Slug & Lettuce Celebrates 40 Iconic Years With Bold Future Plans
Stonegate Group’s iconic Slug & Lettuce brand marks a major milestone as it turns 40 this month. The brand, which now boasts 77 locations across…
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Northumberland Operator Takes On Second Star Lease
Northumberland licensee, Robbie Morgan, has taken on The Schooner in Amble, his second Star lease. The pub, which has been closed for three years, will…
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Hall & Woodhouse Opens £5million Purpose-Built Restaurant in Crowthorne
H&W (Hall & Woodhouse) Crowthorne is now open following eight months of construction to create a state-of-the-art café, restaurant and bar. The independent family-owned brewer…
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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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NTIA CEO Questions True Value of Covid Inquiry to Taxpayers without Industry Representation
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, has made a statement on the ongoing COVID Inquiry: “The current COVID inquiry must ensure that…
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Drinks Sales Flat Year-On-Year To Finish Damp July
Year-on-year drinks sales in the On Premise were exactly level in the week to last Saturday (29 July)—rounding off a month of modest trading amid…
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Chef Barry Vera and Partners Take on Star Lease
Chef, author and television and radio presenter Barry Vera, together with entrepreneurs Christopher Webb and Joe Scarborough, have taken on the lease of Star Pubs…
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Buzzworks to Close All Venues for Annual Wellbeing Day
Independent restaurant and bar operator, Buzzworks Holdings, will close its entire business on Monday 3 October for an annual Wellbeing Day for its workforce. The…
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Greene King Launches New Maternity Leave Policy
Greene King, has launched its new maternity leave policy. Alongside the policy, a new package of wrap around support will be introduced, designed to support…
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Buzzworks Founder Clinches Lifetime Achievement Award at ‘Hospitality Oscars’
The chairman of Scotland’s bar and restaurant operator, Buzzworks Holdings, is celebrating after scooping a DRAM Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Bar & Pub…
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Black Diamond Pub Company Opens Third Pub in Twelve Months
Black Diamond Pub Company, a high-end and food-led pub company operating village pubs, has taken on its third pub with Greene King Pub Partners –…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £189,000 Investment
The Black Bull, a local community pub in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, reopened on Friday 29th July following a £189,000 investment. At the helm is passionate…
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Shepherd Neame Acquires Bournemouth Bar Urban Reef
Brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of Bournemouth seaside bar and restaurant Urban Reef. Located next to the…
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CAMRA Urges the Government to Put Tied Tenants’ Views Front and Centre of Pubs Code Review
The Campaign for Real Ale has launched a survey for tied tenants to give frank feedback to the Government. CAMRA is calling on tied tenants…
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Pubs to Enjoy £260Million Boost in Revenue Thanks to Women’s Euro 2022
The UK retail and hospitality sector are predicted to receive a £1.2 billion boost during the Women’s UEFA 2022 European Championships (EURO 2022), according to…
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