Pubs

Family-run pub The Fat Ox in St Michael’s, Tenterden, has just undergone a major makeover, and has taken the opportunity to unveil a fresh new offer for customers.

Houghton Conquest gastropub and hotel, and Forum of British Pubs member, the Knife and Cleaver Pub has won the ‘Best Pub and Rooms’ category in the Great British Pubs Awards.

A Cumbrian hideaway has been named as the ‘Country House Hotel of the Year’ in the Good Hotel Guide 2022, which is published today Monday 4 October.  

Wetherspoon like-for-like sales are still below 2019 levels, the company has reported, with sales down 38.8% to £772.6m in the 52 weeks ended 25 July. It made a loss before tax of £154.7m.

Tiere Group is to lease and refurbish The Red Lion at Shirley, its second pub with Star Pubs & Bars. The pub closes from 4th October for the joint £350,000 revamp, which will complete in early December

The consumer group representing hundreds of thousands of pub-goers across the UK is urging the public to continue supporting their locals – even if they are giving up alcohol this month.

Greene King has won three top awards in the prestigious TIARA Talent Awards recognising its outstanding commitment to its people and apprenticeships.

ONE of County Durham’s most unique venues is celebrating more than just its birthday, after scooping a top hospitality honour.

The newly named Shephall Tavern in Stevenage, has received a joint investment of £200,000 by leading community pub group, Admiral Taverns, and licensees, Jason and Fiona.

The latest member insight report from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) highlights the fragile state of our nations’ pubs.  Their recovery is being undermined by the combination of summer