Pub and Bar Transactions Were up 26.7% Over the Coronation Weekend
Brits made the most of celebrations and benefitted from the longer opening hours. Data from Barclays shows that during the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8…
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Community Pub Receives £176,000 Refurbishment Ahead of Summer
The Station Hotel, a local traditional community pub in Filey has received a £176,000 investment to improve its beer garden just in time for the…
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Over 55s Wield the Most Influence When Deciding Where to Eat and Drink
New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions The latest GO…
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Coronation Weekend Kicks off CAMRA’s Summer of Pub
The Campaign for Real Ale encourages people to head down to their local and support the trade for the Coronation bank holiday and the start…
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National Hop Collection to Expand with Support from Britain’s Oldest Brewer
The National Hop Collection, which preserves historic varieties of hops and provides the resources to breed new varieties, is to expand after moving to a…
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Hospitality Drives City Centre’s Growth After Robust First Quarter
Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s biggest cities achieved solid year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to the new ‘Top Cities’ report…
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Scotch Whisky is Made To Be Measured in New Responsible Drinking Campaign
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has launched a new campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking. Made…
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Hospitality Set to Enjoy £1.21bn Boost from King Charles’ Coronation
The hospitality industry is set to see a boost of £1.21bn over King Charles’ Coronation weekend (6th – 8th May), as consumers enjoy their extra…
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Solid Easter Brings 7% Drinks Sales Growth
Easter holidays and decent weather helped managed On Premise venues achieve a 7% year-on-year increase in drinks sales over the three weeks to last Saturday…
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King’s Coronation Set to Generate £2.6 Billion for UK Hospitality
29 million Brits will visit restaurants, bars and pubs over the Coronation bank holiday, according to research from SevenRooms. LONDON (27 APRIL 2023) — The…
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Admiral Taverns Invests Almost £350,000 into Stoke-on-Trent Pubs
Admiral Taverns has invested almost £350,000 across two local pubs in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The King’s Way, run by brand new licensees, Pete and Hayley Gidman,…
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Drinks Sales Slip After Easter Surge
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise slipped below last year’s levels in the aftermath of a solid Easter weekend. CGA by NIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery…
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SLTA Welcomes Pause to DRS and Scrapping of Proposed Alcohol Advertising Ban
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has welcomed the announcement by First Minister Humza Yousaf the deposit return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until next…
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Greene King Relic from Abandoned Coronation to be Auctioned for Charity
Bottles of a rare ‘Coronation Ale’, originally brewed to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VIII in 1937, are being put up for auction by…
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Easter Weekend Boom for Hospitality Industry
Bookings up 14% for Easter weekend as consumers defy the cost-of-living crisis to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year Hospitality technology provider, Zonal,…
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