August Sees Growth But Mixed Weather Dampens Trading
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups overcame some dismal summer weather to record like-for-like sales growth of 5.3% in August 2023, the latest Coffer…
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Relaxed Takeaway Pints Rules Extended
Relaxed licensing regulations that allow pubs, restaurants and bars to sell takeaway pints without red tape holding them back have been extended. Al fresco drinking,…
Read more...Stonegate To Charge More At Peak Times Under New ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Scheme
Stonegate, the UK’s largest pub chain is to charge drinkers more at the busiest times with the introduction “dynamic” surcharges that make a pint of…
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Charity Beer Launched To Support Fight Against MND During International Rugby Tournament
Wolfpack Brewing Co. has announced the launch of a charity beer that aims to raise both funds and awareness for the MND Association (Motor Neurone…
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Robinsons Re-Open Community Pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese In Longnor
Robinsons Brewery have recently completed a full refurbishment of the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, situated in Longnor, just outside of Buxton. The well-loved pub…
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Britain’s Oldest Brewer Joins Pubaid
Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer and owner of more than 300 UK pubs and hotels, has joined PubAid, the industry’s working party dedicated to promoting…
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Glasgow Pub Reopens Following Largest Scottish Investment in Admiral Taverns’ History
The Millwood, formally known as The Finlay’s in Glasgow, reopened on Friday 18th August following a transformational combined £250,000 investment from the UK’s leading community…
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BBPA Launches Free Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Series
The BBPA is inviting businesses from across the hospitality sector to sign up to the first in a series of webinars focusing on promoting and…
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Former Greene King Managed Pub Becomes Hive Pub After £500,000 Transformation
Former Greene King managed pub The Ainsty in York has reopened as a Hive Pub after a £500,000 transformation by pub owner Greene King. As…
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Allow Pubs Alcohol Service from 10am on World Cup Final Day Government Urged
Pubs have called on the government to relax licensing rules for Sunday opening hours and alcohol sales for the Women’s World Cup final. The Lionesses…
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Admiral Taverns Invests £338,000 into Two Berkshire Community Pubs
Admiral Taverns has invested £338,000 across two local community pubs in Berkshire. The Millhouse in Dustan Park has received a £177,000 refurbishment, whilst the Blue…
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Takeaway Pint Rules Extended As Plans To Scrap Them Is Axed
The Government has “had a change of heart” and has decided to extend licensing laws introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic which allows pubs to sell…
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Black Sheep Launches New Beer to Support Rob Burrow’s MND Fundraising
Black Sheep Brewery is launching the new beer in support of rugby legend Rob Burrow MBE, in partnership with Rob Burrow Racing Club. Rugby, horse…
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£215,000 Major Refurbishment for Newport Pub
The Maindee on Chepstow Road re-opened on the 9th August following a major investment of £215,000! The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division…
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West Midlands Based Multiple Operator Takes On Third Star Lease With Eyes On Fourth
Stourbridge based multiple operator, pub@group Ltd., has taken on its third Star pub in five years, The Hare & Hounds, Halesowen, with plans to take…
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