Brakspear Reopens The Bull on Bell Street in Henley
Brakspear has reopened The Bull on Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames after an extensive refurbishment, the first major investment within its managed estate since it was…
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Alcohol
Summer Trends for Spirits and Mixers
By Liam Belton, Head of Trade, Master of Malt Trade (www.masterofmalt.com/trade) Which is going to be the most refreshing eye catching drink, premium and mainstream?…
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Frontline Workers Now Hold the Power in Turbulent Jobs Market, finds Global Report
Traditionally overworked and underpaid, the UK’s frontline workers are taking back control when it comes to employment, using a volatile market to their advantage and…
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BII NITA 2022 Awards- and the Winners Are…!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has awarded industry accolades to the winners of its National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs). The British Institute of…
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UK Now Third Largest Rum Market in the World
A landmark report by Campari Group UK reveals how rum increasingly represents a key growth area within spirits in 2022 and beyond for both the…
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Heineken UK Pours £42m into Pub Upgrades
HEINEKEN-owned Star Pubs & Bars will invest £42m in upgrading more than a quarter of its estate in 2022, creating over 700 new jobs in…
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Drinks Sales Back in the Black — Just
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth on pre-COVID-19 levels last week, CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. It indicates that average sales by…
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Head Down to Your Local this Bank Holiday Weekend says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale’s “Summer of Pub” campaign officially launches this weekend, encouraging people to head down to the local to raise a pint…
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UKHospitality Backs Call for Government Night-Time Sector Support
UKHospitality has backed calls for a Government support package to help counter shortages in night-time sector door staff, including assistance in recruitment and training of…
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Customers are Crying Out for Support when Buying Wine
New research out this week shows that 1-in-3 customers don’t feel confident ordering wine in pubs, bars and restaurants, with 1-in-9 admitting that they often…
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Survey Reveals Late-Night Leisure Sector is Back with a Bang
The British public appetite for nights is as high as ever, according to the latest REKOM Night Index. In spite of the devastating impact of…
Read more...Drinks Sales Fall Just Short of Pre-COVID-19 Levels for Fourth Week in a Row
After another week of highs and lows, On Premise drinks sales continue to hover just short of pre-COVID-19 levels—and with inflation running high, real-terms growth…
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‘Blame Gloria’ Bristol opening
Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, has announced a further opening in Bristol…
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Northants Pub Receives National Policing Award for Safety
Northamptonshire’s The Warren pub has become one of the first in the county to receive a National Policing Award for Safety. The Warren, part of…
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Greene King Pub Partners Launches Eighth Hive Pubs Site Following £340,000 Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has launched its eighth Hive Pubs site. The Norfolk Terrier in Thetford, Norfolk has been transformed into a Hive Pub following…
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