near Tonbridge, has been named in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural 100 Best Pubs. The accolade for the historic village…
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Modest Growth For Drinks Sales In First Half Of October
On Premise operators and suppliers overcame windy weather to generate decent growth in drinks sales in the first full fortnight of October. CGA by NIQ’s…
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SIBA And Licensed Trade Charity Announce Partnership To Support Brewery Owners And Employees
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today announced a new partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), which will bring a wide…
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The Doors Open To First Box Venue In London
Arc Inspirations has opened the doors to its highly anticipated new venue, BOX Piccadilly. This marks the group’s debut in the South of England, and…
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Take A Look Inside Dukinfield Pub Following £245,000 Makeover
The Lodge on Cheetham Hill in Dukinfield reopened last Thursday 23rd October following a phenomenal investment of nearly £245,000. The pub is part of Proper…
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Inflation Hit To Spirits Hurts Consumer Spending And The Public Purse, New Research Finds
New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that the price of alcohol made a significant contribution to inflation during 2025, adding to…
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Scrap Alcohol Tax Hikes To Prevent Fuelling Further Price Rises WSTA Says
Wine and spirit businesses are calling on Government to scrap planned duty hikes and avoid more prohibitive price rises, which will further fuel inflation. If…
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Revel Collective Launches Strategic Review Amid Trading Pressures
The Revel Collective, operator of Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, has announced it will undertake a comprehensive strategic review of its options, which…
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Flat September For Hospitality Sales But Pub Trends Positive As Crucial Final Quarter Starts
Britain’s top managed restaurant, pub and bar groups delivered like-for-like sales growth of 0.2% in September, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker….
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Mcmanus Pub Company Invests £350,000 In Northampton Pub Rebrand
McManus Pub Company has announced a £350,000 investment to transform one of its most iconic Northampton venues, The Sir Pickering Phipps, into The Phipps, a bold, contemporary reinvention of…
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Iconic St John’s Tavern to Reopen Following £1 Million Refurbishment
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has today announced the reopening of St John’s Tavern, Archway’s much-loved local and one…
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PAYE Tax Contributions Hit 20 Year High As Employment Nears Record Levels
New research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), the international trade organisation for payroll professionals, highlights the vital importance that payroll software plays within the…
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Dion Dublin at Bar Home in Lichfield
Aston Villa legend Dion Dublin visited the new Bar Home in Lichfield on Sunday as part of Guinness’s Matchday Roadshow to try his hand at…
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