‘Blame Gloria’ Bristol opening
Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, has announced a further opening in Bristol…
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Alcohol
Drinks Sales Dip Again Despite Strong Saturday
On Premise drinks sales were once again just shy of pre-COVID-19 levels last week, with decent weekend trading outweighed by quieter weekdays CGA’s latest Drinks…
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Northamptonshire Pub Operator Opens Third Site in the County
Pub company Greedy Gordons Pub Group has opened its third site in Northamptonshire. The Snooty Fox at Lowick, near Thrapston, is a private leasehold which…
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Newcastle Plays Host to Popular CAMRA Podcast
The Campaign for Real Ale’s popular podcast Pubs. Pints. People. has kicked off a new season by shining a spotlight on Newcastle ahead of the…
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Get summer ready with Thatchers The Somerset Cider Maker launches British Cider Time
Thatchers Cider has launched its British Cider Time campaign as consumers continue to seek out premium choices for their cider selection. And now, as the…
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The Fat Badger York Opens After £1m Renovation
The HRH Group has unveiled an exciting renovation of the Lamb & Lion as it evolves into The Fat Badger York, taking on the much…
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Greene King Pub Partners Launches Seventh Hive Pubs Site Following £400,000 Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has launched its seventh Hive Pubs site. The Orb & Sceptre in South Wootton, Kings Lynn has been transformed into a…
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Community Pub Welcomes New Licensees Following £140,000 Refurbishment
The Trafalgar, a local traditional community pub in the seaside town of Dovercourt in the historic parish of Harwich, reopened on the 24th March following…
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Portman Group Warns Drinks Companies on ‘Hard Seltzer’ Products
The Portman Group today issued updated guidance to drinks companies on the fast-growing hard seltzer category. Hard seltzers are common in the US, and the…
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Pub Governing Body Welcomes Enhanced Codes of Practice
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) has welcomed enhancements made to the Codes of Practice for England & Wales that will formally take place from today…
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Double-Digit Prices Rises for Hospitality Customers, as VAT Rises to 20% for the Industry
In a sector facing soaring costs and plummeting consumer confidence, today’s increase in VAT gives operators no choice but to pass on price rises, UKHospitality…
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Tickets Now on Sale for the Great British Beer Festival
Tickets for the Great British Beer Festival are now on sale, as Britain’s premier beer festival plans its return to Olympia London from 2-6 August,…
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Hospitality Builds City-Centre Recovery as Sales and Footfall Rise
Hospitality businesses are starting to build sales momentum in Britain’s big cities after a steady return of workers, shoppers and visitors, new research reveals. The…
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Drinkers Raise a Glass to the Return of Britain’s Premier Beer Festival
Britain’s premier beer festival will be returning to London Olympia from 2 – 6 August 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to social distancing measures…
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St Patrick’s Day, Weather and Sport Lift Drinks Sales to a 2022 High
Last week’s out-of-home drinks sales were 7% up on pre-pandemic levels, CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker reveals. The figure—for average drinks sales by value in…
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