On Premise Opens April With 5% Growth In Drinks Sales
Bright weather has helped pubs, bars, restaurants and suppliers to start April with strong growth in drinks sales after a slow end to March. CGA…
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Heineken ® to Boost Bar Incomes by Turning Them Into Film Sets
HEINEKEN is strengthening its commitment to the bar industry with the launch of ‘Starring Bars’ – a new initiative as part of its wider ‘Back…
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Britain’s Brewing Heritage At Risk From Climate Change Report Reveals
The future of Britain’s traditional supply of brewing ingredients, from both home and abroad, is at risk of being severely diminished by climate change unless…
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Brakspear Expands Honeycomb Houses With Acquisition Of Cirencester Hotel
Pub operator Brakspear is expanding its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Kings Head in Cirencester, a large town centre hotel, restaurant…
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Third Of Young People Now Recognise The Indie Beer Campaign
New research released today shows almost a third (31%) of young beer drinkers surveyed now recognise the Indie Beer campaign, which has set out to…
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Drinks Gain Ground in Food Delivery – But There’s Untapped Potential Ahead
New insights from Lumina Intelligence Foodservice Delivery Report 2025 reveal that drinks are increasingly becoming part of consumers’ delivery baskets, with 53% of delivery occasions…
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Research Reveals Pubwatch Schemes Are Key To Tackling Disorder And Creating Safer Drinking Environments
Pubwatch schemes are key to reducing alcohol-related crime and improving the safety of the evening economy, a new independent study commissioned by voluntary organisation National…
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Historic Family Brewery Buys The Pub Next Door
The 182-year-old Wiltshire family brewery Arkell’s has bought The Old Stocks Inn at Stow-on-the-Wold, a 17th century coaching inn, which happens to be right next door…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threatened British Beer Exports
UK Brewers have been hit by a surprise “beer can tax” after it emerged that lager, stout and pale ale will be subject to a…
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Government Unveils Licensing Law Overhaul to Boost UK Hospitality and Nightlife Economy
The UK hospitality sector is set for a significant shake-up as the government announces plans to reform licensing laws, offering pubs, clubs, and restaurants greater…
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The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
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Weather Warms Up Drinks Sales To Continue Strong Spring
On Premise venues and suppliers have generated solid growth in drinks sales in March thanks to brighter weather, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day….
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Lomond Leisure Group Revamps Glasgow Bar With Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) – which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland – is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle…
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Shepherd Neame Unveils A £1.2m Refurbishment At The Westminster Arms
Shepherd Neame has undertaken a £1.2 million transformation of its landmark London pub in the heart of the political scene, The Westminster Arms. The new-look…
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Belhaven Pub Partners Has Opened Its First Franchise Pub In Scotland
The Tarbet in Edinburgh – formally known as The Centurion – has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £285,00 investment by pub owner Belhaven…
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