Beer From Independent Breweries Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new report published today shows average beer production volumes amongst independent breweries have risen by 14% compared to 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels for…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Brewers Save “Vital Part of British Brewing History”
Thornbridge Brewery have worked with Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) to save a Burton Union set and in doing so ensure that a vital part…
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Sharjah Competition Holds Middle Eastern Promise For Talented Welsh Chefs
A team of six talented young chefs, including three debutants, will be representing Wales in a prestigious international culinary competition in the United Arab Emirates…
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First Minister Urged To Back Scottish Hospitality And Tourism
New First Minister should support and value hospitality and tourism as one of Scotland’s economic giants, UKHospitality Scotland has said. Leon Thompson, Executive Director of…
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Pubs To Stay Open Late If England Or Scotland Progress To Euros Semi Finals
Pubs will be allowed to open longer if England or Scotland make it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024, the Government has said. Venues will…
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Rate Of Hospitality Closures Slows In First Quarter Of 2024 Versus Last Year
Closures in Britain’s hospitality sector slowed from eight sites a day in 2023 to four a day in the first quarter of 2024, the latest…
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Lake District Hotel Welcomes Gordon Ramsay Trained Head Chef
The Borrowdale Hotel, in the Lake District has announced the appointment of Tristan Prudden, as its new Head Chef. Prudden’s culinary journey began at a…
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Heineken Unveils £39m Programme To Upgrade And Reopen Pubs
HEINEKEN UK is investing £39m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs’ estate in 2024 – demonstrating its confidence in the resilience of…
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Spending On Restaurants Slows In April But Consumer Confidence In Finances Reaches 28-Month High
Consumer card spending slowed to 1.6 per cent growth in April, down from 1.9 per cent in both March and February, and below the latest…
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Hydes Reopens Popular Chester Pub Following Investment In Refurbishment
Hydes Brewery has relaunched popular Chester pub The Mount Inn in Boughton, with a new look following a full exterior and interior refurbishment. Timed to…
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Wetherspoon To Invest £5 Million At The Mile Castle, Newcastle
Pub operator J D Wetherspoon is to invest more than £5 million developing a new 26 bedroom hotel and refurbishing The Mile Castle pub in…
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Drinks Sales Dip In Soggy End To April
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in two years. The welcome…
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Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin Celebrate Well Grounded Partnership and 2024 Barista Graduates
Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, together with social enterprise Well Grounded, have celebrated the achievements of the 2024 cohort of Specialty Barista…
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The Ivy to Open Restaurant in Liverpool City Centre
Image ©Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence. Iconic London eaterie, The Ivy, is set to open in Liverpool, with a…
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Yr Eagles Provides a Safe Space to Help Local Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing
Yr Eagles in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, is supporting the activities of community groups as part of its approach to tackle social isolation and support the wellbeing…
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