East Anglia Operator Takes on Lease of the Coach & Horses, Royston
Vamsi Putta, licensee of The Brook in Cambridge, has taken on The Coach & Horses in Royston, his first Star Pubs & Bars lease. The…
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Food and Drink
Survey Highlights Only 8% of UK Adults Believe They Will See a World Free From Hunger
Hunger is the world’s greatest solvable problem. Yet only 8% of UK adults believe they’ll see the end of hunger in their lifetime; according to…
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Pub and Bar Transactions Were up 26.7% Over the Coronation Weekend
Brits made the most of celebrations and benefitted from the longer opening hours. Data from Barclays shows that during the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8…
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Community Pub Receives £176,000 Refurbishment Ahead of Summer
The Station Hotel, a local traditional community pub in Filey has received a £176,000 investment to improve its beer garden just in time for the…
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Over 55s Wield the Most Influence When Deciding Where to Eat and Drink
New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions The latest GO…
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Company of Cooks Launches ‘In Good Company’ Featuring Top Chefs in “Jaw-Dropping Locations”
Company of Cooks has announced the launch of ‘In Good Company’, an event series that sees guest chefs, restaurateurs and producers preparing and cooking one-off…
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Soft Drinks Sales Surge in First Quarter of 2023
CGA by NIQ’s data shows it has been a very strong start to 2023 for the soft drinks category. Sales surged past the £1bn mark…
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Coronation Weekend Kicks off CAMRA’s Summer of Pub
The Campaign for Real Ale encourages people to head down to their local and support the trade for the Coronation bank holiday and the start…
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ARC Inspirations Set to Launch Box Brindleyplace, Birmingham – its Largest Box Venue to Date
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of venues with the opening of its largest BOX bar to date in Brindleyplace,…
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Black Sheep Brewery Enters Administration
A North Yorkshire brewery has appoint administrators after failing to attract new investment. The Black Sheep Brewery, which employs 50 people, said in April it…
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Hospitality Drives City Centre’s Growth After Robust First Quarter
Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s biggest cities achieved solid year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to the new ‘Top Cities’ report…
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Scotch Whisky is Made To Be Measured in New Responsible Drinking Campaign
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has launched a new campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking. Made…
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Hospitality Set to Enjoy £1.21bn Boost from King Charles’ Coronation
The hospitality industry is set to see a boost of £1.21bn over King Charles’ Coronation weekend (6th – 8th May), as consumers enjoy their extra…
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King’s Coronation Set to Generate £2.6 Billion for UK Hospitality
29 million Brits will visit restaurants, bars and pubs over the Coronation bank holiday, according to research from SevenRooms. LONDON (27 APRIL 2023) — The…
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Phoenix Dinner Raises £7,000 for Two Hospitality Charities
Two of the leading chefs’ organisations in the UK the Craft Guild of Chefs and the British Culinary Federation raised £7,000 to support the hospitality…
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