The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Weather Warms Up Drinks Sales To Continue Strong Spring
On Premise venues and suppliers have generated solid growth in drinks sales in March thanks to brighter weather, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day….
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Winner Unveiled for Broadland and South Norfolk Pubs Of The Year 2025
Photo Credit: Simon Finlay Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of their local community in the ‘Pub of The…
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New Portal Launched To Help Scottish Pub Tenants Check Guest Beers
Help is on hand for Scottish pub tenants looking to navigate the new guest beers provisions coming in as part of the Pubs Code in…
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One Of Cornwall’s Most Iconic Waterside Pubs Pandora Inn Reopens Its Doors This Weekend
Two friends and renowned local landlords have reunited to run an iconic Cornish pub they previously worked at together 15 years ago. The Pandora Inn…
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Greene King Partners With Carefree To Provide Respite Breaks For Carers
Greene King has provided 169 carers with much-needed, free short breaks in a selection of its hotels over the last year, through its partnership with…
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New Legislation to Enhance Security at Event Venues Nears Final Approval
A proposed law designed to improve safety measures at event venues and minimize the risks of terror attacks has advanced toward becoming official legislation, nearly…
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Lomond Leisure Group Revamps Glasgow Bar With Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) – which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland – is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle…
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NTIA Calls for a Cultural Shift in Safeguarding
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Safeguarding Minister and local authorities to move beyond outdated, performative approaches to safety and commit to…
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Spring Statement A “Missed Opportunity” Putting Jobs At Risk Sector Says
The hospitality and on-trade sector has slammed the Chancellor’s Spring Statement as a ‘missed opportunity’ to solve the mounting crisis in Britain’s pubs and bars….
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50% Of Guests Order In Or Dine Out When Staying In A Hotel
Rather than eating in a hotel restaurant or getting room service, half of hotel guests are likely to order food for delivery or dine at…
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Shepherd Neame Unveils A £1.2m Refurbishment At The Westminster Arms
Shepherd Neame has undertaken a £1.2 million transformation of its landmark London pub in the heart of the political scene, The Westminster Arms. The new-look…
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Belhaven Pub Partners Has Opened Its First Franchise Pub In Scotland
The Tarbet in Edinburgh – formally known as The Centurion – has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £285,00 investment by pub owner Belhaven…
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Star Pubs Gets Behind Formula 1 For First Time With £50,000 Licensee Support Package
Star Pubs is getting behind Formula 1 for the first time ever with £50,000 worth of Heineken branded support for its operators and licensees including…
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Reduced Profitability Leads To Small Business Closures As Spring Statement Looms
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the number of active small businesses in the UK has fallen in the past…
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