Head Down to Your Local this Bank Holiday Weekend says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale’s “Summer of Pub” campaign officially launches this weekend, encouraging people to head down to the local to raise a pint…
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London’s Hospitality Sector Edges Back as Sales and Footfall Rise in Britain’s City Centres
London’s pubs, bars and restaurants are gradually returning towards pre-COVID-19 levels of visits after two years of disruption, according to new research from CGA and…
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Mental Health, Homelessness, and Low Skill Levels Revealed as Key Causes of Hospitality Unemployment Post-Covid
UK hospitality charity Springboard has revealed the most common reasons for unemployment among its trainees, with poor mental health, lack of training and development, and…
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Courthouse Restaurant and Bar wins OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award
The Courthouse Restaurant and Bar, in the heart of Bolton has been awarded the OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award for 2022, following hundreds of reviews by…
Read more...Drinks Sales Fall Just Short of Pre-COVID-19 Levels for Fourth Week in a Row
After another week of highs and lows, On Premise drinks sales continue to hover just short of pre-COVID-19 levels—and with inflation running high, real-terms growth…
Read more...Heineken Report Sales Increase but Warns of Price Rises
Heineken delivered first-quarter beer sales ahead of expectations as people returned to pubs, bars and restaurants across Europe. Beer volumes rose 5.2 per cent on…
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UK Pub and Bar Market to Recover to 99% of its Pre-Pandemic 2019 Value in 2022
According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the UK pub and bar market is expected to see the bulk of…
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Hospitality Wins as Sunshine Spreads Spending Cheer Across the UK
Data from Barclaycard Payments, reveals that the first Easter Bank Holiday Weekend without Covid-19 restrictions since 2019 boosted sales across a number of sectors, in…
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Northants Pub Receives National Policing Award for Safety
Northamptonshire’s The Warren pub has become one of the first in the county to receive a National Policing Award for Safety. The Warren, part of…
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Site Numbers Down Slightly in First Quarter as Cost Pressures Threaten Fragile Businesses
Britain’s number of licensed premises contracted in the first quarter of 2022, the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners reveals. It indicates that…
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Community Pub Set to Reopen Following £300,000 Refurbishment
The White Hart, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, formerly known as The Town Inn, is set to reopen on Thursday 14thApril following a transformational £300,000 refurbishment. The…
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Leeds-Based Premium Bar Group ARC Inspirations to Accelerate Expansion with £19m BGF Investment
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate its growth after securing significant investment from BGF – the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital…
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Still time for Pubs to Get Involved in PubAid’s World’s Biggest Pub Quiz
Publicans are being encouraged to host a quiz during the main week from 9 to 15 May, anytime in May or in the first week…
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Buzzworks Charity Initiative in Aid of Ukraine
Independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, is hosting a raffle this easter to help raise much needed funds for charity work ongoing within Ukraine….
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