The Oak Tree Inn in Middleton St George is Set for a New Chapter This May
The Oak Tree Inn in Darlington is undergoing a transformative investment with leading pub company Punch Pubs & Co, ahead of its reopening to the…
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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade.
Independent Breweries Capitalise On Local Roots To Win Over Consumers Despite Tough Trading Conditions
Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots…
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The Queen’s Head, Weybridge Reopens Following Refurbishment
The Queen’s Head in Weybridge has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection’s recently announced £1.5 million investment across…
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Historic Lynton Pub Set to Reopen Following Careful Restoration
One of Lynton’s most popular pubs has reopened with a new look following a recent restoration The Crown, which was taken on by West Country…
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Wetherspoon App “Here to Stay” Martin Confirms
JD Wetherspoon has moved to set the record straight after a report in The Sun suggested chairman Tim Martin was preparing to axe the pub…
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Lane7 Secures 30th Site With New Exeter Venue
Lane7 Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure operators, has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter…
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Young’s to Acquire Cubitt House London Pubs
Pub operator Young’s has today (April 8) announced that it has agreed to acquire Cubitt House London Pubs. The acquisition comprises a collection of eight…
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Thornbridge & Co Opens New London Pub, The Wild Swan
Thornbridge & Co has officially opened the doors to The Wild Swan, its newest pub located at 99 Fetter Lane, London, marking the group’s first…
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Preparing For The Employment Rights Act: What Hospitality And Leisure Employers Should Be Doing Now
By Rebecca Hughes, Associate Solicitor, employment team, Birketts LLP The Employment Rights Act introduces a wide range of reforms which will come into force in…
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North West Operators to Take on Two Star Leases Within Weeks of Each Other
North West operators, James Nolan and Dean Jones are taking on the leases of two Star Pubs within weeks of each other– The Royal Oak…
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Fragile Gains in Small Business Confidence at Risk From April Cost Rises
Small business confidence is crawling back from historic lows – but without government action, fresh cost pressures could drag it straight back down, the Federation…
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Three Forces Redefining the UK Eating Out Market
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index highlights reveal three major shifts shaping how UK consumers choose where to eat, as operators respond to…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires Eight Pubs from RedCat Hospitality
The transaction supports Punch’s continued investment in high quality community pubs as part of its vision to be recognised as the UK’s 5 Star pub…
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Food Inflation Could Treble by the End of 2026, FDF Warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sharply revised its forecast for UK food inflation, warning that prices could rise to at least 9% by…
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Community Spirit Triumphs as Lanarkshire Venue Honoured
Uddingston is celebrating after a much-loved local hospitality venue was awarded Highly Commended Heart of the Community, at the Best Bar None national awards ceremony…
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