Pub News

Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups are still trading well below pre-COVID norms, but are seeing a steady improvement in sales as more sites reopen across the country.

Trade association says move would help boost drinks led community pubs who are less likely to benefit from VAT cut to food and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme 

Ahead of the FA Cup Final on Saturday 1 August 2020, Stonegate Pub Company will be streaming an exclusive pre-final football quiz at 3:30pm hosted by sports commentating legend Clive Tyldesley.

Welsh brewer and retailer SA Brain has launched an additional support package for its pub partners, “all the way into 2021”, which will include a phased rent plan, discounted draught pricing and an enhanced staff training programme.

The PCA has published a table which sets out how tied tenants can access their Pubs Code rights when the period covered by the Covid emergency declaration ends on the 30 June 2020.

Half of the on-trade is now open and trading, with pubs so far faring better than restaurants across reopening, footfall and sales metrics.

Organisers of a hospitality specific crowdfund campaign that is challenging insurers over the non-payment of business interruption policies, have now issued guidance on the next steps members can take in their battle for justice.

Boutique pub group to offer 50% off food in August AND September.

Award-winning London pub group, Three Cheers Pub Co, who are responsible for nine venues in the capital including the legendary Bedford in Balham and The Avalon in Clapham,

“Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death

Smoke-free pavements outside pubs, cafes and bars should be introduced to make them more family-friendly and healthy spaces as high streets look to recover from the lockdown, councils say today.