Greene King Opens First Nest Pub After £360,000 Transformation
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its first Nest Pub. The Palmer Tavern, located on…
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Mixed Weather Won’t Put A Dampener On 4 Day Easter Weekend
Despite the Met Office is predicting unsettled weather for the four-day Easter weekend, the Oxford Partnership are still predicting that the weekend will see the…
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Revolution Bars Examining ‘Strategic Options’ Amid Reports of Site Closures
Revolution Bars has confirmed that it’s “actively exploring all the strategic options available” following reports that the group was looking to sell part of its…
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Big On Premise Occasions Keep Drinks Sales In Growth
Mother’s Day, big sporting events and the run-up to St Patrick’s Day all helped the On Premise sustain drinks sales growth last week. Mother’s Day,…
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Bar Operator Arc Inspirations Scores £7m Investment To Accelerate Growth
Award winning bar group, Arc Inspirations, operator of premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, is set to accelerate its expansion across the UK after…
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‘Tis The Season To Plan For A Very Merry On Premise 2024
Suppliers and operators generated strong festive trading last year despite the cost of living crisis, CGA by NIQ’s Christmas Report 2023 flags what they can…
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Hail Glorious St. Patrick For A Strong Weekend Across the UK On Trade
The UK on trade benefitted from a strong St Patrick’s weekend of sales helped along by the final matches of the Guinness Six Nations tournament….
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Raise A Glass: Be At One’s ‘Best In Glass’ Competition Crowns UK Champion
This month saw the return of bar group Be at One’s nation-wide cocktail-making competition, Best In Glass, and last week it was announced that a…
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Gosport Pub Gets A £239,000 Refurbishment
The White Horse, on Nobes Avenue in Gosport re-opened on Friday 8th March following a major investment of £239,000. The pub is part of the…
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Drinks Sales Spring Back To Year-On-Year Growth
On Premise drinks sales burst back to life in the first full week of March, thanks to milder Spring weather and big sporting occasions. CGA…
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Hinckley Pub Receives a £265,000 Makeover
The Ashby Tavern on Ashby Road has re-opened following a major investment of £265,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division at Admiral…
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Calls To The Licensed Trade Charity Helpline Hits Record High Of 4,560 In 2023
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), the 230-year-old industry charity supporting drinks professionals in need of emotional support, specialist advice and financial assistance, experienced an unprecedented…
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Brakspear Reopens Second Pub With Operator Little & Large
The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, Kent, has reopened following a £1.2 refurbishment by owners Brakspear in partnership with the Little & Large Pub Company, who…
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Wet Weather Dampens Spirits As Drinks Sales Slip 5% Year-On-Year
Wet weather and tough comparatives pushed last week’s drinks sales down year-on-year, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. After three weeks of flat sales…
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The Turf Receives “A Right Royal Visit”
Wayne Jones with Wrexham FC’s CEO, Fleur Robinson Prince of Wales has visited The Turf in Wrexham, owned by Admiral Taverns, to celebrate Welsh culture…
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