The White Heart Lymington Is Now Open
Award-winning Heartwood Inns opened The White Hart in Lymington on the 20th May, its thirtieth pub in the Heartwood estate. In a ceremony officiated by…
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Coventry Pub to Reopen Tomorrow Following £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Dyers Arms – a traditional community pub located next door to Coventry Rugby Club, just outside the city centre – will officially reopen…
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The Restaurant Group Acquires 10 Freehold Pubs from Oakman
The Restaurant Group (“TRG”) has announced the purchase of 10 Freehold Pubs from Oakman Group. The addition of the Oakman pubs is a significant strategic…
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ARC Inspirations Unveils Plans To Expand Into The Capital In Major Growth Milestone
ARC Inspirations, the operator behind the premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced plans to open a flagship venue in London this autumn….
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Sunshine Fuels UK’s Eating Out Surge Despite Rising Costs, Reports Lumina Intelligence
The UK’s eating out sector experienced a remarkable surge in demand, driven by warm weather, according to the latest report from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and…
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Final Six Contenders For Champion Beer Of Britain Revealed
CAMRA has named the top IPAs, milds, bitters, blonds, pales and golden beers in the UK, in an announcement that took place at Cambridge Beer…
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Start of 2025 ‘Tough for Independent Brewers’ as Number of UK Brewers Continues to Drop
The number of breweries in the UK has continued to drop, with 136 fewer brewers as of the end of March 2025 compared to 31st…
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Summer Price Spike Threat to Key Menu Items, warns Lynx Purchasing
Hospitality operators face further pressure on profits this summer, with inflation expected to drive up prices on a range of core menu products, warns purchasing…
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Beer And Cider Flourish In Sunny Spring For Drinks Sales
On Premise suppliers and operators have enjoyed double-digit drinks sales growth as consumers flock to beer and cider in the warm weather. CGA by NIQ’s…
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New Research Reveals Gin Consumers Have High Expectations on Brand Sustainability
New research undertaken by The Gin Guild underscores a clear message: gin consumers expect brands to take credible, transparent action on sustainability, with packaging, climate…
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Bradford Community Pub Set to Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment of Almost £300,000
The Smiling Mule, a traditional village pub in Lower Fagley, Bradford, will officially reopen on Sunday 1st June following an investment of £290,000 from community…
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Cheers To 10 Years: Craft Union Celebrates A Decade Of Community Pubs
Craft Union is raising a glass to mark its 10th anniversary – and it’s got plenty to celebrate. Founded in 2015 with a vision to…
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Expansion In Store For Booker’s Drinks Division
Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, is on course for expansion as it approaches its 12-month milestone as part of the Booker Group, following its acquisition…
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The Prince Of Wales, East Barnet Is Now Open
Award-winning Heartwood Inns has officially opened the doors of The Prince of Wales today to welcome in the East Barnet community. In a ceremony officiated…
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16 May: A Wake-Up Call for the Hospitality Sector
Philip Rayner, Founder and MD of Glebe Farm Foods Every year, International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day on 16th May shines a light on a condition…
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