January Sales Growth for Pub & Restaurants
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than the latest…
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All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Greene King Pub Partners to Expand Hive & Nest Pubs into Scotland for the First Time
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased bringing its franchise pub concepts to Scotland for the first time. Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise…
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National Pubwatch Conference To Tackle The Major Challenges Facing The Late-Night Sector
The latest National Pubwatch Conference boasts a raft of high-profile speakers that will look at some of the major challenges facing the evening economy –…
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Stout Soars As Live Sport Drives Pub Sales Despite Overall Decline
The Oxford Partnership today released its analysis of the positive impact of live sports on the UK on-trade sector last weekend, as the Six Nations…
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Keir Starmer Backs Calls to Support Britain’s Pubs Amid Industry Struggles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has, according to reports, pledged his support to Britain’s pubs, recognising their vital role at the heart of communities. As the…
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Menu Counts Increase Across All Channels Except Pubs & Bars
Lumina Intelligence’s latest The latest market insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal that average menu counts have increased by +3.1% across most channels, with…
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New CGA And NTIA Monitor Reveals The Changing Landscape Of Night Time Hospitality
Britain’s late-night hospitality sector has been hit by hundreds of closures in the last year—but a wave of new bars and experiential venues is revitalising…
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Experienced Licensees Take Pride In Restoring The Cheshire Cheese To Its Traditional Glory
Just a stone’s throw from the Royal Courts of Justice, The Cheshire Cheese is the fourth Shepherd Neame pub now being run by experienced licensees…
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Nottinghamshire Publicans Honoured with Prestigious Award
The publicans of an historic Grade II listed Nottinghamshire village pub have received a prestigious award to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm. Gill…
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Night Time Economy Faces Growth Slowdown Amid Rising Costs & Tax Increases
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and CGA by NIQ have launched a quarterly Night Time Economy Market Monitor. This new report series highlights the…
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Admiral Taverns Offers Support Package To Licensees Enabling Them To Run Tailored Community Events
Admiral Taverns has launched its brand new ‘Best Foot Forward’ campaign aiming to drive footfall to its pubs during the winter. Across its leased and…
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Appeal Date Set to Determine Future of Iconic Crooked House
An appeal to decide whether the owners of the Crooked House, famously known as “Britain’s wonkiest inn,” will be required to rebuild the historic venue…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5%. This decision…
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Bridget Brings the Sunshine back to The Sun Inn, Coate
Arkell’s Brewery has announced the appointment of Bridget Kearney as the new landlady of The Sun Inn, Coate. A seasoned professional with years of experience…
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£300,000 Refurbishment Makes a Splash for Riverside Pub
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has unveiled an impressive £300,000 transformation of its Guildford riverside pub, The Britannia. The pub in an enviable spot on…
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