Guinness Supply Challenges to Persist Until End of December, Diageo Confirms
UK pubs and bars will face ongoing restrictions on Guinness supplies until the end of December, according to brewer Diageo. The company has announced plans…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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300 Million Christmas Pint Sales With Sector Pouring £3.3 Billion Into The Economy
Almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3 billion…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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Brighton’s Deadwax Reimagined
The Laine Pub Company has opened the doors to Deadwax, Brighton’s re-invention of the ultimate audiophile’s pub. Following a significant investment, Deadwax has been transformed…
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Year-End Sees Multiple Operator Celebrate Hat-Trick
In recognition of his 40 years in the pub industry and 20 years as a Star Pubs licensee, Donal Healy, managing director of The Healy…
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Clapton Hart Pub Reopens After Being Rescued From Closure – Just In Time For Christmas!
Hackney’s historic Clapton Hart pub, a beloved local landmark dating back to 1722, has reopened following a remarkable rescue and refurbishment—just in time for the…
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LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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Licensees Breathe New Life Into The Reopened White Horse
Shepherd Neame’s 600-year-old country inn The White Horse at Boughton-under-Blean has officially reopened its doors after experienced licensees, the Thompson family, breathed new life into…
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George & Dragon Pub In Wanstead Announces Reopening After Being Saved From Closure
The historic George & Dragon pub is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure, marking a triumphant return for the…
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Two Thirds Of UK Drinkers Intend To Drink More Over Christmas According To Charity Drinkaware
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers intend to drink more alcohol over Christmas than they typically would at other times of the year, according to…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Government’s “Alarming” Industrial Strategy Neglects Brewers And Pubs
The Government’s Industrial Strategy has overlooked brewers and pubs and risks undermining economic growth, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned. Neglecting the sector…
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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Axe Well-Known Beer Brands, Says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock iconic beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out…
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Take A Look Inside New Waterlooville Pub Following £320,000 Makeover
The Woodman on London Road in Waterlooville reopened on Friday 15th November following a major investment of £320,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs –…
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