Shepherd Neame Expands Estate With Acquisition Of Historic Seafront Pub
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of historic seafront pub The Ship Inn in Herne Bay….
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Ex-Greene King Assistant Managers Open Second Hive Pub After £450k Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened another Hive Pub, taking the total number of Hive Pubs to 43. The Inn for a Penny in Carlton,…
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Community Strives To Buy Closed Local
A community organisation that is trying to buy its local pub is now offering shares in the venue in a bid to raise funds for…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Up 7% As Footfall Bounces Back
Britain’s pubs and bars have entered November with strong year-on-year drinks sales growth, thanks to a combination of Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events….
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Wakefield Pub Reopens Following £280,000 Makeover
The Waterloo on Westgate End re-opened on Thursday the 2nd November following a major investment of £280,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs…
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The Fletchers Arms Re-Opens Following Substantial Investment
A Manchester pub has undergone a dramatic change following an eight-week closure and huge investment. The Fletcher’s Arms in Denton part of the Almond family…
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Keep Your Inflation Promise By Freezing Alcohol Duty, Businesses Tell Chancellor
In an open letter, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), UK Spirits Alliance (UKSA), English Whisky Guild and Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) have warned…
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Southern Based Multiple Operator Adds Fifth Pub To Portfolio
Southern based multiple operator Nick Warner has taken on the lease of Penn Central in Poole and is renaming it Bank by Nicholas James following…
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A Traditional Pub In Penrith Has Reopened Following An Investment With Punch Pubs & Co
An investment by Punch Pubs & Co has helped to relaunch a pub in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, with a new face behind the bar amongst…
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Manchester Pub Re-Opens Following £220,000 Refurbishment
The Cotton Tree on Ashton Road East, Failsworth, Manchester, re-opened on Friday, 27th October, following a major investment of £220,000. The pub is part of…
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Government Review “Missed Opportunity” To Improve Choice Of Local And Independent Beers At The Bar
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has condemned Government over lack of action to support publicans and boost consumer choice at the bar Laws governing the…
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Drinks Sales Flatten After Storm Babet Rolls In
Widespread bad weather ended a strong run for On Premise drinks sales last week, offsetting boosts from England’s knock-out games in the Rugby World Cup….
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Two Boxers Help Shepherd Neame Officially Reopen Its West End Pub, The Tom Cribb
There was some friendly sparring behind the bar as independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame’s newly refurbished West End pub the Tom Cribb…
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750 Pubs Set to Close in First Half of 2024 as Rising Costs Push Sector to the Brink
The British Beer and Pub Association is calling for immediate Government action as a new report from Frontier Economics suggests energy bills 300% higher than…
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Lancaster’s Pub With A Spooky History Re-Opens In Time For Halloween
The oldest pub in Lancaster has received a new lease of life following a considerate refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery. The Three Mariners was acquired by…
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