New Great Welsh Drinks Festival to be held at DEPOT, Cardiff in July
A brand-new food and drink festival, which is a celebration of Welsh produce and drinks, will be held at DEPOT, Cardiff from July 9th to…
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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.
Soft Start to Spring for Drinks Sales
The week to Saturday 7 March saw average sales in managed venues slip 6.4% behind the same week in 2025. Over the seven days before…
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MP Backs Rural Pub in Licensing Row Over Charity Lift Scheme
A rural Kent pub at the centre of a licensing dispute over a customer lift service linked to charitable fundraising has received backing from its…
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Park Tavern, Sittingbourne, Marks its Place in Swale CAMRA’s 50-year History
Members of the Swale branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) returned to the place where it all began at the weekend – The…
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Wetherspoon and £26 million Raised For Chosen Charity
Wetherspoon staff and customers have reached a new milestone in their long-standing partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer, raising £26 million to support children and…
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Hospitality Sector Braces Itself for Tube Strike
London’s hospitality and licensed on-trade sector is facing a potentially difficult few months, as industry leaders warn that a series of planned Underground strikes could…
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Highlighting the Importance of Tourism in Cumbria During English Tourism Week
Cumbria Tourism, the county’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership, is marking English Tourism Week 2026 by working with businesses, partners and MPs to highlight the…
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UK Hospitality Venues Remain Busy as Consumers Spend Longer but Drink More Carefully
UK hospitality venues continue to see strong levels of activity in early 2026, with consumers spending longer in pubs, bars and restaurants despite more cautious…
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England’s Week-Long Celebration Of Tourism Industry Fast Approaching
VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March. The annual celebration puts tourism centre stage…
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The Black Cap Returns to Camden After Decade-Long Community Campaign
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ cabaret venues will reopen its doors on 21 March 2026 for an all-ticket event, marking the return of the…
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Accommodation Providers in Wales Will Be Required to Register from October Under New Law
Operators charging guests for overnight stays in Wales will be required by law to register their accommodation with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Registration will open…
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Cider Category Now Worth £2bn to UK Pubs and Bars
HEINEKEN UK has unveiled its new Cider Report 2026: In-Cider Knowledge, which shows that we remain a nation of cider fans, with sales up 3.5%,…
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Restaurants See the Largest Amount of Liquidations Survey Reveals
Businesses across the UK are grappling with ongoing economic challenges, with insolvencies remaining high. From April, increases to National Insurance contributions, the Minimum Wage, and…
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Glasgow Needs Recovery Fund To Support Small Businesses Affected By Glasgow Fire, says FSB
Glasgow should establish a fire recovery fund to help small businesses get back on their feet following the devastating Union Street blaze, the Federation of…
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Punch Pubs & Co and Strategic Partner Join Forces for Nationwide Campaign
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co is continuing its collaboration with strategic charity partner, Only A Pavement Away, to support their nationwide Food 4 Thought…
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