St Austell Brewery Partners With ETM Group on New Sports Bar Venture
South west brewer and pub company St Austell Brewery has entered into a joint venture with the directors of ETM Group, to launch a series…
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On Premise set for Easter boost
As Easter gets closer, operators and suppliers will be pinning hopes on good weather to drive sales over the long holiday weekend. CGA by NIQ’s…
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Stonegate Pub Company to Reverse Controversial Glassware Charges
Stonegate pub company has announced that it is to abandon its controversial decision to introduce charges for glassware. Earlier this month Campaign for Pubs Wrote…
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Lunar Pub Company Opens Third Site
Following the success of The Hunter’s Moon in South Kensington and Ganymede in Belgravia, boutique hospitality group Lunar Pub Company – co-founded by Owner Director…
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Stella Artois Partners With British Artists and Hospitality Action To Raise Money For Struggling Pubs
In an effort to support the nation’s pubs, the UK’s most loved premium lager, Stella Artois has partnered with leading British artists to reimagine a…
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Tax Reforms Good News for Small Brewers but Changes Needed to Avoid a Stealth Ban on Takeaway Pints
Nik Antona, CAMRA National Chairman, has responded to the publication of details on reforms to the Alcohol Duty System, coming into force on 1 August…
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SIBA Independent Beer Award Winners Revealed
Grainstore Brewery’s ‘Nip’ and North Brewing Co’s ‘Triple Fruited Gose – Mango Guava Guava’ have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg…
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The Old Mill in Salisbury Reopens After £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Mill in Salisbury has re-opened following a £300,000 refurbishment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners. The pub, operated by growing multiple operators…
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Report Shows Positive Effect of Independent Breweries Felt by Communities Across the UK
Eight out of ten people in the UK believe that a well-run independent brewery has a positive effect on its local community, according to a…
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“British Ale May be Warm, But the Duty on a Pint is Frozen,” says Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the duty of draught beer in UK pubs will be frozen in a move to help the struggling hospitality…
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Scottish Alcohol Advertising Ban Could Threaten Small Independent Breweries
The ability for small Scottish breweries to start up, innovate and create a brand is under threat under the Scottish Government’s plans to restrict alcohol…
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Beer & Pub Sector Urge Next FM to ‘Throw-Out Ludicrous Advertising Proposals’
The leading trade association representing pubs and brewers are urging the next First Minister to ‘throw-out’ the proposals on alcohol advertising as the Scottish Government’s…
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Greene King Licensees Become Multiple Operators Following £200,000 Investment in Winchester Pub
Greene King Pub Partners licensees Iain Warren and Jenny Small have become multiple operators after taking on The Willow Tree in Winchester following a £200,000…
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SIBA Business Awards 2023 Finalists: The UK’s Best Independent Beer Businesses Revealed
The Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2023 have today been revealed, highlighting the very best breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses from…
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SLTA Calls for Swift Action on Unanswered Questions on DRS
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade continues to express serious concerns over the deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of the August launch date with many questions…
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